This is a study to find out whether the surgical procedure for weight loss affects the symptoms of acidity and vomitings
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: null- Obesity, Gastro-oesophageal reflux
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2013/03/003482
- Lead Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
1.All obese patients with Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 40 Kg/m2
2. Obese patients with Body mass index (BMI) 35 -40 Kg/m2 with obesity related co-morbidities
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patients with large hiatus hernia and/or severe reflux oesophagitis on endoscopy
2. Patients at very high risk for surgery (ASA IV)
3. Patients who refuse consent
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gastro-oesophageal reflux symptom scoreTimepoint: 3 monthly interval for 12 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Gastro-oesophageal reflux on nuclear scanTimepoint: Between 3-6 months after surgery;reflux oesophagitis on endoscopyTimepoint: 6 months and 12 months