Bariatric surgery
Conditions
Interventions
150 selected patients postoperatively in the obesity center randomly divided into 3 groups
(1) standard counseling (2) standard counseling + online coaching modules (3) standard counseling + online coaching modules + wireless remote monitoring for the period of 12 months
Sponsors
Investigator Initiated Study / Obesity Center Catharina Hospital Eindhoven
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - A body mass index above 40 kg/m2 or above 35 kg/m2 with related comorbidity (hypertension, diabetes type 2, hyperlipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome or joint arthritis of lower limbs) - A gastric sleeve / bypass / revision planned - Completed the bariatric screening questionnaire online - Having ongoing access to internet - Ability to use a model of mobile device (smartphone or tablet) with any version of the Android or iOS platform - Age of 18 years or more - Ability to read and write the Dutch language - Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Not fulfilling the selectioncriteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numeric Rating Scale for decision making after 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Verbal Descriptor Scale satisfactorily patients and caretakers Quality of life with RAND 36 questionnaire Reduction in weight and comorbidities Number of additional telephone contacts not leading to medical intervention Frequency technical failures of the wireless monitoring devices | — |
Contacts
Public ContactS.W. Nienhuijs
Michelangelolaan 2
Outcome results
None listed