Effects of twelve weeks of telecare-based elastic band resistance exercise training after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in physical fitness, body composition and nutritional intake

A randomized controlled trial investigating the effects of a 12-week telehealth resistance-training program on preservation of fat-free mass and improvement of physical fitness in adults undergoing sleeve gastrectomy compared with usual postoperative care

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN10259827

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-30

Start date

2024-08-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Severe obesity requiring bariatric surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Intervention group: Participants received a 12-week telehealth elastic-band resistance training program. The program included structured weekly exercise sessions delivered via online video guidance an

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged 20–65 years undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy 2. Diagnosed with severe obesity and eligible for bariatric surgery 3. Willing and medically able to participate in a 12-week postoperative telehealth resistance-training program 4. Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Those who have previously undergone bariatric surgery 2. Drug addiction 3. Malignant tumor patients 4. Patients whose mobility is limited and who cannot perform physical fitness activities 5. Pregnancy 6. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 7. Neurological or musculoskeletal diseases 8. Patients who refuse to sign the study consent form 9. Patients who, or whose caregivers, are unable to use mobile communication software

Countries

Taiwan

Contacts

Public ContactNai Jen;Wan Ling Chang;Tu

;

njchang@kmu.edu.tw;i74261269@gmail.com+886-7-3121101 ext. 2646;+886-7-6150011 ext. 257625

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026