Trial Comparing Elan Specialized Bariatric Supplements With Standard Multivitamins in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Procedures

Launched by GENERAL COMMITTEE OF TEACHING HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTES, EGYPT · Jun 6, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new type of dietary supplement specifically designed for patients who are undergoing weight-loss surgeries, like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. These surgeries can lead to vitamin deficiencies because they change how the body absorbs nutrients. The trial compares these specialized bariatric supplements to standard multivitamins to see which is more effective in preventing vitamin deficiencies after surgery. It's important because many patients who have these surgeries need more nutrients than what regular vitamins provide.

To participate in this trial, you need to be an adult between 18 and 65 years old who is scheduled for one of the weight-loss surgeries mentioned. You should be able to give informed consent and agree to follow the study for a year. However, if you have certain health issues that affect how your body absorbs nutrients, are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study, or have had previous gastrointestinal surgeries, you won't be eligible. If you join, you can expect to receive either the new supplements or standard multivitamins and will be monitored for changes in your vitamin levels over the year. This trial aims to ensure that patients get the right nutrients to support their recovery and health after surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Eligible participants must be adults:
• • Aged 18 to 65 years
• • Capable of providing informed consent
• • Willing to comply with study procedures and follow-up visits over 12 months.
• • Candidates must have no prior history of MBS or gastrointestinal surgery and must be scheduled for one of the three aforementioned primary procedures.
• • Both male and female patients will be considered, and no restrictions will be placed based on ethnicity or socioeconomic status.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Exclusion criteria include:
• • The presence of chronic conditions that may independently affect micronutrient metabolism or absorption, such as chronic kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or hepatic insufficiency.
• • Additional exclusion criteria include pregnancy or lactation at the time of enrollment
• • Plans for pregnancy within the study period
• • Active malignancy
• • Any use of investigational drugs or supplements within the past 30 days.
• • Patients undergoing revisional bariatric surgery or conversion procedures will also be excluded.