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First received: January 09, 2025

Clinical Trial: Understanding How Gut and Brain Barriers Are Linked to Inflammation in Obesity

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Obesity (Disorder)

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Exploring the Interplay Between Gut Barrier and Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity, Systemic Inflammation, and Cognitive Function in Obesity

Brief Summary: The goal of this observational study is to understand how obesity affects the function of the gut and blood-brain barriers in adults.These barriers protect the body and brain from harmful substances, and changes in their function may lead to inflammation and increased risk of chronic diseases.The study will include 25 participants with obesity (BMI over 35) and 25 healthy participants (BMI 20-25) matched by age and gender.The main questions it aims to answer are:How does obesity affect the blood-brain barrier and…

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