Digital Follow-Up and Nursing Education in Bariatric Surgery Patients

NCT07457034 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: OKANU-SBÜ-SA-02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 52
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled experimental study aims to evaluate the effect of a PHP-MySQL database-based digital follow-up system combined with structured nursing education on quality of life, body mass index (BMI), and exercise habits in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Although bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for morbid obesity, long-term success depends largely on adherence to lifestyle modifications, including regular physical activity and sustained behavioral change. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive structured nursing education along with an 8-week digitally monitored exercise program starting at postoperative month four. The control group will receive standard postoperative care. Outcomes will be assessed using the Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life Questionnaire II (MA-II), BMI measurements, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The study aims to provide evidence for integrating digital health technologies and structured nursing interventions into postoperative bariatric care.

Conditions

Obesity (BMI > 35); Bariatric Surgery

Keywords

bariatric surgery; obesity; nursing education; digital health; exercise program; Quality of Life; Physical Activity; Randomized Controlled Trial

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Qality of Life

  Change in Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life Questionnaire II (MA-II) total score from baseline to post-intervention.

  Baseline and 8 weeks (postoperative month 4 to month 6)

Study Arms (2)

Nursing Education and Digital Exercise Follow-Up

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive structured nursing education and an 8-week structured exercise program beginning at postoperative month four. Exercise sessions will be performed at least three times per week for approximately 40 minutes per session, including warm-up and cooling phases. Adherence and activity records will be monitored through a secure PHP-MySQL based digital follow-up system.

Behavioral: Structured Nursing Education and Exercise Program

Standart Postoperative Care

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will receive routine postoperative follow-up and standard care without additional structured nursing education or digital exercise monitoring.

Interventions

Structured Nursing Education and Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive structured nursing education supported by an evidence-based educational brochure and will participate in an 8-week structured exercise program starting at postoperative month four. The program will include stretching, aerobic exercise, and cooling phases, performed at least three times per week for approximately 40 minutes per session.

Nursing Education and Digital Exercise Follow-Up

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18-65 years Undergoing bariatric surgery Eligible for physical activity participation according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Able to use the PHP-MySQL based digital follow-up system Willing to participate and provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Severe cardiopulmonary disease or any medical condition that contraindicates exercise Uncontrolled hypertension or uncontrolled diabetes Severe musculoskeletal limitations preventing participation in the exercise program Severe psychiatric disorder impairing compliance or follow-up Participation in another interventional study during the study period Refusal or inability to provide informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Okan University: lead
• Health Sciences University Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital: collaborator

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

• SEDA AKKAYA, MSc

  Okan University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Seda AKKAYA, MSc

CONTACT

5057678339; sedakkaya@stu.okan.edu.tr

İLKNUR ÇALIŞKAN, Assistant Professor

CONTACT

5367237207; sedakkaya@stu.okan.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Due to the behavioral and educational nature of the intervention, blinding of participants and researchers is not feasible. Therefore, this study will be conducted as an open-label randomized controlled trial.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD Candidate

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group using a simple randomization method. The intervention group will receive structured nursing education and participate in an 8-week digitally monitored exercise program beginning at postoperative month four. The control group will receive standard postoperative care without structured digital follow-up or additional educational intervention. Both groups will be followed over the same study period, and outcome measures will be assessed comparatively.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 3, 2026
• First Posted: March 9, 2026
• Study Start: March 7, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 31, 2026
• Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share