Changes in neck posture and function after sleeve gastrectomy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, single-center observational study enrolling about 25 adults with obesity who are scheduled for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Participants will be assessed before surgery and at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery to measure neck-related disability, neck pain intensity, quality of life, cervical range of motion, and neck muscle strength and endurance. The study uses standard clinical tools such as the Neck Disability Index, pain scales, SF-12, inclinometry, and a handheld dynamometer to characterize changes over time. The surgical procedure will be conducted as part of routine care and will not be altered by the research. Data will help clarify whether weight loss and postural changes after sleeve gastrectomy influence cervical spine health and function.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 to 65 years
* Obesity with a clinical indication for bariatric surgery
* Scheduled to undergo laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
* Availability of a previously obtained lateral cervical radiograph in the hospital information system or national electronic health record
* Willingness and ability to attend the preoperative and 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up assessments
* Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous cervical spine surgery
* Acute cervical trauma, cervical fracture, or severe cervical deformity
* Diagnosed inflammatory rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis
* History of a neurological disorder, such as multiple sclerosis, myopathy, or peripheral neuropathy
* Malignancy or advanced systemic disease, such as advanced heart failure or renal failure
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Inability to attend the scheduled follow-up visits

Where it's running

• University of Health Sciences, Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
  Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kubra Neslihan Kurt Oktay, MD
• Email: drneslihankurt@gmail.com
• Phone: +905352916609

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.