Studies blood vessel and fat tissue changes after bariatric surgery in people with obesity
Follows heart and blood vessel changes in adults with obesity before and after bariatric surgery.
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Registry title: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Relation to Inflammatory Parameters: Endothelial Phenotyping and Analysis of the Cross-talk Between Adipose Tissue and Endothelium
Key facts
- Where
- Cotignola, ItalySee the site
Where in Italy
- Maria Cecilia HospitalCotignola, ItalyTaking people
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- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Maria Cecilia Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07131605
- Record updated
- 8 May 2026
- Original description
This research project aims to study how obesity affects the heart and metabolism, and how these effects change after significant weight loss following bariatric surgery. In particular, we want to look at how blood vessels and fat tissue function in people with obesity, to detect early signs of vascular problems and understand how fat tissue communicates with blood vessels.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Relation to Inflammatory Parameters: Endothelial Phenotyping and Analysis of the Cross-talk Between Adipose Tissue and Endothelium
This research project aims to study how obesity affects the heart and metabolism, and how these effects change after significant weight loss following bariatric surgery. In particular, we want to look at how blood vessels and fat tissue function in people with obesity, to detect early signs of vascular problems and understand how fat tissue communicates with blood vessels.
Our main idea is that obesity disrupts the normal function of blood vessels, partly due to substances released by fat tissue and changes in gut bacteria. We believe that 6 and 12 months after surgery - with proper weight loss - these problems will gradually improve. We expect to see better blood vessel function and lower levels of inflammation and fat-related substances in the blood, which could significantly reduce the overall risk of heart disease.
Inclusion: Adults (≥ 18 years old); Patients with obesity (Body Mass Index ≥ 30 kg/m²); Patients scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery via mini-gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy; Patients able to give their consent and to provide signed and dated informed consent for the processing of personal data; Willingness to attend follow-up visits and undergo all assessments required by the study protocol.
Exclusion: Active systemic inflammatory diseases (e.g., chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, chronic rheumatologic diseases); Acute or chronic infections Severe anemia or coagulation disorders; Moderate to severe chronic kidney disease; Active malignancies.