Posterior Rib Remodeling to Improve Body Image and Related Outcomes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This prospective observational Cohort will follow adults undergoing posterior aesthetic rib remodeling and track patient-reported outcomes using BODY-Q scales at baseline, 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Standardized waist and hip measurements will be collected at the same visits to compare subjective changes with objective changes in waist size. Mixed-effects models will analyze change in body image and other functions, and regression will explore links between body image improvement and waist reduction, accounting for complications and weight changes. The study uses validated BODY-Q domains and includes Spanish-language tools to accommodate participants. Participation requires informed consent and adherence to follow-up visits for 12 months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 to 65 years.
* Scheduled for posterior aesthetic rib remodeling after an independent clinical decision.
* Ability to complete validated Spanish-language BODY-Q scales and follow-up visits.
* Stable body weight for at least 3 months before surgery.
* Written informed consent for prospective data collection.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Prior posterior rib remodeling or rib resection.
* Planned pregnancy during the 12-month follow-up.
* Major weight-loss intervention planned during follow-up.
* Psychiatric or cognitive condition preventing reliable completion of patient-reported measures.
* Inability to complete baseline BODY-Q or standardized waist measurement.
* Participation in another intervention expected to independently alter body image outcomes during follow-up.

Where it's running

• Clinica INO
  Bogotá, Colombia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hugo Aguilar, MD, plastic surgery
• Study coordinator: Hugo Aguilar, MD, Plastic surgeon
• Email: havplasticacademy@gmail.com
• Phone: +57 301 6918526

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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.