Combining Chinese Medicine and Nutrition to Enhance Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery

Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of Chinese herbal granule preparations on improving gastrointestinal symptoms in patients after bariatric surgery. It seeks to establish a novel treatment model that combines bariatric surgery with traditional Chinese medicine, providing clinical practice with additional evidence-based medical support.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. BMI ≥ 27.5 kg/m²;
2. Undergoing metabolic bariatric surgery;
3. Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome differentiation classified as Spleen Deficiency and Excess Dampness syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Contraindications for metabolic bariatric surgery;
2. Type 1 diabetes;
3. Complicated by other significant systemic diseases, such as severe liver and kidney diseases, malignant tumors, psychiatric disorders, etc;
4. Concurrent use of other medications or treatments that may affect body weight, such as metformin, semaglutide, endoscopic interventions, etc;
5. Pregnant or lactating women.

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