Feasibility and Health-economic Evaluation of Remote Clinical Monitoring Enabling Same-day Discharge After Bariatric Surgery
REMABS
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interventional
40
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The ultimate goal of this research is to optimize care for patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery while alleviating pressure on hospital resources and staff. Furthermore, the study aims to generate policy-relevant data that can inform policymakers and healthcare providers in developing funding models and care pathways that balance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. This could support a broader implementation of ambulatory bariatric surgery without compromising quality of care.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started May 2026
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
February 23, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 19, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 5, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 31, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 31, 2027
April 24, 2026
April 1, 2026
1.7 years
February 23, 2026
April 21, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Feasibility of same day discharge with a remote monitoring pathway
The primary outcome of this study is to assess the feasibility of a SDD care pathway with remote monitoring for patients undergoing laparoscopic RYGB in an ambulatory setting.
throughout completion of the study, an average of one year
cost-effectiveness analysis
). The CEA will result in an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), which is the ratio of the incremental costs of the remote monitoring program to incremental health gains of the program compared to the standard care. The analysis will be performed from a societal perspective, meaning that all relevant costs will be included, irrespective of who pays for the costs (patient, hospital, or RIZIV).
throughout completion of the study, an average of one year
Secondary Outcomes (11)
Clinical safety- complications
throughouth the study, an average 3 months after surgery
• Patient Quality of Life
throughout completion of the study, up to 3 months after surgery
• Patient Satisfaction
throughout the completion of the study, 3 months after surgery
Length of stay
throughout hospital stay, an average from 0 to 2 days after surgery
Pain assessment
throughout completion of the study, up to 1 month after surgery
- +6 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
Remote clinical monitoring
EXPERIMENTALRemote clinical monitoring
Control group
ACTIVE COMPARATORControl group
Interventions
Remote clinical monitoring after same day discharge
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- years old
- Undergoing scheduled ambulatory Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
- ASA score I or II
- Competent to provide informed consent
- Surgery is planned in the morning
- Fluent in Dutch
- Owning a smartphone or having a caregiver who can assist
- Cognitively capable of understanding the study and using the remote wearables
- An informal caregiver is available following hospital discharge, more specifically during the remainder of the day of surgery (Postoperative day POD 0 and throughout POD 1)
You may not qualify if:
- Presence of coagulation abnormalities or use of anticoagulant therapy
- History of major abdominal surgeries, including laparotomy
- Absence of informed consent or request not to participate in the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Jessa Hospitallead
Study Sites (1)
Jessa Hospital
Hasselt, 3500, Belgium
MeSH Terms
Interventions
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SUPPORTIVE CARE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Prof, Dr
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 23, 2026
First Posted
March 19, 2026
Study Start
May 5, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 31, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 31, 2027
Last Updated
April 24, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04