Comparing a standard versus an intensified interactive Get Ready app to support patients having bariatric surgery
A Prospective Randomnised Controlled Trial Comparing Overall Patient Compliance in a Bariatric Surgical Pathway Using the Standard Versus a More Intensified and Interactive Version of the "Get Ready" Smartphone Application.
This trial tests whether an intensified, interactive version of the Get Ready smartphone app helps people having bariatric surgery follow their pre- and post‑operative plan better than the standard app.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sint Dimpna Ziekenhuis Geel Research network |
| Locations | 1 site (Geel) |
| Trial ID | NCT07297342 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a prospective randomized controlled comparison of two versions of the Get Ready smartphone application used around bariatric surgery. Adults scheduled for primary bariatric procedures at Sint Dimpna Ziekenhuis will be randomized to either the standard app or a more intensified, interactive app. Outcomes will be measured with questionnaires and include preoperative weight loss, occurrence of dumping symptoms, quality of life, and adherence to supplement intake. The trial is single-site and aims to determine whether enhanced digital support improves patient compliance and perioperative outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults scheduled for primary bariatric surgery who own and can use a smartphone and do not have prior bariatric operations.
Not a fit: Patients who have had previous bariatric surgery, who cannot or will not use a smartphone, or who lack the language/cognitive ability to use the app are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intensified app could improve patients' adherence to diet and supplements, increase preoperative weight loss, reduce complications like dumping, and improve quality of life after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Other digital-support interventions in bariatric care have shown promising but mixed results, with some randomized studies reporting improved adherence and modest weight outcomes while overall evidence remains limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing bariatric surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Previous bariatric surgery
Where this trial is running
Geel
- Sint Dimpna ziekenhuis — Geel, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ruben Vanlommel, Doctor
- Email: ruben.vanlommel@ziekenhuisgeel.be
- Phone: 014577777
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.