Pre-surgery nutrition and inflammation markers and early recovery after sleeve gastrectomy

The Relationship Between Preoperative Nutritional and Inflammatory Markers and Early Postoperative Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

Observational Istinye University · NCT07007494

This project tests whether pre-surgery nutrition and inflammation lab markers (PNI, HALP, NLR, CRP) can help predict early recovery, complications, and hospital stay length in adults having elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment86 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorIstinye University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul, Merkez Mahallesi)
Trial IDNCT07007494 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a prospective observational study enrolling adults with BMI ≥35 who are scheduled for elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at Istinye University in Istanbul. Investigators will collect preoperative laboratory data to calculate PNI, HALP score, NLR, and CRP and then track early postoperative outcomes including time to oral intake, mobilization, complications, and length of hospital stay. Key exclusions include severe hepatic or renal dysfunction, active infection, history of immunosuppressive therapy or hematologic malignancy, perioperative albumin or blood product use, and need for ICU admission within the first 72 hours. Associations between preoperative marker levels and early clinical outcomes will be analyzed using regression models and predictive performance metrics.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults aged 18–65 with BMI ≥35 kg/m² who are scheduled for elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and have complete preoperative lab results are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients with severe liver or kidney failure, active infection, hematologic malignancies, recent immunosuppression, or those requiring ICU within 72 hours are unlikely to benefit from these marker-based predictions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this could help clinicians identify patients at higher risk for delayed recovery or complications before surgery so they can tailor perioperative care.

How similar studies have performed: Similar biomarker approaches (PNI, NLR, CRP) have shown associations with outcomes in other surgical populations, but their predictive value specifically for sleeve gastrectomy is not yet well established.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m²
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
* Availability of complete preoperative laboratory test results
* Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction
* Presence of active infection
* History of immunosuppressive therapy or hematologic malignancy
* Need for intensive care unit (ICU) admission within the first 72 hours postoperatively
* Preoperative administration of albumin or blood products

Where this trial is running

Istanbul, Merkez Mahallesi

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Postoperative ComplicationsPreoperative Nutritional Markers
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