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Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy


By Clinical Trials


May 28, 2007 - 7:09:55 PM


 

 

 

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy

This study is not yet open for patient recruitment.
Verified by North Texas Veterans' Healthcare System February 2007

Sponsored by: North Texas Veterans' Healthcare System
Information provided by: North Texas Veterans' Healthcare System
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00434655

Purpose

  • We aim to determine the clinical and metabolic outcomes of two available bariatric restrictive procedures: laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for the treatment of morbidly obesity(BMI>35 with comorbidities or BMI>40).
  • We hypothesize that the short and long term outcomes between laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy are similar.
Condition Intervention Phase
Morbid Obesity
 Procedure: Laparoscopic restrictive procedure
Phase III

MedlinePlus  related topics:   Obesity

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study

Official Title: Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Versus Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial

Further study details as provided by North Texas Veterans' Healthcare System:
Primary Outcome Measures: 
  • Short and long term clinical outcomes

Secondary Outcome Measures: 
  • Metabolic outcomes
  • Esophago-gastric physiology
  • Hormonal physiology
  • Procedure costs

Total Enrollment:  40

Study start: April 2007

-This is a bariatric surgery Phase 3 prospective randomized trial.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:  18 Years   -   65 Years,  Genders Eligible for Study:  Both
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Morbidly obese veterans ((BMI>35 with comorbidities or BMI>40)
  • Age > 18 y/o

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe uncontrolled medical or psychiatric conditions
  • Previous bariatric surgery

Location and Contact Information

Please refer to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov identifier  NCT00434655

 

Elizabeth Hayden, RD      214-857-1800    elizabeth.hayden@va.gov

United States, Texas
      VA North Texas, Dallas,  Texas,  75216,  United States
Esteban Varela, MD,  Principal Investigator


Study chairs or principal investigators

Esteban Varela, MD,  Principal Investigator,  VA North Texas   

More Information

Study ID Numbers:  07-010
Last Updated:  February 9, 2007
Record first received:  February 9, 2007
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: 
NCT00434655
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government
Surgical Options for Severe Obesity  (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Gastric Bypass  (National Institutes of Health)
Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery  (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
Obesity Surgery  (American Obesity Association)
ClinicalTrials.gov: Obesity  (National Institutes of Health)
Gastrointestinal Surgery for Severe Obesity  (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)
Medicare Expands National Coverage for Bariatric Surgery Procedures  (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
Gastric Bypass Diet: Nutritional Needs After Weight-Loss Surgery  (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Gastric Bypass: Is This Weight-Loss Surgery for You?  (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
Eating Habits and Gastric Bypass: What to Expect After Surgery  (Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
Several Factors Contribute to Complications Following Weight Loss Surgery  (American Medical Association)
Dumping Syndrome  (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
 



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