NCT03203161

Registry on Obesity Surgery in Adolescents

A Prospective Observational Cohort Study Collecting Coordinated Clinical, Epidemiological, and Behavioural Data to Assess Safety and Efficacy of Surgical Treatment in Adolescent Morbid Obese Patients

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 12 Years – 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

While bariatric surgery is established as a safe and effective alternative with well-defined risks for severely obese adults, little has been published on its use in children. There are many unresolved questions concerning the long-term metabolic and psychological consequences of bariatric surgery in adolescents, and the difference with the adult population. The appropriate timing for bariatric surgery in young people, and the predictors of success and safety still need to be determined. The aim of this long-term prospective study is therefore to establish the safety and efficacy profile of surgical procedures and to clarify whether reductions in morbidity and mortality outweigh the risks of serious surgical complications and lifelong nutritional deficiencies.

Detailed description

The investigators will conduct a prospective observational cohort design study to collect data during standard clinical care of adolescent bariatric patients (younger than 18 years) who were operated (RYGB or SG) for weight loss. Medical, psychological, behavioral, fitness and social data will be collected by medical personnel guided by checklists and prepared questionnaires. All non-invasive and invasive examinations will be performed following the existing protocol of the multidisciplinary group at the hospital (no alteration of normal standard care). Data regarding family environment (birthdays, weight, length, medication, comorbidities, smoking and education of parents and siblings) will also be obtained from caregivers of the patients.

Conditions

• Morbid Obesity
• Bariatric Surgery
• Adolescent Obesity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	bariatric surgery	Roux-and-Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve gastrectomy

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-09-01
• Primary completion: 2029-09-01
• Completion: 2029-09-01
• First posted: 2017-06-29
• Last updated: 2019-02-12

Locations

3 sites across 1 country: Belgium