Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Quality of Life
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to assess long term outcomes for patients who have underwent bariatric surgery. In particular, it aims to assess the quality of life of these participants.
Interventions
PROCEDUREBariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery includes sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
Sponsors
Central Adelaide Local Health Network Incorporated
University of Adelaide
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Obese, either received bariatric surgery or have been referred for bariatric surgery.
Exclusion criteria
* Emergency cases, Obese patients who have not been referred for bariatric surgery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life before and after bariatric surgery | This represents the patients current quality of life within the last 4 weeks. | Difference in SF-36 between post-bariatric surgical patients and representative pre-operative patients who have not undergone bariatric surgery (quality of life). |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Weight | This is the patients current weight within the last 4 weeks | This represents the patients current weight in kilograms. |
| Lowest Weight | Retrospectively reviewed on average of 5 years | This represents the patients lowest weight after bariatric surgery |
| Change in marker of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | Preoperative use compared to results within the last 4 weeks | Using HbA1C scores and use of insulin |
| Change in marker of OSA | Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks | Use of CPAP |
| Change in marker of hyperlipidemia | Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks | Number of medications used to manage condition |
| Change in marker of GORD | Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks | Number of medications used to manage condition |
| Change in marker of hypertension | Preoperative use compared with use in the last 4 weeks | Number of medications used to manage condition |
Countries
Australia
Contacts
Primary ContactAntonio Barbaro, MBBS
Outcome results
None listed