Effects of a special diet on patients before bariatric surgery
Impact of Preoperative Hypocaloric Hyperproteinic Lipid Restricting Diet on Bariatric Surgery
This study looks at whether a special diet before weight loss surgery can help reduce liver size and fat, making the surgery safer for adults who had it at a hospital in Strasbourg.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 776 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT05529199 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates the impact of a preoperative hypocaloric hyperproteinic lipid-restricting diet on patients undergoing bariatric surgery. It aims to evaluate whether this specific diet can lead to a reduction in liver volume and steatosis, potentially improving surgical outcomes. The study focuses on adult patients who have undergone bariatric surgery at the University Hospital in Strasbourg between 2010 and 2021. By analyzing existing patient data, the study seeks to provide insights into the effectiveness of the PSMF diet in this context.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have undergone bariatric surgery at the University Hospital in Strasbourg from 2010 to 2021.
Not a fit: Patients who have opposed the reuse of their data for scientific research purposes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance surgical outcomes for bariatric surgery patients by reducing liver volume and improving metabolic health.
How similar studies have performed: While some studies have shown positive results with preoperative diets, the specific PSMF diet has been less explored, making this approach somewhat novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Adult patient (≥18 years old) * Man and woman * Patient operated on at the HUS between 2010 and 2021 for bariatric surgery * Patient not objecting to the reuse of their data for scientific research purposes. Exclusion criteria: - Patient who has expressed his opposition to the reuse of his data for scientific research purposes.
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service de chirurgie générale et digestive - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Benoit ROMAIN, MD, PhD — Service de chirurgie générale et digestive - CHU de Strasbourg - France
- Study coordinator: Benoit ROMAIN, MD, PhD
- Email: benoit.romain@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 72 37
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.