Bariatric Surgery Combined With GLP-1RA in Obesity Patients
Official title: The Efficacy and Safety of Bariatric Surgery Combined With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Patients With Obesity: A Prospective, Multicenter Cohort Study
Run by China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT07732738 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist after bariatric surgery helps people with obesity lose more weight and improve metabolism.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 16 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | China-Japan Friendship Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Xingtai, Hebei and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | July 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07732738 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 16-70 with BMI ≥27.5 kg/m² and metabolic syndrome or T2DM undergoing initial laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recent GLP-1RA use, prior bariatric surgery, severe postoperative complications, or advanced organ dysfunction may see limited or no added benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This multicenter study in China evaluates the real-world effectiveness of combining bariatric surgery with GLP-1RA therapy in adults with obesity and metabolic comorbidities. Participants undergo primary laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and are assigned to either the BS-GLP1RA group or the BS group. The study looks at weight change and metabolic outcomes across diverse regional cohorts to see if the combination offers added benefit beyond surgery alone. It excludes individuals with recent GLP-1RA exposure, prior bariatric surgery, or certain severe comorbidities. Outcomes will inform generalizability of this approach in a multi-regional, real-world setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could enhance weight loss and metabolic improvements beyond surgery alone for a broad group of patients.
How similar studies have gone: Prior single-center studies suggest potential benefits of combining GLP-1RA with bariatric surgery, but broader multi-center validation is needed.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Primary metabolic surgery candidates: Patients undergoing initial laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). 2. obesity:BMI ≥27.5 kg/m². 3. Metabolic comorbidities: Diagnosis of metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) meeting standard criteria. 4. Age range: 16-70 years (inclusive). 5. Informed consent: Willing participation with documented consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Recent GLP-1RA use: Treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists within 6 months preoperatively. 2. Prior bariatric surgery: History of any metabolic/bariatric surgical procedure. 3. Postoperative complications: Requiring reoperation for severe complications (e.g., hemorrhage, anastomotic leak). 4. Non-indicated candidates: Patients not meeting standard bariatric surgery indications. 5. Significant comorbidities: Advanced hepatic/renal dysfunction (Child-Pugh C or eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73m²) Active malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancers) Autoimmune disorders requiring immunosuppression Uncontrolled psychiatric conditions (e.g., active psychosis, severe depression)
Where it's running
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Xingtai Ninth Hospital
Xingtai, Hebei, China Recruiting -
Zhengzhou Central Hospita
Zhengzhou, Henan, China Recruiting -
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Baotou Medical College, Inner Mongolia University of Science and Technology
Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China Recruiting -
The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University
Jinan, Shandong, China Recruiting -
Sinopharm Tongmei General Hospital
Datong, Shanxi, China Recruiting -
The First People Hospital Of Yunnan Province
Kunming, Yunnan, China Recruiting
Show 1 more location
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China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yishan Huang
- Email: bucmyishan@163.com
- Phone: 86+18810621201
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.