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National Emergency Bariatric Surgery Audit

This UK-wide study, called the National Emergency Bariatric Surgery Audit, focuses on understanding complications that can occur after weight-loss surgery. Researchers are collecting information from hospitals about patients who experience unexpected problems or emergencies following their bariatric surgery. The aim is to find out how often these issues happen, what treatments are used, and how well patients recover. By looking at different ways these complications are managed, the study hopes to identify the best approaches to improve emergency care and reduce future problems for people who have had weight-loss surgery. This is an important step towards making bariatric surgery as safe and effective as possible.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Enrolment target

500

Start

09 Nov 2023

Estimated completion

09 Dec 2025

Bariatric Surgery Postoperative Complications Emergencies Surgical Procedures, Operative Outcome Assessment (Health Care)Quality Improvement Morbidity Mortality

What is this study about?

This study is called the National Emergency Bariatric Surgery Audit (NEBSA). It's a UK-wide research project looking into unexpected problems that can sometimes happen after weight-loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery. The main goal is to understand these emergencies better – how often they occur, what kind of problems they are, and how they are currently being treated in hospitals across the country.

Researchers will collect information from hospitals about patients who come in with complications following bariatric surgery. This includes details about their medical history, the specific complication they experienced, the treatment they received, and how they recovered. By gathering this data, the study aims to identify the most effective ways to manage these emergencies and improve patient care.

Ultimately, this research will help healthcare professionals understand what leads to these unplanned hospital visits and find better ways to prevent and treat complications. The findings will help to develop clearer guidelines and best practices, making bariatric surgery safer and improving outcomes for patients throughout the UK.

Key takeaways

This UK-wide study examines complications after weight-loss surgery.
It aims to improve emergency care for patients who experience problems.
Data is collected from existing hospital records, not from patient interaction.
No new treatments or appointments are involved for participants.
The study helps identify best practices for managing post-surgery emergencies.
Your personal information and privacy will be protected.

Who may be eligible?

You might be included in this study if you are an adult patient (18 years or older) who has had weight-loss surgery and then needed unplanned medical care for complications related to that surgery.

This could mean you were admitted to hospital through an emergency department, referred by another doctor urgently, or needed further procedures shortly after your bariatric surgery. If you had a procedure or treatment to diagnose or manage a complication of your weight-loss surgery, such as an endoscopy or another operation, your information might be part of this study.

However, you wouldn't be included if you are under 18, stayed in hospital for less than 24 hours for the complication, or if it turns out your hospital visit was for something entirely unrelated to your previous weight-loss surgery.

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 18 years old or older?
Have you had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery?
Did you need unplanned hospital care or a procedure for a complication related to your surgery?
Did you stay in hospital for at least 24 hours for this complication?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you are included in this study, you won't need to do anything extra. This isn't a study where you'll be given a new treatment or asked to come for extra appointments. Instead, researchers will be looking at information that's already collected as part of your routine medical care at the hospital. This includes details about your health, your weight-loss surgery, any complications you had, and the treatments you received. This information will be put together with data from many other patients to help improve care for everyone.

Potential risks and benefits

There are no direct benefits or risks to you for taking part in this study, as it only involves collecting and analysing existing medical information. Your identity will be kept private and all your details will be anonymised. The potential benefit is that the study will help improve the quality of care for other patients who might experience complications after weight-loss surgery in the future. You always have the right to have your data withdrawn from the study, should you change your mind, by contacting the research team.

Locations (1)

Some site locations are approximate. We're improving this — please verify with the trial team before travelling.

Luton and Dunstable Hospital
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Luton, United Kingdom· Recruiting

Common questions

What kind of details will the study collect about me?

The study will collect information like your age, medical history, details about your weight-loss surgery, any problems you experienced, how they were treated, and your recovery.

How will my personal information be kept private?

All the information collected will be handled confidentially, and your name or other identifying details will not be used in the study reports. Your privacy is very important.

Do I need to do anything if I'm part of this study?

No, you don't need to do anything. This study uses existing medical records, so you won't have any extra appointments, medications, or tests.

What is the main purpose of this research?

The main purpose is to understand and improve how unexpected problems after weight-loss surgery are managed in the UK, making care safer and more effective for future patients.

Can I choose not to be included in the study?

Yes, you have the right to have your data withdrawn from the study at any time. You can speak to your healthcare team or contact the research team for more information.

How to find out more

Mohamed Aly, FRCS

m.aly@nhs.net 01895 279994 Official trial record

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