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NCT06309238 Intensive Weight Loss Intervention Versus Bariatric Surgery for Adults With Severe and Complex Obesity: the LightBAR Randomised Trial

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NCT ID NCT06309238
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Carsten Dirksen
Condition Obesity
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 500 participants
Start Date 2024-05-08
Primary Completion 2027-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Intensive weight loss interventionBariatric surgery

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 500 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-08 with a primary completion date of 2027-12.

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Brief Summary

With this trial, the aim is to assess the benefits and harms of a non-surgical intensive weight loss intervention that includes total dietary replacements, behavioural support and weight-loss medication compared with bariatric surgery for people with severe and complex obesity. The interpretation of the results will help inform future care pathways for people with obesity in whom bariatric surgery is currently the only available effective treatment option.

Eligibility Criteria

Please note that participants need to be invited in order to take part in the trial. Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 to 60 years (inclusive) at time of screening. * Eligible for and willing to undergo bariatric surgery, i.e., fulfilment of criteria for bariatric surgery from the respective national health authorities: * DK: BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 with one or more of the following: T2D, severe hypertension, sleep apnoea requiring treatment, symptomatic arthrosis in lower extremities, female infertility related to overweight, or BMI\>40 kg/m2 with other strong medical reasons for weight loss (28). Prior to surgery, an 8% weight loss is required as well as smoking cessation. * UK: BMI of 35 kg/m2 to 40 kg/m2 and other significant disease (e.g., type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure), or BMI ≥40 kg/m2. Has been or is willing to receive intensive management in a specialist tier 3 obesity service (29). * Fit for anaesthesia and surgery. * Informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior bariatric or hiatal surgery, not including intragastric balloons or duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve (Endobarrier™ or similar) if the device has been removed \>1 year before screening. * Use of any WLM (including liraglutide and semaglutide for diabetes) within last 3 months. * Conditions that contraindicate or complicate total diet replacement (including type 1 diabetes or other diabetes requiring basal bolus insulin therapy or insulin pump therapy (for Denmark) and any diabetes requiring insulin therapy (for UK), phenylketonuria, or other conditions requiring strict adherence to special diets). * Conditions that contraindicate or complicate treatment with GLP-1 receptor analogues (including history of pancreatitis or known allergies). * Conditions that contraindicate or complicate bariatric surgery (GI motility disorders, large abdominal wall hernia, large hiatus hernia (\>5cm), Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, or other conditions preventing laparoscopic bariatric surgery e.g. multiple previous abdominal surgery). * Conditions that contraindicate or complicate study adherence and bariatric surgery (mental disorder, unstable psychiatric disease, recent history of alcohol/medication abuse, cancer treatment within 5 years). * Pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next two years or currently breast feeding. * Not achieving a 5% weight loss within 12 weeks prior to randomisation. * People taking part in other research involving multidisciplinary obesity treatment that would compromise their participation in this trial. * Another member of the household enrolled in the trial. * Diagnosis of or treatment for severe eating disorder within the last 6 months.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Kirstine N Bojsen-Møller, MD, PhD

✉ kirstine.nyvold.bojsen-moeller@regionh.dk

📞 +45 3862 3862

Principal Investigator

Carsten Dirksen, Ass Professor

STUDY CHAIR

Department of Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06309238 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Obesity. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06309238 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06309238 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kirstine.nyvold.bojsen-moeller@regionh.dk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06309238 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Aarhus, Denmark, Esbjerg, Denmark, Hvidovre, Denmark, Viborg, Denmark and 6 additional locations.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06309238 clinical trial?

NCT06309238 is sponsored by Carsten Dirksen. The principal investigator is Carsten Dirksen, Ass Professor at Department of Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre. The trial plans to enroll 500 participants.

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