RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06839677

Perception of Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Vertical Gastroplasty

Perception of Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Vertical Gastroplasty, a Descriptive Exploratory Study

Sponsor

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Mar 28, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Obesity

Summary

An emerging alternative to bariatric surgery for the treatment of obesity is bariatric endoscopic gastroplasty (gve), which offers a less invasive approach with fewer complications. however, the weight loss achieved through this technique is generally lower than that achieved with traditional bariatric surgery, leaving the impact on patients' quality of life uncertain. the aim of this multicentre exploratory descriptive study is to investigate the perception of the quality of life of patients with obesity undergoing gve, conducted at the complex operative unit of surgical digestive endoscopy of the university policlinico Agostino Gemelli IRCCS foundation as the promoting centre. italian patients over 18 years old, in post-gve follow-up for at least six months, with access to and familiarity with a computer or tablet will be included. data will be collected via a single semi-structured interview on microsoft teams, audio recorded and transcribed in full, and analysed using nvivo v1.6.2.32. participants' statements will be categorised into semantic categories and subsequently refined into sub-themes and themes through an iterative process.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study explores how patients with obesity feel about their quality of life after undergoing endoscopic vertical gastroplasty (GVE), a less invasive stomach-reshaping procedure that uses an endoscope instead of open surgery. While GVE causes less weight loss than traditional bariatric surgery, it also has fewer complications, and this study aims to understand how patients perceive the impact on their daily lives, well-being, and overall satisfaction. Italian adults over 18 who had GVE at least 6 months prior and have access to a computer or tablet may be eligible. Participation involves a single semi-structured interview conducted via Microsoft Teams, which will be audio-recorded and analyzed for themes related to quality of life. This summary was generated with AI assistance to help patients understand the study in plain language.

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Interventions

OTHERSemi-structured interview on quality of life

Data will be collected through a single semi-structured interview conducted by the principal investigators at each participating centre. A comprehensive review of the literature will be carried out to formulate the guiding questions for the interviews. The face-to-face interviews, conducted via the Microsoft Teams platform, will be flexible in order to prioritise patients' unique perspectives and explore all areas of research in depth.