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Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band or Sleeve Gastrectomy to Treat Obesity

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Quality of Life
Obesity
Surgery
Weight Loss
Interventions
Procedure: Gastric Bypass
Procedure: Gastric Band
Procedure: Sleeve Gastrectomy
Registration Number
NCT02841527
Lead Sponsor
University of Bristol
Brief Summary

Obesity is an increasing health problem in the United Kingdom (UK) and is predicted to worsen.

In the UK and worldwide the three most commonly performed operations are laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding ('BAND surgery'), laparoscopic gastric bypass ('BYPASS') and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy ('SLEEVE'). All lead to weight loss, but they are associated with different problems. This study (BYBANDSLEEVE) is a randomised trial with a target recruitment of 1341 patients in twelve hospitals and its aim is to compare the effectiveness, cost effectiveness and acceptability of BAND, BYPASS and SLEEVE surgery.

Detailed Description

Obesity is an increasing health problem in the UK and one which is predicted to worsen. It is associated with many health problems that can shorten a person's life span and impair quality of life. Current national guidelines recommend that surgery is considered for the very overweight (morbidly obese) or for those remaining obese after trying other options.

In the UK and worldwide the three most commonly performed operations are laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding ('BAND surgery'), laparoscopic gastric bypass ('BYPASS') and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy ('SLEEVE'). All lead to weight loss, but they are associated with different problems. In the short term there are varying complications and inconvenience relating to the operation. In the longer term there are different outcomes relating to weight regain, symptoms and side effects of surgery. This study (BYBANDSLEEVE) is a randomised trial with a recruitment target of 1341 patients in twelve hospitals and its aim is to compare the effectiveness, cost effectiveness and acceptability of BAND, BYPASS and SLEEVE surgery. The process of randomisation will mean that participants have a chance of receiving one of the three procedures, so a fair comparison between them can be made.

The first phase (in two hospitals) will test the feasibility of recruitment and optimise information for patients to maximise trial recruitment. It will establish a core set of clinical outcomes to use to evaluate the surgery for morbid obesity. The second stage (in 12 hospitals) will recruit the full sample and follow up all participants for at least three years. The investigators will compare the effects of BAND, BYPASS AND SLEEVE surgery three years after randomisation on weight loss, a wide range of symptoms and aspects of quality of life. The investigators will also examine patients' detailed experiences during follow up, nutritional outcomes, short and long term surgical complications and National Health Service (NHS) value for money.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1351
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Male or female patients
  2. Over 18 years of age
  3. Referred for bariatric surgery according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines - BMI of 40kg/m2 or more, OR BMI of 35 kg/m2 to 40 kg/m2 and other significant disease (e.g. type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure) OR BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more and recent onset diabetes OR Asian family origin with lower BMI and recent onset diabetes, that could improve with weight loss
  4. Has been or is willing to receive intensive management in a specialist tier 3 obesity service
  5. Fit for anaesthesia and surgery
  6. Committed to follow-up and able to complete quality of life questionnaires
  7. Able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Previous gastric surgery or surgery for severe and complex obesity
  2. Previous abdominal surgery or gastro-intestinal (GI) condition that precludes one or more of Band, Bypass or Sleeve
  3. Large abdominal ventral hernia
  4. Pregnancy (women who have given birth and women planning pregnancy will NOT be excluded)
  5. Crohn's disease
  6. Liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension
  7. Systemic lupus erythematosis
  8. Known silicone allergy
  9. Hiatus hernia >5cm
  10. Other clinical/psychological reason, to be specified
  11. Active participation in another interventional research study which might interfere with By-Band-Sleeve

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Gastric BypassGastric BypassThe procedure will involve a laparoscopic operation in which a small pouch is made in the top of the stomach and a loop of bowel connected to this pouch to bypass the rest of the stomach.
Gastric BandGastric BandThe procedure will involve an operation in which a gastric Band and port will be fitted using a laparoscopic technique.
Sleeve GastrectomySleeve GastrectomyThe procedure involves an operation which reduces the size of the stomach by about 75%, creating a narrow tube. It is done by stapling down the stomach and removing the remainder of the stomach using a laparoscopic technique.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The proportion achieving loss of greater than 50% of excess weight at three years.Three years

The proportion achieving loss of greater than 50% of excess weight at three years (calculated as 100×\[BMI at 3 years - BMI at randomisation1\] / \[BMI at randomisation - 25\])

Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL)Three years

HRQoL at three 3 years, will be assessed using the EQ-5D-5L

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Resource use to three yearsThree years

Use of health service resources over the three-year study period.

Dietary recallThree years

Measures of 24 hour recall eating using a standardised and validated interview process

Adverse health eventsThree years

Adverse health events including the need for re-operation and cross over between interventions

Time taken from first losing 50% excess BMI to first relapseThree years

Time taken from first losing 50% excess BMI to first relapse (defined as weight re-gain such that the target of at least 50% of excess weight loss is no longer met)

Generic and symptom specific Health-related Quality of Life (HRQOL)Three years

Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).

Time to resolution of co-morbiditiesThree years

Time to resolution of sleep apnoea, type-2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia

Change in BMI over time adjusted for BMI at randomisationThree years

Change in BMI over time adjusted for BMI at randomisation

Percentage weight loss at 3 yearsThree years

Percentage weight loss at 3 years

Time taken from randomisation to reach first loss of at least 50% of excess BMIThree years

Time taken from randomisation to reach first loss of at least 50% of excess BMI

Standard healthcare blood testsThree years

Standard NHS nutritional blood tests will be performed at each assessment.

Waist circumference at 3 yearsThree years

Waist circumference at 3 years

Binge eating behaviourThree years

Binge eating behaviour using a validated questionnaire

Resolution of co-morbiditiesThree years

Resolution of co-morbidities at 3 years, including sleep apnoea, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, type-2 diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia.

Trial Locations

Locations (12)

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals

🇬🇧

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust

🇬🇧

Birmingham, United Kingdom

St James University Hospital, Leeds

🇬🇧

Leeds, United Kingdom

Royal Derby Hospital

🇬🇧

Derby, United Kingdom

Sunderland Royal Hospital

🇬🇧

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

🇬🇧

London, United Kingdom

Queen Alexandra Hospital

🇬🇧

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

University Hospital Southampton

🇬🇧

Southampton, United Kingdom

Musgrove Park Hospital

🇬🇧

Taunton, United Kingdom

Homerton University Hospital

🇬🇧

London, United Kingdom

North Bristol NHS Trust

🇬🇧

Bristol, United Kingdom

Royal Cornwall Hospital

🇬🇧

Truro, United Kingdom

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