The Long Term Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Quality of Life

NCT01722279 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 10070
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 414
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to examine the breadth, nature, and factors affecting the long term changes in physical and psychological health and quality of life (QOL) following bariatric surgery. Data will be gathered via electronic survey (SurveyMonkey), postal mail, or phone, or using a standardized questionnaire expected to last 25-35 minutes. Archival data available from patient medical records will also be gathered.

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

bariatric surgery; long-term outcomes; obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Flourishing Scale (Diener et al, 2009)

  5 or more years after bariatric surgery

• Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al, 1985)

  5 or more years after bariatric surgery

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Relationship satisfaction

  At least 5 years post-surgery

• Substance abuse and behavioral excesses

  At least 5 years post-surgery

• Physical Health Problems

  At least 5 years post-surgery

• Weight history

  At least 5 years post-surgery

• Satisfaction with surgery

  At least 5 years post-surgery

Study Arms (1)

Bariatric surgery patients, at least 5 years post-surgery

Survey participants had bariatric surgery at the St. Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence at least 5 years before completing survey.

Procedure: Bariatric surgery

Interventions

Bariatric surgery PROCEDURE

Also known as: roux-en-y gastric bypass, gastric band, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, vertical banded gastroplasty

Bariatric surgery patients, at least 5 years post-surgery

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Bariatric surgery patients of the St. Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence who had surgery at least 5 years before the survey was administered.

You may qualify if:

• Bariatric surgery patients of the St. Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence who had surgery at least 5 years before the survey was administered.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients having bariatric surgery at facilities other than St. Vincent Bariatric Center.
• Patients who had bariatric surgery less than 5 years before the survey period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ascension St. Vincent Carmel Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

St. Vincent Carmel Hospital Bariatric Center of Excellence

Carmel, Indiana, 46032, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Bariatric Surgery; Gastric Bypass; Biliopancreatic Diversion; Gastroplasty

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bariatrics; Obesity Management; Therapeutics; Surgical Procedures, Operative; Gastroenterostomy; Anastomosis, Surgical; Digestive System Surgical Procedures; Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures

Study Officials

• Leslie M Schuh, PhD

  St. Vincent Carmel Bariatric Center of Excellence

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 2, 2012
• First Posted: November 6, 2012
• Study Start: July 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2012
• Study Completion: March 1, 2012
• Last Updated: November 6, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-11

Locations

US (1)