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Can rib reshaping surgery improve body image? a study tracks the outcomes

NCT ID NCT07805941

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Research Inc Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 08, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 200 adults aged 18 to 65 who are having posterior aesthetic rib remodeling surgery to see how it affects their body image and physical, psychological, sexual, and social well-being. Participants will fill out BODY-Q questionnaires before surgery and at several points up to 12 months after, and researchers will also measure waist and hip size. The main goal is to see if body image scores improve one year after surgery and whether that improvement is linked to a lasting reduction in waist size.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Posterior aesthetic rib remodeling surgery (RIBOSS technique)
What this could lead to
If improvements in body image and function are confirmed, this could help surgeons and patients make more informed decisions about aesthetic rib remodeling.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may be influenced by patient expectations or other factors, and the surgery carries standard surgical risks.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults who independently elect posterior aesthetic rib remodeling and agree to longitudinal anthropometric and patient-reported outcome assessment.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 65 years. * Scheduled for posterior aesthetic rib remodeling after an independent clinical decision. * Ability to complete validated Spanish-language BODY-Q scales and follow-up visits. * Stable body weight for at least 3 months before surgery. * Written informed consent for prospective data collection. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior posterior rib remodeling or rib resection. * Planned pregnancy during the 12-month follow-up. * Major weight-loss intervention planned during follow-up. * Psychiatric or cognitive condition preventing reliable completion of patient-reported measures. * Inability to complete baseline BODY-Q or standardized waist measurement. * Participation in another intervention expected to independently alter body image outcomes during follow-up.

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Aesthetic surgery outcome Body image

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinica INO

    RECRUITING

    Bogotá, Colombia

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