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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass vs LAP-BAND for Treatment of Morbid Obesity
Link to the ClinicalTrials.gov recordInformation obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on February 23, 2012
Title of trial/grant titleLaparoscopic Gastric Bypass vs LAP-BAND for Treatment of Morbid Obesity
Current status of trialCompleted
Sponsors and collaboratorsUniversity of California, Irvine
Information provided byUniversity of California, Irvine
ClinicalTrials.gov identifierNCT00247377
PurposePURPOSE Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Severe obesity, known as "morbid
obesity", is defined as being 100 pounds in excess of ideal body weight. Nonsurgical
treatments for morbid obesity include exercise, dietary restriction, behavior modification,
and pharmacological intervention. However, it is estimated that most patients undergoing
nonsurgical treatments for weight reduction will regain their weight within 2 to 4 years
after treatment. According to the NIH consensus conference in 1991, surgery remains the only
effective sustained weight loss treatment for morbid obesity. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
(GBP) is currently considered the gold standard bariatric surgical operation. Mean weight
loss following GBP is approximately 65% of the excess body weight during the first 12 to 18
months postoperatively. Long-term weight loss is in the range of 55-70% of excess body
weight loss.

Recently, the laparoscopic approach to GBP was reported. Wittgrove and colleagues reported
their results of 75 patients who underwent laparoscopic GBP and demonstrated significant
short-term advantages with comparable weight loss and reversal of comorbidities compared to
the open approach. However, GBP might it be done laparoscopic or open approach can
potentially be associated with significant morbidity and mortality such as anastomotic leak,
pulmonary embolism, bowel obstruction, and postoperative stricture.

The FDA recently approved the laparoscopic adjustable banding system (LAP-BAND) for use in
the United States in June 2001. The LAP-BAND system is a device designed to induce weight
loss in severely obese patients. It is surgically placed around the proximal stomach to
create a small proximal stomach pouch and restricted opening, or stoma, through which
passage of food will be slowed. An inflatable portion along the inner aspect of the band is
connected to an access port, placed intramuscularly. This enabled stoma adjustments to be
made without the need for further surgery. The advantages of the LAP-BAND system included no
cutting or opening of the stomach wall, ability to adjust the stoma and a technically easier
operation to perform than laparoscopic GBP. We wanted to evaluate if the LAP-BAND procedure
is as effective as the laparoscopic GBP procedure for treatment of morbid obesity.
Condition(s)Morbid Obesity
Intervention(s)Procedure: Gastric bypass surgery
Procedure: Lap-Band
PhaseN/A
Study type and designAllocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official titleA Prospective Randomized Trial of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass vs Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LAP-BAND) for Treatment of Morbid Obesity
Further study detailsRATIONALE:

1. Morbid obesity and its health consequences is increasing in the United States

2. Roux-en-Y GBP is an effective treatment for morbid obesity but can be associated with
substantial morbidities

3. LAP-BAND system can be an effective treatment for morbidly obese patients with
potentially reduced morbidity compared to laparoscopic GBP

HYPOTHESIS:

1. LAP-BAND can be performed safely and are associated with reduced postoperative pain,
decrease in morbidity, decrease ICU and hospital stay, reduced costs, comparable
improvement in quality-of-life, and acceptable long-term weight loss compared with
laparoscopic GBP

2. LAP-BAND is associated with a decrease in fluid requirement in the perioperative
period, improved postoperative pulmonary function, and lower intraabdominal pressure
compared to laparoscopic GBP

3. LAP-BAND does not alter esophageal motility and is effective in improvement of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms.

OBJECTIVES AND SPECIFIC AIMS:

1. To determine the short-term outcome, quality-of-life, costs, and long-term weight loss
after laparoscopic GBP compared with LAP-BAND.

2. To compare physiologic changes such as perioperative fluid requirement, postoperative
pulmonary function, and intraabdominal pressure after laparoscopic GBP and LAP-BAND.

3. To evaluate the effect of LAP-BAND on esophageal motility and its effectiveness in
controlling gastroesophageal reflux symptoms (GERD) for morbidly obese patients with
GERD.

