Status:

RECRUITING

Bariatric Surgery Evaluation and Assessment of Treatment Efficacy - Intervention Trial

Lead Sponsor:

University Medical Center Groningen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Rijnstate Hospital

Conditions:

Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Atrial Fibrillation

Eligibility:

All Genders

45-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if a bariatric surgery strategy will improve clinical endpoints, cardiac parameters and functional status in patients with obesity (with BMI 32-40 kg/m2)...

Detailed Description

The primary objective is to study the effect of a bariatric surgery strategy on the hierarchical occurrence of: 1) all-cause mortality within 2 years, 2) emergency room visit or hospitalization for HF...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Signs and symptoms of HF according to the Europeans Society of Cardiology guideline;
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥40%;
  • HFA-PEFF score ≥5 or HFA-PEFF score 2-4 in combination with positive stress test;
  • Between 45 and 70 years of age;
  • BMI 32-40 kg/m2;
  • Paroxysmal or persistent AF with a rhythm control strategy;
  • Willing to undergo both treatment strategies;
  • Written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • BMI ≥40 kg/m2;
  • BMI \<32 kg/m2;
  • Patients unwilling or unable to sign informed consent;
  • More than moderate mitral valve regurgitation/aortic valve regurgitation;
  • More than mild mitral valve stenosis/aortic valve stenosis;
  • Inadequate echocardiographic window for the assessment of LV mass index and/or the echocardiographic criteria needed for the HFA-PEFF score;
  • History of myocardial infarction, myocarditis, any invasive cardiac intervention (e.g. surgery, percutaneous coronary intervention, ablation) or stroke, \<3 months before inclusion;
  • Scheduled for AF ablation;
  • Complex congenital heart disease;
  • Negative treatment advise from a specialized psychiatrist due to non-stabilized psychotic disorders, severe depression and/or personality disorders;
  • Patients unable to care for themselves or who are unable adapt to inherent lifestyle changes following bariatric surgery;
  • Any medical condition that limits life span \<2 years;
  • Diseases requiring long term use of anti-inflammatory treatments;
  • The use of medication associated with substantial effects (\>5 kg) on body weight.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

108 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06065124

Start Date

July 1 2024

End Date

October 1 2027

Last Update

April 1 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Rijnstate Hospital

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands, 6815AD

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University Medical Center Groningen

Groningen, Provincie Groningen, Netherlands, 9713GZ