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Weight Loss & Comorbidity Resolution With LAGB Alone vs. LAGB With Gastric Plication

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Morbid Obesity
Interventions
Procedure: LAGB & LGCP
Registration Number
NCT01703546
Lead Sponsor
Northwell Health
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether combining laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (AKA: lap-band surgery, LAGB) and laparoscopic gastric plication (making tucks in the large curve of the stomach with stitches) to lap-band surgery alone will result in a greater loss of excess weight over time. We anticipate that the average percent of excess body weight loss for study subjects will exceed 29% at 12 months.

Detailed Description

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding when combined with gastric plication will provide lasting weight loss benefits to patients. We are projecting that the percent of Excess Body Weight Loss (% EWL) will be greater in study subjects when compared with our control group with LAGB alone. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the % EWL in study subjects will be similar to patients who have laparoscopic Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
420
Inclusion Criteria
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35
  • Meet ASMBS and NIH criteria for Weight Loss Surgery
  • ASA Class I - III
  • Agree to refrain from any type of weight-loss drug (prescription or OTC)or elective procedure that would affect body weight for the duration of the trial.
  • English speaking & comprehension
  • Normal mental caliber.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnancy, Liver failure or Kidney failure
  • Women of childbearing potential lactating at the time of initial consult or at the time of surgery
  • Any condition which precludes compliance with the study
  • History or presence of pre-existing autoimmune connective tissue disease or cancer must be evaluated on a case by case basis by the Director of Bariatric Surgery.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
LAGB & LGCPLAGB & LGCPAll study patients will have the following surgical procedure: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding and Gastric Plication (LAGB \& LGCP). The percent of Excess Body Weight Loss will be monitored at all post op visits.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
% Excess Body Weight Loss (%EWL)6 months post procedure

Excess Body Weight is identified pre-operatively and will be monitored during each post operative visit. The percent of Excess Body Weight Loss (%EWL) will be calculated using as a baseline the % Excess Body Weight identified pre-operatively during the subject's initial consult. The change in %EWL at will be calculated at 6 months and 12 months. The %EWL will then be compared to a similar cohort of patients who had the LAGB alone at the same milestones. It is anticipated that study patients' %EWL will be significantly greater.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HgbA1c12 months post procedure

A baseline HgbA1c will be obtained pre-operatively for study patients with a comorbid diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. HgbA1C will also be obtained at 6 months and 12 months to evaluate the change from the baseline HgbA1C.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Syosset Hospital, Center for Bariatric Surgical Specialties

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Syosset, New York, United States

Syosset Hospital - Center for Bariatric Surgical Specialties, 221 Jericho Turnpike

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Syosset, New York, United States

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