Please note: All physician, hospital, laboratory costs, the barium study tests, and the
performance of the operation will be billed to the subject or their insurer as customary
since these procedures are standard of care regardless of participation in the study. The
research procedures such as the pulmonary function tests, intra-abdominal pressure, body fat
composition tests, resting energy expenditure, exercise testing, strength testing,
nutritional assessments, and esophageal function tests are considered research-related and
will be paid for by the investigator.
Primary outcomeExcess Weight Loss From Pre-operation to 5 Years Post-operation Baseline to 5 years No weight loss as measured by change in percent of excess body weight
Secondary outcomeChanges in Quality of Life- Physical Functioning Using SF-36 Questionnaire Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response where 0 is non-functioning and 100 is fully functioning
Cost of Procedure to the Medical Facility on Date of Procedure date of surgery No operative and post-operative direct costs including hospital service costs per patient. costs reflect the average cost per patient in each of the two groups (band vs. bypass) at a single time point: date of surgery.
Changes in Quality of Life- Role- Physical Using SF-36 Questionnaire Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response for physical aspects of life using the SF-36 questionnaire where 0 corresponds to no Role-Physical and 100 corresponds to full Role-Physical
Changes in Quality of Life- Bodily Pain Using SF-36 Questionnaire Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response for bodily pain using the SF-36 questionnaire where 0 corresponds to no bodily pain and 100 corresponds to complete bodily pain
Changes in Quality of Life: General Health Using SF-36 Questionnaire Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response for general health using the SF-36 questionnaire where 0 corresponds to no general health satisfaction and 100 corresponds to complete health satisfaction
Changes in Quality of Life- Vitality Using SF-36 Questionnaire Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response for vitality as measured using the SF-36 questionnaire with worst score being 0 and best score being 100 on a 1-100 point scale.
Changes in Quality of Life- Social Functioning Using SF-36 Questionnaire Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response for social functioning as measured using the SF-36 questionnaire where 0 corresponds to no social functioning and 100 corresponds to full social functioning
Changes in Quality of Life- Role- Emotional Using SF-36 Questionnaire Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response for the emotional role using the SF-36 questionnaire where 0 corresponds to no emotional role and 100 corresponds to full emotional role
Changes in Quality of Life- Mental Health Using SF-36 Questionnaire From Pre-operation to 12 Months Post-operation Baseline to 12 months No change in quality of life survey response for mental health using the SF-36 questionnaire where 0 corresponds to no mental health well-being and 100 corresponds to complete mental health well-being
Study startOctober 2002
Minimum age18 Years
Maximum age60 Years
GenderBoth
Eligibility criteriaEligibility:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female patients with BMI of 40-60 kg/m2 or 35 kg/m2 with comorbidities

2. Good health status with acceptable operative risk (good cardiopulmonary function)

3. Willingness to follow protocol requirements: Signing informed consent, follow-up, and
completing protocol diagnostic tests

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Prior upper abdominal surgery except cholecystectomy

2. Large abdominal ventral hernia

3. Patients with hiatal hernia

4. Inadequate prior medical management

5. Lack of patient's motivation and contribution to long-term success

6. Unacceptable operative risk

7. Minors and pregnant women are excluded as these patients do not qualify for the
bariatric procedures. Minors are not psychologically fit to undergo such surgery and
pregnant women are excluded because of safety for the fetus.
Study chairs or principal investigatorsNinh T Nguyen, MD, Principal Investigator, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA
LocationsCalifornia, United States

Univeristy of California, Irvine, Medical Center
Orange
California
92868
LinksPubMed Abstract
ResultsNguyen NT, Slone JA, Nguyen XM, Hartman JS, Hoyt DB. A Prospective Randomized Trial of Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Versus Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding for the Treatment of Morbid Obesity: Outcomes, Quality of Life, and Costs. Ann Surg. 2009 Aug 27; [Epub ahead of print]
Study ID numbersHS-2002-2394
Last updatedMay 11, 2010
Record first receivedOctober 31, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov identifierNCT00247377
Download dateInformation obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on February 23, 2012
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