Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 15 and up

Long-term follow-up of severely obese patients after bariatric surgery

Official title: Obesity Cohort : Medical Follow-up of Severe or Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

Run by University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT02310178 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how well different types of weight loss surgery work for severely obese patients over the long term and how it affects their health and quality of life.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages15 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment750 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Montpellier
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montpellier)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 21, 2012
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2028
Registry record updatedJune 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT02310178 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are morbidly obese patients who are undergoing bariatric surgery at CHU Montpellier and can commit to long-term follow-up.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are unable to participate in long-term follow-up or are not treated at CHU Montpellier 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 cohort aims to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of various bariatric surgery procedures on morbidly obese patients. It will assess weight loss outcomes, improvements in comorbidities, quality of life, and the medical and economic impacts of surgery. Patients will be followed for life with regular visits to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care and monitoring of potential complications. The study will include 1500 patients treated at CHU Montpellier, with a structured follow-up schedule to gather extensive data on their progress.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term benefits of bariatric surgery for morbidly obese patients.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar approaches in evaluating bariatric surgery, indicating a potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Only be considered in patients operated and followed at CHU Montpellier with bariatric surgery
* Patients treated by bariatric surgery on CHU Montpellier
* Agreed to participate to the study by signing an informed consent
* Eligible to health insurance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to follow the patient in the long term (foreign patients, surgical use ...)
* Inability to follow in the long run

Where it's running

  • CHRU - Hôpital Saint Eloi
    Montpellier, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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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.