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Morbid ObesityNCT01026181

Gastric Procedures for Obesity

An observational study of Morbid Obesity, run by University of Alberta.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This is a prospective case series study; all morbidly obese patients that need surgical management in Royal Alexandra Hospital will be provided 3 surgical options: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG), laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LR-en-Y), and laparoscopic gastric banding (LGB), safety and effectiveness… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Morbid Obesity
How many people
150 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Sep 2008to Jul 2011
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Morbidly obese patients aged from 18 to 65.

Who may be able to join

  • morbid obese patients aged from 18-65,
  • BMI > 40 kg/m2 or BMI> 35 kg/m2 with severe comorbidities: diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension etc.

Who cannot join

  • psychiatric illness,
  • substance abuse,
  • previous gastrointestinal surgery, and
  • any patient who transfers from laparoscopic to convention procedure.

About this study

Official title: Phase II Study of Comparing Outcomes of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Gastric Banding to Treat Morbid Obesity

This is a prospective case series study; all morbidly obese patients that need surgical management in Royal Alexandra Hospital will be provided 3 surgical options: Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG), laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LR-en-Y), and laparoscopic gastric banding (LGB), safety and effectiveness will be compared among the 3 groups. The outcome measures will be percentage of excess weight loss, BMI, operative time, hospital stays, complications and improvement of comorbidities.

Conditions
Morbid Obesity
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Morbid

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT01026181
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
LSGLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
LRYGBLaparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
LAGBLaparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Body Weight

    Change of body weight in Kilograms measured at follow-up visits two year after surgery

    Measured: baseline to 2-year postoperation

  2. Change in BMI

    Patients' weight and height were measured at follow up visit 2 years post operation.

    BMI was calculated using the formula: weight (kg)/height(meter)^2

    Measured: from baseline to 2-year postoperation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Dec 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2008
  3. Primary completionJul 2011
  4. Study completionJul 2011

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
150 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01026181
Sponsor's protocol ID
Pro00002425
Status last verified
May 2017
First submitted
3 Dec 2009
Last updated
3 Oct 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Morbid Obesity, run by University of Alberta.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Oct 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 3 Oct 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Body Weight (time frame: baseline to 2-year postoperation). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Oct 2017.

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