DS vs SIPS-Bariatric Surgery Comparasion

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Bariatric Surgery Candidate

In brief

The aim of this study is to answer the question of whether the single anastomosis, 300 cm loop, duodenal switch (SIPS) is an equally effective, safe, simpler operation with less nutritional and surgical risks than the standard duodenal switch (DS) operation. Please note, this study does not provide a stipend or coverage for surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03236142

Run by

Reading Health System

People needed

110

Starts

2017-01-01

Expected to finish

2025-01-31

Last updated by the study team

2018-09-05

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Body mass index (BMI) of 40 to 65
• Agree to not use weight loss medications for the length of the study
• Compliance with standards of surgical program

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with a history of previous bariatric surgery except for patients who have had a previous gastric sleeve
• Previous complex abdominal surgery
• Poorly controlled medical or psychiatric disease

Where it is running

• Reading Health Physician Network Weight Management Center — West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)

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