Recruitment

Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Estimated Enrollment
Same as current

Summary

Conditions
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Quality of Life
Type
Observational
Design
Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective

Participation Requirements

Age
Between 18 years and 60 years
Gender
Both males and females

Description

The primary aim is to evaluate abdominal pain in morbid obese patients before and after sleeve gastrectomy. The investigators will especially focus on chronic abdominal pain, and its relation to quality of life and weight loss. In a sub-analysis the investigators will compare the findings of the pre...

The primary aim is to evaluate abdominal pain in morbid obese patients before and after sleeve gastrectomy. The investigators will especially focus on chronic abdominal pain, and its relation to quality of life and weight loss. In a sub-analysis the investigators will compare the findings of the present cohort with patients operated with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Primary endpoints/outcomes: - Define the prevalence of chronic abdominal pain 2 years after sleeve gastrectomy Secondary endpoints/outcomes: - Evaluate and characterise chronic abdominal pain in regard to: Weight development Obesity-related comorbidities Health-related quality of life Postoperative complications Metabolic effects after surgery Nutritional status Socioeconomic status

Tracking Information

NCT #
NCT03456024
Collaborators
Voss Sykehus
Investigators
Study Director: Tom Mala, MD,Phd Oslo University Hospital