Plain-English translation of NCT02310178 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a long-term study that follows people who undergo weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) at a hospital in France. Researchers want to understand how effective these surgeries are at helping people lose weight and improve their health over many years, and to track any complications that may occur.
Weight-loss surgery is an important treatment for severe obesity, but we need better information about how well it works over a lifetime and how it affects other health conditions. This study helps doctors understand the long-term benefits and risks so they can better care for patients after surgery.
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You will visit the hospital at least 4 times during your first year after surgery, then at least twice per year after that. Your doctor or surgical team will check on your weight loss, overall health, and any side effects or complications. These visits will continue for the rest of your life, since the study tracks how weight-loss surgery affects people over time.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
France
Sponsor
University Hospital, Montpellier
Enrollment target
~750 participants
Started
May 2012
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
15 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
David NOCCA, PUPH
University Hospital, Montpellier
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