Spine changes and back pain after weight loss from bariatric surgery
Studies how major weight loss after bariatric surgery affects the spine in adults with obesity.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Prospective Study on the Consequences of Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery on Obese Patients' Spine.
Key facts
- Where
- Paris, FranceSee the site
Where in France
- Hôpital Européen Georges PompidouParis, FranceTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
- Trial code
- NCT04893954
- Record updated
- 15 September 2025
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to determine how an important weight loss after bariatric surgery affects obese patients ' spine, and the effects it has on low back pain, sagittal alignment and lipomatosis .Read full original descriptionShow less
Prospective Study on the Consequences of Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery on Obese Patients' Spine : Effects on Low Back Pain, Sagittal Alignment and Lipomatosis.
The purpose of this study is to determine how an important weight loss after bariatric surgery affects obese patients ' spine, and the effects it has on low back pain, sagittal alignment and lipomatosis .
Inclusion: Age > 18 years old; BMI > 40 or BMI > 35 with comorbidities due to obesity ( criteria for bariatric surgery); Follow up in Pompidou's Hospital Nutrition service; Bariatric surgery intervention ( Sleeve gastrectomy or By pass); Follow up possible for one year or more; Being covered by French social insurance; Consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion: Bariatric surgery postoperative complication; History of spine surgery; Non mastering of french language; MRI contraindication; Patient under legal protection ( e.g. guardianship).