A prospective randomized study of patients undergoing a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was performed. Patients were randomized into 2 groups: those patients receiving the multivitamin supplement during 3 months (Group 1), and those receiving the supplement during 12 months (Group 2). Laboratory data were recorded: vitamins and oligoelements at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery.
A prospective randomized study of patients undergoing a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy was performed. Patients were randomized into 2 groups: those patients receiving the multivitamin supplement (Multicentrum, Pfizer, 1 tablet/day) during 3 months (Group 1), and those receiving the supplement during 12 months (Group 2). Laboratory data were recorded: vitamins (D, B12 and folic acid) and oligoelements (calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc) at 3, 6 and 12 months after surgery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
The multivitamin supplement (Multicentrum® (Pfizer, Spain) 1 tablet/day) will be maintained during 3 months
The multivitamin supplement (Multicentrum® (Pfizer, Spain) 1 tablet/day) will be maintained during 12 months
Iron serum levels
Iron serum levels will be investigated in blood samples 12 months after surgery
Time frame: 12 months
Calcium serum levels
Calcium serum levels will be investigated in blood samples 12 months after surgery
Time frame: 12 months
Vitamin B12 serum levels
Vitamin B12 serum levels will be investigated in blood samples 12 months after surgery
Time frame: 12 months
Folic acid serum levels
Vitamin B12 serum levels will be investigated in blood samples 12 months after surgery
Time frame: 12 months
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