Weight Management Research Studies
Obesity is not a simple medical condition. It needs a personalized treatment plan that is delivered with compassionate care. Our experienced specialists rely on research to find new ways to help patients lose weight and manage it.
One size does not fit all. Successful weight loss approaches use research findings for personalized weight management care.
Hundreds of health-related complications have been linked to obesity, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, joint pain, high blood pressure and other diseases. The number of people affected by obesity continues to grow at a very fast rate and it is impacting younger people earlier in their lives. Finding what works to manage weight and expanding our understanding of obesity is driven by research.
We are one of a handful of weight loss clinics nationwide to offer comprehensive medical weight loss and surgical weight loss programs in one location. Our approach is to start with our patients, because everyone struggles with weight for different reasons. Bringing our patients new effective and safe ways to manage weight is our goal and research is an important step toward a healthier future.
Why you should enroll in a research study
- Study volunteers enrolled in a clinical study receive an extra layer of medical care with frequent follow up and progress assessments
- Study volunteers participating in clinical trials may achieve better outcomes than those not enrolled in a study
- Access to the latest treatments long before they may become widely available
- As a result of your own experience or that of a loved one, you may want to shape the future of health care for yourself and others
Need more information?
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist conducts hundreds of clinical trials every year in an effort to detect, treat and prevent disease. Clinical trials conducted here are managed by professionals, including an MD or PhD faculty with specific expertise in the disease area, who have research experience.