Effects of two preoperatory weight loss diets on hepatic volume and surgical complications in morbid obese bariatric surgery candidates

ISRCTN ISRCTN16967604
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN16967604
Secondary identifying numbers 14-09-18/9proj4
Submission date
19/02/2018
Registration date
23/02/2018
Last edited
30/08/2018
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Surgery
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
The aim of this study is to assess which type of dietary strategy is the most effective for patients with morbid obesity who are about to undergo weight loss (bariatric) surgery. It is thought that a low calorie diet will be more effective than a very low calorie diet (e.g. it will reduce surgical complications and length of hospital stay).

Who can participate?
Patients with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric surgery

What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to follow a very low calorie diet or a low calorie diet for 21 days before surgery. Body measurements, blood parameters, liver volume by CT scan, and compliance with the intervention are measured before and after the intervention.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
In the short term, it is not expected that the results obtained may directly benefit the participant, although they could be of interest for future patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The study does not pose any additional risk apart from providing blood samples and undergoing CT scans.

Where is the study run from?
Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus (Spain)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
September 2014 to July 2017

Who is funding the study?
Nestle S.A.

Who is the main contact?
Dr Jordi Salas Salvado

Contact information

Dr Jordi Salas Salvado
Scientific

Human Nutrition Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
C/Sant Llorenç 21
Reus
43201
Spain

Study information

Study designSingle-center randomized parallel trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised parallel trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet
Scientific titleEffects of two preoperatory weight loss diets on hepatic volume and surgical complications in morbid obese bariatric surgery candidates: a randomized clinical trial
Study objectivesPre-operative weight loss in patients with morbid obesity candidates for bariatric surgery through the use of a Low Calorie Diet (LCD) will be more effective than a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) on the preservation of protein and immune status, reduction of surgical complications, hospital stay and will be equally effective in terms of reduction in liver volume.
Ethics approval(s)Ethical committee of the University Hospital Sant Joan de Reus, 29/01/2015, CEIC reference project: 14-09-18 / 9proj4, reference CEIC esmena: 15-01-29 / 1esmproj1
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedInfluence of two types of pre-surgery diets on the decrease of hepatomegaly in morbidly obese candidates for bariatric surgery
InterventionSubjects will be randomized with a 1:1 ratio using an excel randomization table to follow a very low calorie diet (VLCD) or a low-calorie diet (LCD) for a period of 21 days. Both dietary interventions had the same percentage of macronutrients (46.8% carbohydrates, 36.4% protein, 9.3% fat, and 7.4% fiber). The total amount of energy administered with the VLCD (4 sachets of Optifast®; Nestlé Health Science; 2011) will be 800 kcal/day, broth and non-calorie beverages allowed. The LCD diet consisted of a defined fixed diet containing 1200 kcal/day also using two sachets of Optifast®.
Intervention typeMixed
Primary outcome measureHepatic volume through computed tomography at baseline and 21 days after dietary intervention
Secondary outcome measures1. Body weight and anthropometry parameters at baseline and at 21 days of intervention
2. Leukocyte count and serum albumin, prealbumin and total proteins at baseline and at 21 days of intervention
3. Renal and hepatic function parameters at baseline and at 21 days of intervention
4. Surgery complications (between surgery until 6 months after surgery) and hospital stay length (during the hospital stay)
5. Dietary compliance and acceptability, assessed weekly during the first 3 weeks of the intervention
Overall study start date01/09/2014
Completion date31/07/2017

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants80 effectively randomized participants: 40 in each group
Key inclusion criteriaBMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or BMI between 35-40 kg/m2 with associated major comorbidities undergoing bariatric surgery
Key exclusion criteriaThe same criteria established by hospital protocol for patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Date of first enrolment01/03/2015
Date of final enrolment31/07/2017

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Spain

Study participating centre

Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus
Avinguda Dr Josep Laporte, 2
Reus (Tarragona)
43204
Spain

Sponsor information

Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus
Hospital/treatment centre

Avinguda Dr Josep Laporte, 2
Reus (Tarragona)
43204
Spain

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Funders

Funder type

Industry

Nestle S.A.

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date31/07/2018
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryData sharing statement to be made available at a later date
Publication and dissemination planThe protocol and statistical plan are not available. Planned publication of the results in a high-impact peer reviewed journal.
IPD sharing planThe data sharing plans for the current study are unknown and will be made available at a later date.

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Basic results 29/08/2018 30/08/2018 No No
Results article results 01/12/2018 Yes No

Additional files

ISRCTN16967604_BasicResults_29Aug18.pdf
Uploaded 30/08/2018

Editorial Notes

30/08/2018: The basic results of this trial have been uploaded as an additional file.
28/08/2018: Publication reference added.