Obesity (BMI > 35)BARI-NUTRINCT07747168
Predictive Value of Nutritional and Inflammatory Indices for Postoperative Complications After Bariatric Surgery
An observational study of Obesity (BMI > 35) and Morbid Obesity, run by G.Gennimatas General Hospital at 1 site in Greece.
Trial summary
Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity, but postoperative complications remain an important cause of morbidity. Several nutritional and inflammatory biomarkers derived from routine preoperative blood tests have been proposed as predictors of postoperative outcomes; however, their comparative… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity (BMI > 35), Morbid Obesity
- What is being tested?
- Bariatric Surgery
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- How many people
- 600 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGreece
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2023to 30 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Observational
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adult patients who underwent bariatric surgery at a single tertiary referral center between 2023 and 2026 and met the study eligibility criteria.
Who may be able to join
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Patients who underwent bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, SADI, or SASI).
- Availability of complete preoperative laboratory data required for calculation of nutritional and inflammatory indices.
- Availability of postoperative follow-up data for assessment of 30-day complications.
Who cannot join
- Patients younger than 18 years.
- Missing key preoperative laboratory values required to calculate study indices.
- Incomplete medical records or unavailable 30-day postoperative outcome data.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Predictive Value of Nutritional and Inflammatory Indices for Postoperative Complications in Bariatric Surgery Patients: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study
Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for severe obesity, but postoperative complications remain an important cause of morbidity. Several nutritional and inflammatory biomarkers derived from routine preoperative blood tests have been proposed as predictors of postoperative outcomes; however, their comparative value in bariatric surgery has not been fully established.
This single-center retrospective cohort study will evaluate the ability of preoperative nutritional and inflammatory indices, including the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI), Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), Systemic Inflammation Response Index (SIRI), and C-reactive Protein-to-Albumin Ratio (CAR), to predict 30-day postoperative complications following bariatric surgery. The study aims to identify the most clinically useful biomarker for preoperative risk stratification and optimization of perioperative care.
Read the detailed description
Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for severe obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. Despite advances in perioperative care, early postoperative complications continue to contribute to patient morbidity and healthcare utilization. Reliable preoperative risk stratification tools are therefore essential for identifying patients at increased risk and optimizing perioperative management.
Nutritional status and systemic inflammation have emerged as important determinants of surgical outcomes. Several composite indices calculated from routinely available laboratory parameters, including albumin, C-reactive protein, leukocyte subsets, and platelet counts, have demonstrated prognostic value in different surgical populations. However, evidence regarding their comparative predictive performance in bariatric surgery remains limited.
This single-center retrospective cohort study will include consecutive adult patients who underwent sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass procedures between 2023 and 2026. Preoperative nutritional and inflammatory indices (PNI, NLR, PLR, SII, SIRI, and CAR) will be calculated from the most recent preoperative laboratory values.
The primary outcome is the occurrence of any Clavien-Dindo grade II or higher postoperative complication within 30 days after surgery. Secondary outcomes include the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI), length of hospital stay, intensive care unit admission, and 30-day mortality. Multivariable regression analyses will be performed to determine the independent predictive value of each index after adjustment for relevant demographic and clinical variables.
The findings of this study are expected to improve preoperative risk assessment and facilitate identification of patients who may benefit from targeted perioperative optimization strategies.
- Conditions
- Obesity (BMI > 35), Morbid Obesity
- Being tested
- Bariatric Surgery
- Keywords
- Bariatric Surgery, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, Prognostic Nutritional Index, PNI, Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, NLR, Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio, PLR, Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index, SII, Systemic Inflammation Response Index, Clavien-Dindo Classification, Risk Stratification, C-Reactive Protein-to-Albumin Ratio, CAR
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Bariatric SurgeryProcedure or surgery
Standard bariatric surgical procedures performed as part of routine clinical care, including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass procedures (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, SADI, and SASI). No study-specific intervention was assigned.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Bariatric Surgery Cohort | Adult patients who underwent bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass procedures including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, SADI, and SASI) between 2023 and 2026. Preoperative nutritional and inflammatory indices were evaluated for their association with 30-day postoperative complications. Receives: Procedure: Bariatric Surgery |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
30-Day Postoperative Complications (Clavien-Dindo Grade II or Higher)
Occurrence of any postoperative complication classified as Clavien-Dindo grade II or higher within 30 days after bariatric surgery.
Measured: 30 days after surgery
Secondary outcomes (3)
Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI)
Comprehensive Complication Index calculated from all postoperative complications occurring within 30 days after surgery.
Measured: 30 days after surgery
Length of Hospital Stay
Total duration of hospitalization following bariatric surgery.
Measured: From surgery until hospital discharge (up to 30 days)
From surgery until hospital discharge (up to 30 days)
All-cause mortality occurring within 30 days after bariatric surgery.
Measured: 30 days after surgery
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Aug 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2023
- Primary completion31 May 2026
- Study completion30 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Obesity (BMI > 35)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 600 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- G.Gennimatas General Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Panagiotis Chatzistavridis, G.Gennimatas General Hospital
- Investigators
- Amalia Douma, MD PHD, Principal investigator, G.Gennimatas General HospitalPanagiotis Chatzistavridis, MD, Principal investigator, G.Gennimatas General Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07747168
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 24050/28-07-2026
- Other IDs
- 24050/28-07-2026
- Acronym
- BARI-NUTRI
- Status last verified
- Jul 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Jul 2026
- Last updated
- 6 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided