Follow-up care for bariatric surgery using teleconsultations
Using Tele-evaluation and Teleconsultation Instead of Classical Consultation for the Follow-up of Obese Patients After Bariatric Surgery : a Pilot Study.
This study is testing if follow-up care for bariatric surgery through video calls can help patients stay connected with their doctors better than traditional in-person visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 59 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Toulouse Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Toulouse, Toulouse) |
| Trial ID | NCT04497259 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of teleevaluations and teleconsultations as a follow-up method for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Given that 50% of patients are lost to follow-up within two years, the study seeks to compare traditional follow-up methods with telemedicine approaches to maintain quality of care while improving patient experience and reducing costs, especially for those living far from the treatment center. The study will involve randomizing patients into two groups: one receiving classical follow-up and the other receiving teleconsultations. Data will be collected to inform a larger randomized clinical trial in the future.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults under 60 who have undergone bariatric surgery and live more than 50km from Toulouse.
Not a fit: Patients with complications post-surgery requiring specific care or those unable to use internet tools will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance follow-up care for bariatric surgery patients, improving adherence and outcomes while reducing costs.
How similar studies have performed: While telemedicine in follow-up care is gaining traction, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in the context of bariatric surgery follow-up.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * adults having had bariatric surgery 3 months before * able to use an internet tool of chatbot and skype-like secured connection * adult under 60 years old * free inform and sign consent * living more than 50km from Toulouse * persons with social security Exclusion Criteria: * complications at the 3rd month post-surgery requiring specific care * insufficient internet connection * minor * pregnant women * protected adults * people in emergency * people unable to give consent
Where this trial is running
Toulouse, Toulouse
- Ritz — Toulouse, Toulouse, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Patrick RITZ, Md — University Hospital, Toulouse
- Study coordinator: Patrick RITZ, MD
- Email: ritz.p@chu-toulouse.fr
- Phone: 05 61 32 30 48
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.