WISE-2B Brain Study (Weight Loss Intervention Surgical Effects on Brain Function) (NCT06861790)
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Bariatric Surgery Effects on Brain Function -Part 2 (WISE-2B Brain Study)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of the study to understand the effects of weight loss and improvements in diabetes following bariatric surgery on brain function and thinking. This study will also examine whether non-invasive transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) intervention initiated 30 days post-surgery improves brain function and thinking. The study does NOT cover any costs associated with bariatric surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Florida - College of Public Health and Health Professions — Gainesville, Florida
Age range: 20 Years to 75 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- tVNS (BEHAVIORAL)
- Complete Vagotomy (PROCEDURE)
- Anterior Vagotomy (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of Florida - College of Public Health and Health Professions — Gainesville, Florida
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (352) 294-5618
Email: kjjohnson@ufl.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.