Evaluating outcomes of bariatric surgery for obesity
Official title: An Evaluation of the Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery - a Cohort Study Internal Hernia After Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: an Evaluation of the Impact on the Postoperative Course and a Quality of Life Case-control Study
Run by IHU Strasbourg · NCT02811900 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how bariatric surgery affects the quality of life for people with obesity, comparing those who have complications like internal hernias to those who recover without issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IHU Strasbourg Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1996 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 9, 2017 |
| Trial ID | NCT02811900 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old with a BMI greater than 35 kg/m² seeking bariatric surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients unable to provide informed consent will 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 involves a prospective database established at the University Hospital of Strasbourg, focusing on candidates for obesity surgery. It aims to assess the quality of life of patients who underwent Roux en Y gastric bypass, comparing those with internal hernias to those with uncomplicated recovery. Patients are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team and undergo various preoperative assessments, with data collected on surgical outcomes and follow-up. The study utilizes anonymized personal data for research purposes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of the quality of life outcomes following different bariatric surgical procedures.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in evaluating quality of life outcomes post-bariatric surgery, indicating this approach is supported by existing research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patient \>18 years old * BMI \> 35 kg/m² Exclusion Criteria: * Incapacity of giving an informed consent
Where it's running
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Service de Chirurgie Digestive et Endocrinienne
Strasbourg, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Didier Mutter, MD, PhD
- Email: didier.mutter@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: +33 (0)3 90 11 90 41
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.