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Bariatric Surgery Database Built

Study on Bariatric Surgery Outcomes and Trends

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

Bariatric surgery has gained significant popularity and growth over the last two decades as it provides the most effective available treatment for obesity and associated conditions. In 2016, over 200,000 patients underwent bariatric procedures in the US alone and in 2017, IU North Hospital performed 300+ bariatric operation. History of bariatric surgery at Indiana University spans over 10 years and a database allows researchers to study the past to improve future outcomes.

ObjectivesEstablish a unified bariatric database for observation of trends and future retrospective studies. Observe program effectiveness and develop research perspectives.

Specific Aims:
-Gather data of all patients who underwent bariatric surgeries performed at Indiana University health -Use data for future retrospective research studies

Detailed description of study

Bariatric surgery has gained significant popularity and growth over the last two decades as it provides the most effective available treatment for obesity and associated conditions. In 2016, over 200,000 patients underwent bariatric procedures in the US alone and in 2017, IU North Hospital performed 300+ bariatric operation. History of bariatric surgery at Indiana University spans over 10 years and a database allows researchers to study the past to improve future outcomes.

ObjectivesEstablish a unified bariatric database for observation of trends and future retrospective studies. Observe program effectiveness and develop research perspectives.

Specific Aims:
-Gather data of all patients who underwent bariatric surgeries performed at Indiana University health -Use data for future retrospective research studies

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: bariatric surgery
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates bariatric surgery, which is a surgical procedure used to treat obesity and related health conditions. Bariatric surgery has become popular over the years due to its effectiveness in managing obesity. This study aims to create a database of past bariatric surgeries to observe trends and improve future outcomes.

The study involves gathering data from patients who have undergone bariatric surgery at Indiana University Health. This data will be used for future research studies to better understand the effectiveness of bariatric programs.

  • Who can participate: Participants are those who have previously undergone bariatric surgery at Indiana University Health.
  • Study details: Participants will not be required to take any actions as this study involves data collection from existing records.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1803749716

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