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Metabolic Surgery clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Metabolic Surgery clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in China (3), India (1), Estonia (1)). By phase: Phase 4 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Metabolic Surgery clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Efsubaglutide alfa for weight loss after metabolic surgery | Phase 4 | Nanjing, Jiangsu | Recruiting | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Comparing conventional and tailored limb lengths in gastric bypass surgery | — | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Recruiting | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Database for studying obesity and metabolic surgery outcomes in China | — | Guangzhou, Guangdong | Recruiting | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Database for metabolic surgery outcomes at Beijing Friendship Hospital | — | Beijing | Recruiting | May 11, 2018 |
| Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery | — | Tartu | Recruiting | Mar 16, 2018 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Efsubaglutide alfa for weight loss after metabolic surgery
This trial will test whether efsubaglutide alfa helps people who remain obese six months after metabolic surgery lose weight and improve obesity-related health problems.
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Comparing conventional and tailored limb lengths in gastric bypass surgery
This study is testing whether customizing the lengths of certain parts of gastric bypass surgery can help people lose more weight and improve their health compared to standard lengths.
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Database for studying obesity and metabolic surgery outcomes in China
This study is collecting information from people in China who have obesity and are having weight loss surgery to see how well these surgeries work in the long run.
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Database for metabolic surgery outcomes at Beijing Friendship Hospital
This study is collecting information from patients who have had metabolic surgery at Beijing Friendship Hospital to see how well it works for treating obesity-related health issues like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Long-term outcomes of laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery
This study looks at how people with severe obesity do five years after having laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery, focusing on their weight loss, health issues related to obesity, and any nutritional problems they might face.
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Quick answers
How many Metabolic Surgery clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in China (3 trials), India (1 trial), Estonia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 4: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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