A prospective cohort study of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss in obese patients on haemodialysis: proof of concept

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN24299618

Enrollment

Registered

2011-06-21

Start date

2011-02-07

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Renal and Urogenital Urological and Genital Diseases Kidney faiilure in obesity

Interventions

1. 15 volunteer haemodialysis patients with a body mass index > 35 will have keyhole surgery to reduce the size of their stomach to limit food intake and hunger. 2. The weight loss surgery procedure

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. On haemodialysis for at least 90 days 2. Male or female, aged > 18 years 3. BMI > 35 kg/m2 4. Previously attempted weight loss (surgery arm only) 5. Fit for anesthesia and surgery (surgery arm only) 6. Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy 2. History of chronic liver disease 3. Previous bariatric surgery, gastric surgery or large hiatus hernia 4.Psychiatric illness, including anxiety, mood and untreated eating disorders 5. Malnutrition (assessed by subjective global assessment) 6. Infection or course of antibiotics within the last month 7. Peritoneal dialysis

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. BMI <35 kg/m2 2. Measured at timepoint(s) of 6 and 12 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
No secondary outcome measures	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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