Comparison Between Gastric Band, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass Surgeries
United States26 participantsStarted 2012-01
Plain-language summary
Determine the short and long term safety and efficacy of the Gastric bypass , laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and Gastric banding (LAGB) on severely obese adolescents. The procedure selection is made by the patient or patient and guardian. This is not a randomized trial.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 19 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Youth 14-19yrs
* 6 months of attempts at weight management by primary care physician or Pediatric Endocrinologist
* Approval by the Adolescent Bariatric Surgery clinic to undergo surgery
* Physically or nearly physically mature
* BMI \>= 35kg/m2 with one obesity related comorbidities or BMI \>= 40 kg/m2
* Commitment to avoid pregnancy for at least 1 year postoperatively
* Capability and willingness to adhere to nutritional guidelines postoperatively
* Informed consent to surgical treatment
* Demonstration of decisional capacity
* Supportive family environment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to be approved by Yale Adolescent Bariatric Surgery clinic to undergo surgery
* Uncontrolled psychosis
* Uncontrolled depression
* Drug or alcohol abuse
* History of congenital or acquired anomalies of gastrointestinal tract
* Esophageal anatomical abnormality or dysmotility
* Inflammatory bowel disease
* Severe cardiopulmonary disease
* Severe coagulopathy
* Hepatic insufficiency or cirrhosis
* Presence of localized or systemic infection at time of surgery
* Obesity related to central causes: Prader Willi and hypothalamic abnormalities
* Non-compliance to nutrition plan, exercise, and behavioral counseling/treatment
* Pregnant, breast-feeding or planning of becoming pregnant within 1-2 years of surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.