Physical Activity and Protein Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery (PAPAB)

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine wether regular physical activity in combination with protein supplementation after bariatric surgery can reduce the loss of muscle mass and wether a computer-assisted exercise program is more effective than a usual exercise program regarding frequency of physical activity, fitness and muscular strength.

Conditions

• Bariatric Surgery Candidate

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Protein

Postoperative intake of 25 g per day starting on the first day after hospital discharge until 6 months postoperatively.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Postoperative intake of 25 g per day starting on the first day after hospital discharge until 6 months postoperatively.

BEHAVIORAL

Computer-assisted exercise

Postoperative regular computer-assisted exercise using Nintendo Wii Mini, Nintendo Wii Balance Board and Wii Fit Plus Software. Exercise is advised to be done 4 times per week.

BEHAVIORAL

Usual exercise

Postoperative regular exercise using written exercise instructions. Exercise is advised to be done 4 times per week.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University Hospital Tuebingen

  collaborator OTHER

• University of Hohenheim

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Alfred Königsrainer, Professor · Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

• Tobias Meile, MD · Department of General, Visceral, and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

• Stephan C Bischoff, Professor · Department of Nutritional Medicine, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

65 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2014-03-31

Primary Completion

2015-11-30

Completion

2015-11-30

Countries

• Germany

Study Locations