Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to look at different tissues that could contribute to chronic pain and obesity.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 18-80 who:<ul>
<li>Have a BMI between 35-60</li>
<li>Are scheduled to have bariatric surgery</li>
<li>Have not had bariatric surgery before</li></ul>
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at shawn.greene@duke.edu.
<li>Have a BMI between 35-60</li>
<li>Are scheduled to have bariatric surgery</li>
<li>Have not had bariatric surgery before</li></ul>
For more information about who can join this study, please contact the study team at shawn.greene@duke.edu.
Age Range
18-80
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, you will:<ul>
<li>Complete a survey before your surgery</li>
<li>Complete a follow-up survey 3-6 months after your surgery</li></ul>
<li>Complete a survey before your surgery</li>
<li>Complete a follow-up survey 3-6 months after your surgery</li></ul>
Locations
Duke Regional Hospital
Visit Timing
Weekdays
Compensation
No
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
A Molecular Exploration into Comorbid Chronic Pain and Obesity
Principal Investigator
Keri
Seymour
Protocol Number
PRO00101636
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Open to Enrollment