Survey on bariatric surgery for adolescents
Official title: Evaluation of the Efficiency and Complications Associated With the Surgical Treatment of Obesity by Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in an Adolescent Population.
Run by University Hospital, Angers · NCT04766801 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how well laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding works for teenagers aged 14-20 who are having bariatric surgery, focusing on weight loss and any health issues that might come up.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 14 Years to 20 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Angers Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Angers, Maine Et Loire) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2008 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2021 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | February 23, 2021 |
| Trial ID | NCT04766801 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 14-20 with a BMI of 40 or higher, or 35 or higher with significant obesity-related comorbidities.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with unstable psychiatric disorders or those who do not meet the pre-operative program requirements 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 observational study aims to gather data on the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in adolescents aged 14-20 who are candidates for bariatric surgery. It focuses on monitoring weight loss outcomes and the incidence of obesity-related comorbidities, as well as any medical, psychological, and surgical complications that may arise from the procedure. The study builds on previous recommendations from health authorities and seeks to enhance the management of adolescent patients undergoing this treatment. Conducted at the Angers University Hospital, it leverages their expertise in adolescent bariatric surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the long-term effectiveness and safety of bariatric surgery in adolescents, potentially improving treatment protocols.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on bariatric surgery in adults, this specific focus on adolescents is relatively novel and under-researched.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 14-20 years of age and asking for bariatric surgery * BMI \>= 40 Kg.m-2 or \>= 35 Kg.m-2 with major obesity-related comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, etc...) Exclusion Criteria: * An unstable psychiatric disorder * Bariatric surgery anesthesic contraindications * Having not completed a minimum of six months of the pre operative program * Lack of consent from the patient or the patient's relatives.
Where it's running
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University Hospital of Angers
Angers, Maine Et Loire, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Françoise Schmitt, MD-PhD — University Hospital of Angers
- Study coordinator: Françoise Schmitt, MD-PhD
- Email: FrSchmitt@chu-angers.fr
- Phone: 0241354290
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.