A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Patient Compliance Using Standard Versus Intensified "Get Ready" Smartphone Application in Bariatric Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the impact of a newly intensified digital platform called the "Get Ready" smartphone application for patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The study aims to measure weight loss before and after surgery, the occurrence of dumping symptoms, quality of life, and how well patients follow supplement intake instructions. This research addresses how improved digital support might enhance patient education and care after bariatric surgery, which is increasingly common for treating obesity and related conditions like hypertension, sleep apnea, and diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to use either the standard version or a more intensified and interactive version of the "Get Ready" application after surgery. Both groups will use the app to support their postoperative care. The study measures outcomes at multiple time points: weight at 3, 6, and 12 months; health survey results at 12 months; blood tests at 6 and 12 months; and dumping symptom scores at 3, 6, and 12 months. The study also tracks unplanned clinical visits during the 12-month period. During the study, participants will complete various questionnaires and undergo bloodwork to assess health progress and quality of life. Researchers will monitor patient compliance with supplement intake and overall weight changes. This involvement lasts for 12 months after surgery, providing ongoing data to evaluate the effectiveness of the intensified digital platform in supporting recovery and health management after bariatric surgery.

A Prospective Randomnised Controlled Trial Comparing Overall Patient Compliance in a Bariatric Surgical Pathway Using the Standard Versus a More Intensified and Interactive Version of the "Get Ready" Smartphone Application.