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NCT03517072 Determinants of the Long-Term Success of Bariatric Surgery

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NCT ID NCT03517072
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University Hospital, Lille
Condition Morbid Obesity
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 1,000 participants
Start Date 2018-07-31
Primary Completion 2026-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 1,000 participants in total. It began in 2018-07-31 with a primary completion date of 2026-01.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

The management of obesity is based on a multidisciplinary approach and justifies the use of surgery in patients with the most severe forms. Surgery for obesity or bariatric surgery generally allows rapid and significant weight loss however it is associated with significant risks, and its long-term results remain heterogeneous and unpredictable. Long-term data will clarify the role of different types of bariatric surgery in surgical strategy, improve patient information and identify predictors of failure in order to provide personalised and tailored surgery for each candidate .

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who received bariatric surgery 5 years ago. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study, * Unable to receive informed information, * Unable to participate in the study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

François PATTOU, MD,PhD

✉ françois.pattou@chru-lille.fr

📞 3 20 44 42 73

Principal Investigator

François PATTOU, MD,PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University Hospital, Lille

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03517072 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Morbid Obesity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03517072 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03517072 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at françois.pattou@chru-lille.fr for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03517072 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Arras, France, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, Lille, France, Valenciennes, France.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03517072 clinical trial?

NCT03517072 is sponsored by University Hospital, Lille. The principal investigator is François PATTOU, MD,PhD at University Hospital, Lille. The trial plans to enroll 1,000 participants.

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