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NCT Number: NCT01690728

Effect of Physical Activity on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors After Gastric Bypass

The aim of this study is to increase our knowledge about the effect of physical activity in patients who have undergone gastric bypass surgery. The study will provide novel information in two areas. The main objective is to study the effect of physical activity on the weight loss and cardiovascular risk factors. This will be accomplished in a randomized clinical trial in patients, who are eligible for gastric bypass (GB). Patients will be randomized to six month of structured physical activity or standard postoperative counseling. The study will include an exhaustive panel of blood tests related to cardiovascular risk and the most extensive evaluation of structural and functional vascular test done in this patient group so far. In addition the study will provide information of the effect of bariatric surgery per se since both pre- and postoperative investigations are conducted. The study will learn us to what degree it is possible to motivate this group of patients to increased physical activity. All together this will enable us to improve the counseling of the patients undergoing GB.

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Key information

Conditions

Morbid Obesity Behavior Body Weight Inactivity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Obesity, Morbid Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Sedentary Behavior Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Center of Bariatric Research, Dep. of Endocrinology, Hospital of South West Denmark

Esbjerg, 6700, Denmark

About this study

The study will be conducted as a prospective, randomized, controlled, two-group, intervention study. Patients will be recruited among individuals referred to the tertiary center for bariatric surgery. The patients will be asked to participate in the study when they attend the preoperative education for bariatric surgery. Randomization will be performed in blocks ensuring an equal distribution of type 2 diabetes patients in the two study groups.

Participants will be investigated before gastric bypass surgery, six, 12 and 24 month post-operative. Intervention, consisting of structured physical activity will take place from six to 12 month after operation.

The intervention program will continue for six month. The supervised exercise program will take place at the training center consisting of 40 min. sessions two times pr. week for 26 consecutive weeks.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 25 - 60 years
  • Able to understand and cooperate with the interventions in the study
  • Eligible for gastric bypass surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability to perform physical activity at the intensity and quantity required in the study, such as physical disabled patients including severe osteoarthritis
  • Use of vitamin K antagonists, oral contraceptives, or hormone replacement therapy

Treatment and study plan

Physical activity

Behavioral

The intervention program will continue for six month consisting of two weekly sessions of 40 min exercise supervised by physiotherapists. The supervised exercise program will take place at the training center Fitness.dk in Esbjerg and Kolding. It will be in cooperation with physiotherapists at the Therapy Department of Sydvestjysk Sygehus Esbjerg and the Therapy Department of Fredericia and Kolding Sygehus, Sygehus Lillebælt. The exercise program at the two centers will be equal. In addition the patients will be provided with free access to a fitness center. The patient will be encouraged to do at least 3.5 hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week.

Primary outcomes

  1. Weight loss

    Time frame: Measures 1-2 weeks before gastric bypass, change from baseline 6, 12 and 24 month post-surgery

    The participants pre-operative weight are measured before gastric bypass surgery. This measure will take place within 2 weeks before surgery. Weight change from baseline will be measured 6, 12 and 24 months post-surgery.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Blood tests

    Time frame: Measures 1-2 weeks before gastric bypass, 6, 12 and 24 month post-surgery

    Exhaustive panel of blood tests related to cardiovascular risk. The participants are measured before gastric bypass surgery. This measure will take place within 2 weeks before surgery. Changes in blood analyses from baseline will be measured 6, 12 and 24 months post-surgery.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Esbjerg Hospital - University Hospital of Southern Denmark

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2016
First posted
Sep 24, 2012
Registry last updated
Oct 20, 2022

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