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New treatment option for Low Back Pain in Obese Patients After Important Weight Loss
Official title Prospective Study on the Consequences of Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery on Obese Patients' Spine.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04893954
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine how an important weight loss after bariatric surgery affects obese patients ' spine, and the effects it has on low back pain, sagittal alignment and lipomatosis .
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \> 18 years old
- BMI \> 40 or BMI \> 35 with comorbidities due to obesity ( criteria for bariatric surgery)
- Follow up in Pompidou's Hospital Nutrition service
- Bariatric surgery intervention ( Sleeve gastrectomy or By pass)
- Follow up possible for one year or more
You likely can't join if
- History of spine surgery
- Bariatric surgery postoperative complication
- Non mastering of french language
- MRI contraindication
- Patient under legal protection ( e.g. guardianship)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age \> 18 years old
- BMI \> 40 or BMI \> 35 with comorbidities due to obesity ( criteria for bariatric surgery)
- Follow up in Pompidou's Hospital Nutrition service
- Bariatric surgery intervention ( Sleeve gastrectomy or By pass)
- Follow up possible for one year or more
- Being covered by French social insurance
- Consent to participate in the study
- History of spine surgery
- Bariatric surgery postoperative complication
- Non mastering of french language
- MRI contraindication
- Patient under legal protection ( e.g. guardianship)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Paris, France
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Paris, France. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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