Can we better support new mothers Who've had Weight-Loss surgery?
NCT ID NCT04297956
First seen Aug 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at women who have had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery and later given birth. It aims to understand if these women face higher rates of depression or anxiety after childbirth, and how their weight and nutrition change during this time. By tracking these factors, researchers hope to identify the unique challenges this group faces and pave the way for better care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- This research could lead to better support and tailored care for women who have had bariatric surgery and later give birth, potentially improving their mental health and postpartum outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study, so its findings may not apply to all women. It relies on self-reported data and questionnaires, which can be subjective and may not capture the full picture.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2020
- Finished
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Feb 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients visiting the metabolic ambulance for follow-up care after bariatric surgery are eligible for the study.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age * status following bariatric / metabolic surgery due to indication criteria * childbirth after bariatric / metabolic surgery, at least 6 months ago * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: \-
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adipositaszentrum Westküstenklinium Heide
Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, 25746, Germany
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Sana Adipositaszentrum NRW
Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, 42853, Germany
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Sana Adipositaszentrum Offenbach
Offenbach, Hesse, 63069, Germany
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Uniklinikum Aachen, Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-und Transplantationschirurgie
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, 52074, Germany
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University Hospital
Würzburg, Bavaria, 97080, Germany
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