Changes in Intramyocardial Fat Assessed by Cardiac CT Before and After Bariatric Surgery and Thei… (NCT07565610) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Changes in Intramyocardial Fat Assessed by Cardiac CT Before and After Bariatric Surgery and Their Relationship With Cardiac Diastolic Function
150 participantsStarted 2026-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn if weight loss surgery can lower fat inside the heart muscle and improve how the heart relaxes in adults with obesity.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does fat inside the heart muscle decrease after weight loss surgery? Does heart relaxation (diastolic function) improve after surgery? Are changes in heart fat linked to changes in weight, body fat, and blood markers?
Participants who are already planning to have weight loss surgery will take part in this study.
Participants will:
Have a heart CT scan to measure fat in the heart muscle before surgery and about 6 months after surgery Have an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram) to check how the heart fills and relaxes Have body composition testing to measure fat and muscle Have blood tests, including routine tests and additional markers related to heart function and metabolism
Researchers will compare each participant's results before and after surgery to see if heart fat decreases and if heart function and blood markers improve.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older
* Scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery for standard clinical indications
* Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≥50%
* Able to undergo cardiac computed tomography (CT)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) \<50%
* Known cardiomyopathies, including sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, or myocarditis
* Significant valvular heart disease
* Contraindication to cardiac CT (e.g., severe renal dysfunction, contrast allergy)
* Presence of intracardiac or cardiac-related foreign material that may interfere with imaging (e.g., prosthetic valves, pacemakers, prior transcatheter devices)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in intramyocardial fat content assessed by cardiac CT