Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating complications after Nissen sleeve gastrectomy for obesity

Official title: Evaluation of Possible Postoperative Complications After Nissen Sleeve Gastrectomy. French Multicenter Study

Run by Nantes University Hospital · NCT06271317 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a new type of weight loss surgery called Nissen sleeve gastrectomy causes fewer complications than the regular sleeve gastrectomy for people with obesity.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorNantes University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nantes, Nantes)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2024
Main results expectedMarch 2027
Study endsMarch 2027
Registry record updatedJune 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT06271317 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults with a BMI of 40 kg/m² or higher, or 35 kg/m² with obesity-related comorbidities, who are eligible for sleeve gastrectomy.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have previously undergone bariatric surgery or are currently pregnant may not benefit from this study.

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 postoperative complications associated with the Nissen sleeve gastrectomy technique compared to the conventional sleeve gastrectomy method. It focuses on patients suffering from obesity, particularly those with a BMI of 40 kg/m² or higher, who have not succeeded with dietary treatments. The study will involve multiple centers in France and will track various complications such as gastric fistula, bleeding, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following surgery. The findings will help determine the safety and efficacy of the N-Sleeve technique in managing obesity-related health issues.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical techniques and reduced postoperative complications for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on sleeve gastrectomy, the specific evaluation of the Nissen sleeve gastrectomy technique is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Signed informed consent form
* Subjects must be able to attend all scheduled visits and to comply with all trial procedures
* Subjects must be covered by public health insurance
* Contraception efficacy
* Subjects eligible for sleeve gastrectomy after multidisciplinary evaluation according to HAS 2009 criteria: BMI ≥ 40 kg / m² with failure of the dietary treatment for at least 1 year, or a BMI ≥ 35kg / m² with at least one co-morbidity that could be improved after surgery (hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and other severe respiratory disorders, severe metabolic disorders (especially type 2 diabetes), debilitating musculoskeletal diseases, non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH))

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subject unable to read or/and write
* Planned longer stay outside the region that prevents compliance with the visit plan
* Current pregnancy
* Previous bariatric surgery (ring, vertical banded gastroplasty, sleeve gastrectomy or Gastric Bypass).
* Previous reflux surgery
* BMI \> 50 kg / m² for women and \> 45kg / m² for men (dissecting the hiatus region can be a technical challenge in these cases).
* Barrett oesophagus and esophagitis stage III and IV.
* Funditis
* No affiliation at the French social security scheme.
* Major protected by law.
* Deprivation of liberty by judicial or administrative decision. Participation to another clinical research program.

Where it's running

  • CHU Nantes
    Nantes, Nantes, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.