Change in Cognitive Function in Obese Patients After Bariatric Surgery - an Observational Study

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Bariatric Surgery
• Interventions: Other: Observation

• Registration Number: NCT01554228
• Lead Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany

Brief Summary

Bariatric surgery provides a strong and long-term effect in reducing weight in obese subjects. Studies showed that obesity and its comorbidities are associated with a lower cognitive performance. The aim of the researchers study is to examine the cognitive performance of the patients before and after bariatric surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-08
• Study First Submitted: 2012-03-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-03-13
• Study First Posted: 2012-03-14
• Primary Completion: 2017-12
• Study Completion: 2017-12
• Status Verified: 2021-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-07-27
• Last Update Posted: 2021-07-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 82

Inclusion Criteria

• BMI > 40
• Age: 18-60

Exclusion Criteria

• BMI < 40
• Age < 18 and > 60
• Presence of Cancer
• Presence of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
• Presence of Addiction

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Bariatric Surgery	Observation	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
performance in a neuropsychological test battery before and after surgery	6 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
performance in neuropsychological test battery 12 month after surgery compared to performance after 6 month and baseline performance	12 month
performance in further cognitive tests	6 - 12 month
surrogat parameters, blood parameters	6-12 month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Surgery Department, Charite University; 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany