Long-term follow-up of severely obese patients after bariatric surgery
Obesity Cohort : Medical Follow-up of Severe or Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Montpellier Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montpellier) |
| Trial ID | NCT02310178 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are morbidly obese patients who are undergoing bariatric surgery at CHU Montpellier and can commit to long-term follow-up.
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.
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 performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar approaches in evaluating bariatric surgery, indicating a potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Montpellier
- CHRU - Hôpital Saint Eloi — Montpellier, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: David NOCCA, PUPH
- Email: d-nocca@chu-montpellier.fr
- Phone: 0467337731
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.