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Predictors of Weight Loss and Metabolic Health After Bariatric Surgery

Preoperative Predictors of Weight Loss and Improved Metabolic Health After Bariatric Surgery

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05987631
Enrollment
1200
Registered
2023-08-14
Start date
2023-01-19
Completion date
2027-08-31
Last updated
2023-08-14

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

Conditions

Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Feeding Behavior, Insulin Sensitivity, Obesity, Morbid

Keywords

Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, Metabolic health, Weight loss, Predictors

Brief summary

In this prospective study the investigators aim to identify preoperative predictors of improvement of metabolic health and weight loss after bariatric surgery focusing on inflammation, insulin sensitivity (in a subgroup of patients), glucoregulatory determinants, psychological traits, feeding behavior characteristics and cardiorespiratory fitness

Detailed description

Obesity is the result of a complex interplay between genetic and epigenetic predisposition, environment, physical activity, nutrition and psychology. It is a debilitating disorder and a risk factor for the development of metabolic disorders such as dyslipidaemia, hypertension and hyperglycaemia as well as certain cancers. Bariatric surgery has proven to be the most effective treatment for morbid obesity with established long-term results of weight loss, remission of comorbid conditions and the improvement of Quality of Life (QoL). However, variability in these results after bariatric surgery is well known. Identifying preoperative predictors of postoperative weight loss and metabolic health is of clinical priority. Predictors could help further improve the efficacy of care for obesity by tailoring treatment to the individual, based on their predicted response and therefore optimize outcome after bariatric surgery.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Obesitas Kliniek B.V.
CollaboratorUNKNOWN
Radboud University Medical Center
CollaboratorOTHER
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Ability to provide informed consent * Patient is ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years old * BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 35 kg/m2 with obesity related comorbidity * Scheduled for primary bariatric procedure: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) or Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) * Stable weight 3 months prior to inclusion weight (\<10% change in body weight for 3 months prior to assessments) In order to be eligible to participate in the subgroup of this study, we will use the following inclusion criteria: * Ability to provide informed consent * Patient is ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 years old * BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 35 kg/m2 with obesity related comorbidity * Patients scheduled for RYGB * Patients who are insulin resistant (impaired fasting glucose (\> 5.6 mmol/L) or fasting insulin \> 74 pmol/L) * Postmenopausal women (to prevent bias due to the effect of sex hormones on insulin sensitivity)

Exclusion criteria

* Any actual medical condition except for obesity related health issues or well treated hypothyroidism * Pregnancy anticipated in the first two years following surgery A potential subject who meet the following criteria will be excluded from participation in the subgroup of this study: * Coagulation disorders and/or use anticoagulants * Use of any medication except for statins, antihypertensives (except for Angiotensine converting enzyme (ACE)- or angiotensin receptor blockers) and thyroid hormone * Diabetes mellitus type 2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - insulin sensitivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryHOMA-IR
Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - level of glucose controlBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryHbA1C (mmol/mol)
Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - glucoseBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryFasting glucose (mmol/L)
Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - insulinBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryInsulin (pmol/L)
Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - lipid profileBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryLipids (mmol/L)
Predictors of improvement in metabolic health - biomarker inflammationBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryCRP (mg/L)
Predictors of improvement in metabolic healthBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryGenetic variants using GWAS analysis
Predictors of weight lossBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryGenetic variants using GWAS analysis

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Sexual dimorphism in weight lossBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryMales versus females regarding weight loss (kg) and percentage of total weight loss
Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - insulin sensitivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryMales versus females regarding insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) and measurements of glucose and insuline
Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - improvement of diabetesBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryMales versus females regarding HbA1c values and diabetic drug use
Psychological factors - depressionBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Depression (PROMIS-D: validated questionnaire for bariatric surgery. PROMIS-D: range in score from 8 to 40, higher scores indicating greater severity of depression
Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - hypertensionBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryMales versus females regarding blood pressure (mmHg) and anithypertensive medication use
Peripheral insulin sensitivityBefore and 3 and 18 months after bariatric surgeryIn a subset of 40 patients insulin sensitivity will be assessed using hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamps, and adipose tissue and skeletal muscle biopsies will be taken to assess insulin signalling (expression of mRNA and phosphorylated proteins)
Sexual dimorphism in restoration of metabolic health - lipidBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryMales versus females regarding lipids (mmol/L) and lipid-lowering agents use
Psychological factors - anxietyBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryPatient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Anxiety (PROMIS-A): validated questionnaire for bariatric surgery. PROMIS-A: range in score from 7 to 35, higher scores indicating greater severity of anxiety.
Psychological factors - impulsivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryMeasurements of impulsiveness Barret Impulsiveness Scale (BIS): validated questionnaire to assess level of impulsivity BIS-11: The total scores can range from 30 to 120. Higher scores on the BIS reflect higher levels of impulsiveness.
Predictors of weight loss - food addictionBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryFood addiction scale (YFAS 2.0): validated questionnaire to assess food addiction. YFAS 2.0 includes two scoring methods, a continuous symptom count and a diagnosis of food addiction. Continious symptom count ranges from zero to eleven, Diagnosis of food addiction: no food addiction (0-1 symptoms), a mild food addicition (2-3 symptoms), a moderate food addiction (4-5 symptoms), or a severe food addiction (\>6 symptoms).
Predictors of weight loss - eating behaviourBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryDutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (DEBQ): validated questionnaire to assess eating behaviour. DEBQ consists of 33 items.Items on the DEBQ range from 1 (never) to 5 (very often), with higher scores indicating greater endorsement of the eating behavior.
Predictors of weight loss - Quality of LifeBaseline up to 5 years after surgerySelfesteem scale of Impact of Weight on Quality of Life - lite (IWQOL-lite): validated questionnaire after weight loss interventions. The self-esteem scale consists of 7 items. Each item is rated on a 5-point scale. Higher scores represent better quality of life.
Predictors of weight loss - ImpulsivityBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryMeasurements of impulsiveness Barret Impulsiveness Scale (BIS): validated questionnaire to assess level of impulsivity BIS-11: The total scores can range from 30 to 120. Higher scores on the BIS reflect higher levels of impulsiveness.
Predictors of weight loss - Physical activityBaseline up to 5 years after surgeryShort Questionnaire to Assess Health Enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH): validated questionnaire to assess physical activity. The SQUASH measures the frequency, duration and intensity of 5 different physical activities: commuting (traveling to and from work/study), housekeeping , activities at work, leisure time, and sports. A higher score = more time spend on physical activities.

Countries

Netherlands

Contacts

Primary ContactRieneke van der Meer, Drs.
r.vandermeer1@amsterdamumc.nl+31703204703
Backup ContactLianda CH Luiijpers, Drs.
lianda.luijpers@radboudumc.nl

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026