May Preoperative Waist to Height Ratio Predict Postoperative Weight Loss in Bariatric Patients?

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Obesity, Morbid; Bariatric Surgery Candidate
• Interventions: Procedure: laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

• Registration Number: NCT02996071
• Lead Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University

Brief Summary

Bariatric surgery is an effective method for treatment of obesity. Sleeve gastrectomy is one of surgical methods and became popular in recent years. Weight loss rates after bariatric surgery differs among patients. The exact reason of this difference stays unclear. age, nationality, difference between body composition and type of surgery may be in concern. waist to height ratio has become popular recent years as an indicator of cardiomethabolic status. in this study, investigation of the effect of waist to height ratio differences of patients on weight loss following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as a bariatric surgery.

Detailed Description

Waist to height raito is the major determinator of patients and will be noted in every patient who will fulfil the eligibility criteras defined below and undergo laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. demographic data, BMI, body lipid composition, lean body weight also will be noted. all patients will undergo standardized laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy operation. patients will be follow up during first, third, sixth and one year periods. all parameters noted preoperatively will be measured and noted again. possible statistical difference will be calculated statistically and a cut off value will be seeked.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2016-08
• Status Verified: 2016-12
• Study First Submitted: 2016-12-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2016-12-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-12-15
• Study First Posted: 2016-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 2016-12-19
• Primary Completion: 2017-06
• Study Completion: 2017-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

• 18-65 years old
• BMI>40 kg/m2
• Sleeve gastrectomy operation planned patients

Exclusion Criteria

• Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
• osteoarticular pathology that may restrict postoperative regular physical activity.
• apparent mental or psychological disorder that may affect postoperative recommendations
• refusal of informed consent for this study

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
high waist to height ratio	laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy	laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
low waist to height ratio	laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy	laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
weight loss rates	6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
overall complications	1 month

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey