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Predictors of Weight Loss and Metabolic Health After Bariatric Surgery

Recruiting
Conditions
Obesity, Morbid
Insulin Sensitivity
Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Feeding Behavior
Registration Number
NCT05987631
Lead Sponsor
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Brief Summary

In this prospective study the investigators aim to identify preoperative predictors of improvement of metabolic health and weight loss after bariatric surgery focusing on inflammation, insulin sensitivity (in a subgroup of patients), glucoregulatory determinants, psychological traits, feeding behavior characteristics and cardiorespiratory fitness

Detailed Description

Obesity is the result of a complex interplay between genetic and epigenetic predisposition, environment, physical activity, nutrition and psychology. It is a debilitating disorder and a risk factor for the development of metabolic disorders such as dyslipidaemia, hypertension and hyperglycaemia as well as certain cancers. Bariatric surgery has proven to be the most effective treatment for morbid obesity with established long-term results of weight loss, remission of comorbid conditions and the improvement of Quality of Life (QoL). However, variability in these results after bariatric surgery is well known. Identifying preoperative predictors of postoperative weight loss and metabolic health is of clinical priority. Predictors could help further improve the efficacy of care for obesity by tailoring treatment to the individual, based on their predicted response and therefore optimize outcome after bariatric surgery.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • Patient is ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years old
  • BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 35 kg/m2 with obesity related comorbidity
  • Scheduled for primary bariatric procedure: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG)
  • Stable weight 3 months prior to inclusion weight (<10% change in body weight for 3 months prior to assessments)

In order to be eligible to participate in the subgroup of this study, we will use the following inclusion criteria:

  • Ability to provide informed consent
  • Patient is ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years old
  • BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 35 kg/m2 with obesity related comorbidity
  • Patients scheduled for RYGB
  • Patients who are insulin resistant (impaired fasting glucose (> 5.6 mmol/L) or fasting insulin > 74 pmol/L)
  • Postmenopausal women (to prevent bias due to the effect of sex hormones on insulin sensitivity)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Any actual medical condition except for obesity related health issues or well treated hypothyroidism
  • Pregnancy anticipated in the first two years following surgery

A potential subject who meet the following criteria will be excluded from participation in the subgroup of this study:

  • Coagulation disorders and/or use anticoagulants
  • Use of any medication except for statins, antihypertensives (except for Angiotensine converting enzyme (ACE)- or angiotensin receptor blockers) and thyroid hormone
  • Diabetes mellitus type 2

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - lipid profileBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Lipids (mmol/L)

Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - biomarker inflammationBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

CRP (mg/L)

Predictors of improvement in metabolic healthBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Genetic variants using GWAS analysis

Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - insulin sensitivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

HOMA-IR

Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - level of glucose controlBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

HbA1C (mmol/mol)

Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - insulinBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Insulin (pmol/L)

Predictors of weight lossBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Genetic variants using GWAS analysis

Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - glucoseBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Fasting glucose (mmol/L)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Predictors of weight loss - ImpulsivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Measurements of impulsiveness Iowa Gambling Task: validated task to study impulsive behaviour

Iowa gambling task: The net score is calculated by subtracting the number of disadvantageous selections from the advantageous selections. A positive net score indicates better performance

Psychological factors - depressionBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Depression (PROMIS-D: validated questionnaire for bariatric surgery. PROMIS-D: range in score from 8 to 40, higher scores indicating greater severity of depression

Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - insulin sensitivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Males versus females regarding insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) and measurements of glucose and insuline

Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - hypertensionBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Males versus females regarding blood pressure (mmHg) and anithypertensive medication use

Psychological factors - impulsivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Measurements of impulsiveness Iowa Gambling Task: validated task to study impulsive behaviour

Iowa gambling task: The net score is calculated by subtracting the number of disadvantageous selections from the advantageous selections. A positive net score indicates better performance

Predictors of weight loss - Quality of LifeBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

EuroQuality of Life (EQ-5D): validated questionnaire for reporting Quality of Life after bariatric surgery. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale. Higher scores represent lower reported quality of life.

Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - improvement of diabetesBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Males versus females regarding HbA1c values and diabetic drug use

Predictors of weight loss - food addictionBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Food addiction scale (YFAS 2.0): validated questionnaire to assess food addiction.

YFAS 2.0 includes two scoring methods, a continuous symptom count and a diagnosis of food addiction.

Continious symptom count ranges from zero to eleven, Diagnosis of food addiction: no food addiction (0-1 symptoms), a mild food addicition (2-3 symptoms), a moderate food addiction (4-5 symptoms), or a severe food addiction (\>6 symptoms).

Predictors of weight loss - eating behaviourBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (DEBQ): validated questionnaire to assess eating behaviour.

DEBQ consists of 33 items.Items on the DEBQ range from 1 (never) to 5 (very often), with higher scores indicating greater endorsement of the eating behavior.

Predictors of weight loss - Physical activityBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Short Questionnaire to Assess Health Enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH): validated questionnaire to assess physical activity.

The SQUASH measures the frequency, duration and intensity of 5 different physical activities: commuting (traveling to and from work/study), housekeeping , activities at work, leisure time, and sports. A higher score = more time spend on physical activities.

Sexual dimorphism in weight lossBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Males versus females regarding weight loss (kg) and percentage of total weight loss

Peripheral insulin sensitivityBefore and 3 and 18 months after bariatric surgery

In a subset of 40 patients insulin sensitivity will be assessed using hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamps, and adipose tissue and skeletal muscle biopsies will be taken to assess insulin signalling (expression of mRNA and phosphorylated proteins)

Psychological factors - anxietyBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Anxiety (PROMIS-A): validated questionnaire for bariatric surgery. PROMIS-A: range in score from 7 to 35, higher scores indicating greater severity of anxiety.

Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - lipidBaseline up to 5 years after surgery

Males versus females regarding lipids (mmol/L) and lipid-lowering agents use

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek Den Haag

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Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek Gouda

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Gouda, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Nederlandse Obesitas Kliniek Nieuwegein

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Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands

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