Predicting anemia risk after weight loss surgery
Prediction Model for Anemia After Bariatric Surgery
China-Japan Friendship Hospital · NCT06170749
This study is trying to see if a new tool can help doctors predict which patients with obesity are at risk of developing anemia after weight loss surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | China-Japan Friendship Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Trial ID | NCT06170749 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to develop and validate a prediction model that estimates the risk of anemia in patients with obesity following bariatric surgery, specifically sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. By analyzing preoperative clinical and laboratory data, the study will assess the likelihood of developing anemia at one, three, and five years post-surgery. The goal is to provide healthcare providers with a tool to identify patients at higher risk for anemia, allowing for better management and preventive strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 16-70 with a body mass index (BMI) of 27.5 kg/m2 or higher who are undergoing sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Not a fit: Patients who are vegetarian, have undergone other bariatric procedures, or have renal failure may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this model could help healthcare providers anticipate and manage anemia in patients after bariatric surgery, improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on anemia post-bariatric surgery, this specific predictive modeling approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * aged between 16-70 years; * body mass index (BMI) ≥ 27.5 kg/m2; * complete preoperative and follow-up data. Exclusion Criteria: * vegetarian; * other bariatric procedures; * renal failure at baseline; * postoperative bleeding (it was defined as a drop in hemoglobin levels \> 3 g/dL or a confirmed blood loss requiring treatment after surgery); * incomplete preoperative and follow-up data.
Where this trial is running
Beijing
- Yuntao Nie — Beijing, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yuntao Nie, M.D. — China-Japan Friendship Hospital
- Study coordinator: Yuntao Nie, M.D.
- Email: nytnyt1231@163.com
- Phone: +8618611835860
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.
Conditions: Anemia, Bariatric Surgery, Bariatric surgery, Prediction model