Change in Cognitive Function in Obese Patients After Bariatric Surgery - an Observational Study

Charite University, Berlin, Germany82 enrolled

Overview

Bariatric surgery provides a strong and long-term effect in reducing weight in obese subjects. Studies showed that obesity and its comorbidities are associated with a lower cognitive performance. The aim of the researchers study is to examine the cognitive performance of the patients before and after bariatric surgery.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity Bariatric Surgery

Interventions

ObservationOTHER

Observational study to examine changes in cognition following bariatric surgery after one year.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \> 40 * Age: 18-60 Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 40 * Age \< 18 and \> 60 * Presence of Cancer * Presence of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases * Presence of Addiction

Locations (1)

Surgery Department, Charite University

Berlin, Germany

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

performance in a neuropsychological test battery before and after surgery

Time frame: 6 month

Secondary Outcomes

performance in neuropsychological test battery 12 month after surgery compared to performance after 6 month and baseline performance

Time frame: 12 month

performance in further cognitive tests

Time frame: 6 - 12 month

surrogat parameters, blood parameters

Time frame: 6-12 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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