Morbid Obesity and Severe Knee Osteoarthritis - Which Should Be Treated First? (NCT06767787)
Morbid Obesity and Severe Knee Osteoarthritis - Which Should Be Treated First? A Randomized Cross-over Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to determine whether undergoing bariatric surgery before knee replacement leads to better outcomes compared to undergoing knee replacement before bariatric surgery. Our secondary goal is to compare complication rates between these groups to determine if there is a difference based on the order of the two procedures. Participants will be randomly placed in one of two groups, with each undergoing both procedures but in opposite order. Quality of life will be assessed via questionnaires before and between each procedure, and rates of complications will also be documented to compare their rates between groups.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Health Sciences Centre — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Age range: 18 Years to 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (PROCEDURE)
- total knee arthroplasty (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Health Sciences Centre — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. Clare's Mercy Hospital — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (647) 227-1629
Email: dmuller@mun.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.