The effect of probiotics in postoperative constipation in bariatric surgery patients

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Morbid Obesity.; Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories; E66.01

• Registration Number: IRCT20190423043356N4
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 August 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 27

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with BMI greater than 40 with or without obesity-related comorbidities
Patient with BMI 35-40 with medical comorbidity
A patient who has failed a weight loss diet under the supervision of a doctor
The patient is psychiatrically stable
Confirmation of patients' constipation based on Rome's criteria after one month of surgery

Exclusion Criteria

A disease that makes anesthesia or surgery dangerous for the patient
The patient is mentally incompetent to understand the operation technique
Inability or unwillingness to change lifestyle after surgery
Abuse of drugs and alcohol or any other addiction
Active bulimia nervosa or other eating disorders
The patient is psychiatrically unstable
Unsupportive family
Non-confirmation of patients' constipation based on Rome's criteria after one month of surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The severity of constipation. Timepoint: Visit at the end of the first, second, fourth, sixth and eighth week. Method of measurement: Physical examination by the surgeon and according to Rome IV Criteria.