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Scalp Hair Metabolomics in Severe Obesity

Recruitingn/aAges 21 Years - 70 YearsAllSingapore General Hospital
NCT07368842 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this research study is to investigate how body weight and weight-loss surgery affect the natural chemicals found in scalp hair over time. We will also find out how common and severe hair thinning/hair loss and muscle loss are in the first 6 months after bariatric surgery.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: All subjects: 1. Age 21-70 years 2. Ability to provide informed consent Healthy weight controls: 1. BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 2. No chronic disease 3. No long-term medications Severe obesity: 1. BMI of \> 32.5 kg/m2 2. Scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery Exclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. Any factors likely to limit adherence to study protocol 3. Any history of autoimmune or scarring alopecia (eg. alopecia areata, discoid lupus, lichen planopilaris)
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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