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Bougie Sleeve Trial

Multicentric Randomized Prospective Study Assessing the Impact of the Bougie Calibration Size During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on the Rate of Postoperative Staple-line Leak Rate

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02937649
Acronym
BOUST
Enrollment
1658
Registered
2016-10-18
Start date
2020-10-08
Completion date
2027-09-08
Last updated
2025-04-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Morbid Obesity

Keywords

Obesity, Bariatric surgery, Sleeve gastrectomy, Staple-line Leak, Bougie, Calibration

Brief summary

Staple-line leak is the most frequent and incapacitating complication after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). The aim of this prospective randomized trial is to compare the staple-line leak rate after LSG according to the use of a standard bougie calibre (34, 36 or 38 Fr) or 48-Fr, assuming that a higher diameter is correlated with a lower risk of leak, without lowering long-term weight loss.

Detailed description

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become an increasing bariatric procedure. The most common complication is gastric leak from the staple line, observed in approximately 3% of cases, and can result in long and incapacitating treatment. The diameter of the bougie used to calibrate the remnant stomach could impact the rate of gastric leak, a higher diameter being correlated with a lower risk of leak, without lowering long-term weight loss. The aim of this prospective randomized trial is to compare the outcomes of LSG according to the use of a standard care bougie calibre or 48-Fr on postoperative gastric leak and mid-term weight loss.

Interventions

PROCEDURELaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using 48-Fr bougie

After gastric mobilization, the 48-Fr bougie is inserted through the mouth by the anesthesiologist and positioned in the stomach. Patient is blind to the type of bougie used. Gastrectomy is performed alongside the calibration bougie.

PROCEDURELaparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using standard care bougie

After gastric mobilization, the standard care bougie is inserted through the mouth by the anesthesiologist and positioned in the stomach. Patient is blind to the type of bougie used. Gastrectomy is performed alongside the calibration bougie.

Sponsors

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients between 18 and 70 years * Sleeve gastrectomy as a primary bariatric procedure * Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 40 kg/m² or \> 35 kg/m² associated with at least one comorbidity susceptible to improve after surgery (including arterial hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and other severe respiratory disorders, severe metabolic disorders, particularly type 2 diabetes, incapacitating osteo-articular disorders, non alcoholic steatohepatitis) * Decision for intervention after multidisciplinary discussion * Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

* Previous upper abdominal surgery (cholecystectomy excepted) * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score \> 3 * Ongoing pregnancy or breast feeding * Esophagus pathology or disorder (esophageal varices, esophageal diverticula, esophageal tumors, esophageal strictures) * Coagulation disorder * Patient not covered by social security service and patient on AME * Patient under legal guardianship and trusteeship * Patient with known silicon allergy (calibration bougie contains medical silicon) * More generally, all other contraindications to the use of esophageal bougie MID-TUBE that have been the subject of a scientific paper or have been identified by the practitioner or practitioners

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postoperative gastric leak rate30 days following the procedurePostoperative gastric leak rate during the first month following the procedure will be proven either on: * Morphologic examination (with contrast ingestion) * Blue dye test during surgical reintervention or postoperative course * Contrast opacification during endoscopy

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postoperative morbidity rate90 days following the procedurePostoperative morbidity rate will be calculated regarding any complication occurring 90 days following the procedure.
Short-term weight lossAt 3 and 6 months after the procedureShort-term weight loss will be assessed by calculation of excess weight loss at 3 and 6 months after the procedure.
Mid-term weight lossAt 1 and 2 years after the procedureMid-term weight loss will be assessed by calculation of excess weight loss at 1 and 2 years after the procedure.
Quality of life related to healthAt 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the procedureQuality of life related to health will be assessed at 3 months, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the procedure with the validated GIQLI scale (Gastro Intestinal Quality of Life Index)

Countries

France

Contacts

Primary ContactHadrien TRANCHART, Dr
hadrien.tranchart@aphp.fr(+33)145374037
Backup ContactIbrahim DAGHER, Pr
ibrahim.dagher@aphp.fr(+33)145374143

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 20, 2026