App-technology to Improve the Level of Physical Activity After Bariatric Surgery
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- ObesityBariatric SurgeryBody Weight ChangesEating BehaviorBody Fat DistributionExerciseQuality of Life
- Registration Number
- NCT03480464
- Lead Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of using new app-based technology to increase the level of physical activity, compared to conventional postoperative information given to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The hypothesis is that the intervention, i.e. using the new technology, will have a greater positive effect on levels of physical activity and outcomes of weight loss than conventional postoperative information.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 158
Inclusion Criteria
- Accepted to bariatric surgery due to national guidelines, BMI>35 kg/m2
- 18 years of age or older
- Informed consent
- Ability to read and understand Swedish
- Own and use a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria
- Disability preventing daily walking
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in Physical activity level Before surgery and 18 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery. counts/min from accelerometers
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Muscle mass Before surgery, 6 weeks(intervention start) and 18 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. kg
Hand grip Before surgery, 6 weeks(intervention start) and 18 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. kg
Self registered physical activity in the app 12 weeks, 6 to 18 weeks after surgery minutes/day and minutes/week
Body weight Before surgery, 6 weeks(intervention start) and 18 weeks, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after surgery. kg
Percent Body Fat Before surgery, 6 weeks(intervention start) and 18 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. Percent body fat of total body weight
Body Mass Index Before surgery, 6 weeks(intervention start) and 18 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. BMI, kg/m2
Fat free mass Before surgery, 6 weeks(intervention start) and 18 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. kg
Total body water Before surgery, 6 weeks(intervention start) and 18 weeks, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. kg
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Vrinnevi Hospital
🇸🇪Norrköping, Sweden
Vrinnevi Hospital🇸🇪Norrköping, Sweden