Clinical trial No longer in our active list Observational Ages 16 to 70

Examining how preoperative anemia affects recovery after bariatric surgery

Official title: The Impact of Preoperative Anemia on Postoperative Anemia and Related Nutrient Abnormalities After Bariatric Surgery

Run by China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT06218953 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study looks at how having anemia before weight loss surgery affects recovery and nutrient levels one year later for people who have had sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages16 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorChina-Japan Friendship Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT06218953 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals aged 16 to 70 who have undergone bariatric surgery and have complete follow-up data.

Probably not a fit

Patients with baseline renal failure, those who are vegetarian, or those who experience significant postoperative bleeding 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 investigates the relationship between preoperative anemia and the occurrence of anemia and nutrient deficiencies one year following bariatric surgery. It focuses on patients who have undergone sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and evaluates various nutrient levels, including ferritin, vitamin B12, folate, and transferrin saturation. The study aims to gather comprehensive follow-up data to understand the long-term effects of preoperative anemia on postoperative outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve postoperative care and nutritional management for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific focus on preoperative anemia in bariatric surgery is less common, related studies have shown that managing anemia can positively impact surgical outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who underwent bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass)
* Age between 16 and 70 years
* Patients who have complete 1-year follow-up data

Exclusion Criteria:

* Baseline renal failure
* Vegetarian
* Postoperative bleeding (it was defined as a drop in hemoglobin levels \> 3 g/dL or a confirmed blood loss requiring treatment after surgery)

Where it's running

  • Yuntao Nie
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Yuntao Nie, M.D. — China-Japan Friendship Hospital
  • Study coordinator: Yuntao Nie, M.D.
  • Email: nytnyt1231@163.com
  • Phone: +8618611835860

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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.
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