RecruitingNCT07805941

Prospective Evaluation of Body Image, Physical, Psychological, Sexual, and Social Outcomes After Posterior Aesthetic Rib Remodeling

Sponsor

Research Inc

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Body Image Aesthetic Surgery Outcome

Summary

This prospective observational cohort will evaluate patient-reported and anthropometric outcomes after posterior aesthetic rib remodeling. Selected BODY-Q scales will measure body image, physical, psychological, sexual, and social function before surgery and through 12 months. Standardized waist and hip measurements will be collected at the same visits. The primary outcome is change in BODY-Q Body Image score at one year, and analyses will assess whether patient-reported improvement is associated with sustained waist reduction.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying BODY-Q Assessment and a procedure called Posterior Aesthetic Rib Remodeling for people with aesthetic surgery outcome and body image. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREPosterior Aesthetic Rib Remodeling

Posterior rib remodeling is performed according to the treating surgeon's standardized RIBOSS technique and clinical indications. The research protocol does not assign surgery; it observes outcomes after the independent treatment decision. Linked arm/group(s): Posterior Rib Remodeling Cohort.

OTHERBODY-Q Assessment

Selected licensed BODY-Q scales will be administered using the authorized Spanish translation and Rasch transformation. Proposed scales are Body Image, Physical Function, Psychological Function, Sexual Function, Social Function, and Body or Abdomen appearance satisfaction. Linked arm/group(s): Posterior Rib Remodeling Cohort.