NCT07153419

Brief Summary

The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to compare perioperative outcomes between laparoscopic and robotic approaches in patients with severe obesity who are candidates for RYGB. The trial aims to address the following key questions: To evaluate the difference between the two procedures in terms of postoperative complications. To assess intraoperative complications, conversion rate, mortality, operative times, postoperative hospital stay, and cost analysis for both approaches. In summary, the researchers will compare the laparoscopic and robotic approaches to determine which one leads to better perioperative outcomes

Trial Health

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Enrollment
512

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
27mo left

Started Jan 2026

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress16%
Jan 2026Oct 2028

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 28, 2023

Completed
2 years until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 4, 2025

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2026

Completed
2.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2028

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2028

Last Updated

September 4, 2025

Status Verified

September 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2.5 years

First QC Date

August 28, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 29, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Early complications rate

    The percentage or proportion of individuals who experience adverse events or negative outcomes within a 30th day of time after hospital discharge

    30 Days after hospital discharge

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • Intraoperative complications rate

    From the beginning to the end of the surgical procedure

  • Conversions rate

    From the beginning to the end of the surgical procedure

  • mortality rate

    30 days after hospital discharge

  • Operative time

    From the beginning to the end of the surgical procedure

  • Length of hospital stay

    up to 1 week

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Laparoscopic RYGB

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery performed laparoscopically.

Device: Laparoscopic and robotic (DaVinci) RYGB

Robotic RYGB

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery performed using the DaVinci robotic platform.

Device: Laparoscopic and robotic (DaVinci) RYGB

Interventions

Laparoscopic and robotic (DaVinci) Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Laparoscopic RYGBRobotic RYGB

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Patients who are candidates for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass using a minimally invasive technique
  • Informed consent has been given.

You may not qualify if:

  • patients who are candidates for bariatric procedures other than Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, or to those who require a laparotomy for Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS

Roma, 00168, Italy

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity, Morbid

Interventions

Laparoscopy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ObesityOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

EndoscopyDiagnostic Techniques, SurgicalDiagnostic Techniques and ProceduresDiagnosisMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresSurgical Procedures, Operative

Study Officials

  • Marco Raffaelli

    Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli, IRCCS

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Marco Raffaelli, Prof.

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 28, 2023

First Posted

September 4, 2025

Study Start

January 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2028

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2028

Last Updated

September 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations