A Trial to determine which method of performing the Duodenal Switch leads to greater weight loss in morbidly obese patients.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Morbid Obesity; Surgery - Surgical techniques; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613001047785
• Lead Sponsor: Waitemata DHB

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-09-19
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Previous failed attempts at weight loss through diet and exercise.
BMI>/=40kg/m2 for at least 5 years.
Age between 20 and 55 years.
Suitable for either laparoscopic or open duodenal switch surgery.
Able to give informed consent and willing to commit to 5 year follow up.

Exclusion Criteria

BMI> 70
Pregnancy
Prior bariatric surgery of any kind, oesophagogastric surgery, previous antrectomy or small bowel resection.
History of chronic pancreatitis or idiopathic acute pancreatitis.
Severe cardiorespiratory or gastrointestinal disease contraindicating anaesthesia.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight loss. Weight and BMI measurements at every follow up appointment. [5 years]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Resolution of diabetes<br>Clinical endpoints of diabetes control (fasting plasma glucose/HbA1c)<br>[5 years];Quality of life changes measured by standardised quality of life questionnaires eg SF-36[5 years]