Social Isolation But Not Deprivation Involved in Employment Status After Bariatric Surgery. (NCT06998953) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Social Isolation But Not Deprivation Involved in Employment Status After Bariatric Surgery.
France133 participantsStarted 2020-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study looked at how bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) affects people's chances of getting a job, especially in a low-income area. Researchers followed 133 patients (mostly women, average age 45) about 2 years after their surgery. Most had a type of surgery called sleeve gastrectomy and lost a significant amount of weight.
They found that 19 people got a job after surgery, but 3 also became unemployed. People who were already employed before surgery had better results on satisfaction and well-being scores. Interestingly, finding a new job after surgery wasn't linked to weight loss, age, or sex. Also, being poor (measured by the EPICES score) didn't affect employment outcomes. However, people who felt more socially isolated were less likely to lose weight successfully.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 67 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who underwent bariatric surgery (mainly sleeve gastrectomy).
* Follow-up duration of approximately 2.3 ± 0.1 years after surgery.
* Residing in a deprived area (context of the study).
* Adults (participants were aged between 18 and 67 years).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who did not undergo bariatric surgery.
* Missing or incomplete data (e.g., unanswered questionnaires).
* Patients outside the follow-up period (less or more than 2.3 years post-surgery).
* Possibly: Minors (\<18 years old).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Change in employment status after bariatric surgery