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Monitoring the Weight Evolution Using a Connected Scale

This study is exploring a new way to provide ongoing care for people who have had weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery. While current guidelines suggest regular check-ups, many people don't get this support in the long term. This can sometimes lead to weight regain or other health issues. The researchers want to see if using a special 'connected scale' at home can help. This scale would share your weight information, allowing your care team to monitor your progress more closely and offer support when needed. The goal is to find a more practical way to follow up with patients and help them maintain the benefits of their surgery over many years.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

University Hospital, Lille

Enrolment target

390

Start

25 Mar 2021

Estimated completion

01 Dec 2026

Bariatric Surgery Long Term Follow-Up Weight Regain

What is this study about?

If you've had weight-loss surgery, you know how much it can change your life for the better. This type of surgery, called bariatric surgery, can help people lose a lot of weight, improve their health conditions like diabetes, and boost their quality of life. However, these benefits can sometimes lessen over time, and it's quite common for some weight to be regained. This can be worrying and, in some cases, might even lead to needing more surgery or facing other health problems.

Currently, healthcare guidelines suggest that people should have regular check-ups with a team of different healthcare professionals for many years after their surgery. But in reality, it's often difficult for everyone to get this consistent long-term support, and many people stop having these regular check-ups after a couple of years. This means the current system might not be working as well as it could to help people manage their weight and health in the long run.

This study wants to test a new approach. Instead of relying solely on appointments, they're exploring whether using a special 'connected scale' at home could make a big difference. This scale would allow you to measure your weight regularly, and the information would be shared with your healthcare team. The idea is that this makes it easier for your team to keep an eye on your progress and step in with support if they notice your weight starting to change. They hope this new way of monitoring will provide more consistent care, help prevent weight regain, and ensure you continue to thrive after your surgery.

Key takeaways

Tests a new way to monitor weight after bariatric surgery using a smart scale.
Aims to improve long-term support and prevent weight regain.
Specifically for those who had surgery two years ago.
Requires internet access at home.
Could help make follow-up care more effective and convenient.

Who may be eligible?

To be able to take part in this study, you would need to be at least 18 years old. You must also have had a specific type of weight-loss surgery, either a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or a Sleeve Gastrectomy, exactly two years ago. Before your surgery, your Body Mass Index (BMI) needed to be between 35 and 59. You will also need to have internet access at home and be covered by social security.

There are also some reasons why you wouldn't be able to join the study. For example, if you have trouble using technology or have certain psychological conditions that would make it difficult to use the smart scale effectively. Also, if there are administrative reasons, like not being able to understand the study information or commit to the full study, you wouldn't be eligible.

Remember, your doctor will discuss all the requirements with you to see if this study is a good fit.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you at least 18 years old?
Did you have a Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy exactly two years ago?
Did you have a BMI between 35 and 59 before your surgery?
Do you have internet access at home?
Are you able to comfortably use a smart scale and participate in remote monitoring?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, the main thing you'll be doing is regularly weighing yourself at home using a special 'connected scale' provided by the study. This scale will automatically send your weight information to the research team. The study wants to see how this kind of monitoring helps with your care after weight-loss surgery. There's no specific medication involved as part of the study; the focus is on how weight monitoring can improve your follow-up care.

This study is looking at a new way to provide follow-up care, so it's likely to involve checking in with the study team based on your weight readings. The full details of how often you'd weigh yourself or have contact will be explained to you in detail if you are eligible. The overall duration of your participation in the study would also be discussed at that time.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study could offer some potential benefits, such as receiving more consistent and personalised monitoring of your weight after surgery, which might help you maintain your weight loss and health over time. However, there are also potential risks; for example, using new technology might take some getting used to, and the frequent weighing could cause some anxiety for some people. It's important to remember that you are free to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your usual medical care.

Locations (2)

Ch Boulogne-Sur-Mer - Boulogne Sur Mer
Verified postcode
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France· Recruiting
Hop Claude Huriez Chu Lille
Verified postcode
Lille, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a 'connected scale'?

It's a smart scale that can send your weight measurements wirelessly to your healthcare team, usually through the internet. This helps them keep track of your progress remotely.

Why is long-term follow-up important after weight-loss surgery?

It helps to ensure you maintain the benefits of the surgery, manage any side effects, and prevent weight regain or other health problems over many years.

Will I have to pay for the connected scale or internet access?

The study will provide the connected scale. You will need to have existing internet access at home to participate.

What if I gain weight during the study?

The purpose of the study is to see how monitoring your weight helps. If you gain weight, the study aims to use this information to help your care team support you better, not to judge you.

Is this study only for people who had surgery two years ago?

Yes, to be eligible for this particular study, you must have had your specific type of weight-loss surgery exactly two years prior.

How to find out more

François Pattou, MD,PhD

francois.pattou@chru-lille.fr 03 20 44 42 73 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.