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Stitch or clip? small trial aims to cut bleeding risk after Weight-Loss surgery

NCT ID NCT07238309

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests two common techniques—oversewing with stitches versus using surgical clips—to reinforce the staple line in gastric bypass surgery and reduce post-operative bleeding. Thirty adults undergoing laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass will be randomly assigned to one method. The main goal is to see which approach leads to fewer bleeding events within 30 days after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Oversewing and surgical ligation clips
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could show which technique better prevents bleeding after gastric bypass, improving patient safety and recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The methods are already in use, so no major new risks are expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 30 people

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

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ✔ Age ≥ 18years old * Sex: both sex * Fit for bariatric surgery * body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m 2 or higher or BMI between 35 and 40 kg/m2 with significant comorbidities, such as T2DM, hypertension, OSAS or significant osteo- articular alterations, not responsive to medical therapies * Patients should have tried and failed to lose weight using diet, exercise, and/or medication for at least 6 months * Patients or first guardians accept to participate in the current study * Patients or first guardians accept to provide informed written consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients less than 18 years old * Patients or first guardians refused to participate in the current study * Patients or first guardians refused to provide informed written consent * All patients with bleeding disorders and patients needing re-exploration for bleeding other than staple line Pregnant or breastfeeding women

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Gastric bypass surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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