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Long-term Adverse Effects After Bariatric Surgery on Oesophagus Epithelium

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Morbid Obesity
Registration Number
NCT03410849
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Brief Summary

The goal of this trial is to examine long-term effects of laparoscopic gastric bypass (LRYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on oesophageal symptoms and disease, including the presence of Barrett oesophagus ≥ 5 years post-surgery.

Detailed Description

Bariatric surgery shows impressive results in terms of weight loss and resolution of comorbidities. Still, there are questions as to the frequency of long-term adverse effects: the prevalence and causes of post-operative swallowing disorders and reflux disease are uncertain. Recently, independent study groups described a high incidence of Barrett oesophagus post LSG. Additional research is urgently needed.

The goal of this trial is to examine long-term effects of laparoscopic gastric bypass (LRYGB) and sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on oesophageal symptoms and disease, including the presence of Barrett oesophagus ≥ 5 years post-surgery.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
170
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients who received laparoscopic gastric bypass or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy ≥ 5 years ago as a primary bariatric procedure will be eligible for this study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who received laparoscopic gastric bypass or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a secondary bariatric procedure (e.g. after gastric banding),
  • Patients who received a secondary bariatric operation after laparoscopic gastric bypass or laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy( e.g. biliopancreatic diversion)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of Barrett oesophagus after bariatric surgery5-7 years after bariatric surgery

incidence of Barrett oesophagus will be compared to will be compared to reference for this age

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence of oesophageal motility disorders after bariatric surgery5-7 years after bariatric surgery

Prevalence of oesophageal motility will be compared to will be compared to reference for this age

Prevalence of dysphagia after bariatric surgery5-7 years after bariatric surgery

Prevalence of dysphagia will be compared to will be compared to reference for this age

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

St Claraspital

🇨🇭

Basel, Switzerland

St Claraspital
🇨🇭Basel, Switzerland

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