Evaluating body fat changes and sleep apnea resolution after bariatric surgery

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 observational study aims to assess the relationship between biometric changes and the resolution of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Candidates for the study are individuals with severe obesity and diagnosed OSA who are currently using Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP) therapy. The study will follow participants for 2, 6, and 12 months post-surgery to evaluate changes in neck circumference, waist/hip ratio, and body composition, comparing these metrics to changes in body mass index (BMI). The goal is to determine if these biometric changes correlate more strongly with OSA resolution than BMI alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Any informed person who is

* eligible for bariatric surgery: with severe obesity (BMI≥35-40) or morbid obesity (BMI≥40), with co-morbidities, who have not lost enough weight with prior lifestyle adaptations (balanced diet, physical activity) AND
* with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) (AHI \> 15/hr on polysomnography) AND
* requiring treatment with Continuous Positive Air Pressure (CPAP)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cognitive impairment - language barrier

Where it's running

• CHU St Pierre
  Brussels, Belgium Recruiting
• Ionela Bold
  Brussels, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Marie BRUYNEEL, Prof.
• Email: marie.bruyneel@stpierre-bru.be
• Phone: +3225353686

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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.