Anemia after bariatric surgery

Postoperative Anemia After Bariatric Surgery

Observational China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT06198790

We will follow people aged 16–70 having sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to see how often anemia develops soon after surgery and over the long term and what factors predict it.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages16 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorChina-Japan Friendship Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06198790 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study will enroll patients aged 16–70 who are scheduled for sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and who are not anemic at baseline. Investigators will collect baseline clinical data and blood tests and will monitor participants at multiple postoperative time points to document short- and long-term anemia incidence. The study will analyze patient characteristics, surgical factors, and laboratory changes to identify risk factors associated with developing anemia. Findings aim to clarify real-world rates of anemia after bariatric procedures and inform monitoring and prevention strategies.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are people aged 16–70 who plan to have sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and who do not have anemia before surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who already have anemia at baseline or who are not undergoing these specific bariatric procedures are unlikely to directly benefit from this study's findings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, results could help clinicians identify patients at higher risk and implement monitoring or supplementation to prevent or treat anemia earlier.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that anemia is a common complication after bariatric surgery and have identified some risk factors, but reported incidence rates vary and long-term prospective data are comparatively limited.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who will undergo sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
* Aged between 16 and 70 years
* Patients who is not diagnosed as anemia at baseline

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have anemia at baseline

Where this trial is running

Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions AnemiaBariatric Surgery Candidate
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.