Clinical Research Directory

SHAPE-ENDO: Multimodal Pre-Surgical Optimization in Patients With Obesity and Early-Stage Endometrial Cancer

SHAPE-ENDO is a prospective observational study conducted at Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge evaluating a multimodal pre-surgical optimization strategy for women with obesity (BMI ≥35) and atypical endometrial hyperplasia or early-stage endometrial cancer. Participants receive standard-of-care interventions including GLP1 RA therapy, levonorgestrel intrauterine device (with or without oral progestins), structured nutrition and exercise programs, and scheduled endometrial surveillance. The study aims to assess whether this multimodal strategy improves metabolic health, promotes weight loss, and increases eligibility for minimally invasive surgery while maintaining oncologic safety during the optimization period. Participants are followed for 12 months with monitoring of anthropometric and metabolic parameters, histological response, quality of life, and treatment adherence. All interventions are part of routine clinical care. Findings from this study may inform future comparative trials evaluating metabolic optimization strategies in patients with obesity and early-stage endometrial cancer.

The OB-WELL Project, a Randomized Controlled Trial of an Internet-Based Self-Help System for Psychological Support in Obesity

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the OB-WELL program, an internet-based self-help intervention grounded in the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Strategic Therapy (BST), designed to promote psychological well-being among individuals with obesity from the general Italian population. Methods: A three-arm randomized controlled trial with individual-level random allocation will be conducted to compare two active intervention formats - CBT and BST - with a waiting list (WL) control condition. The intervention will last six weeks and will consist of five online self-help modules followed by one individual synchronous session. Selected psychological outcomes will be assessed at baseline and immediately post-intervention (after 6 weeks). Participants in the experimental groups will also complete follow-up assessments at 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment termination. Expected results and conclusions: Both active interventions are expected to show greater improvements immediately post-treatment compared to the waitlist (WL) condition, and these effects are anticipated to be maintained over time. It is further hypothesized that the BST condition will demonstrate greater stability of psychological outcomes at follow-up compared to CBT.

Digital Follow-Up and Nursing Education in Bariatric Surgery Patients

This randomized controlled experimental study aims to evaluate the effect of a PHP-MySQL database-based digital follow-up system combined with structured nursing education on quality of life, body mass index (BMI), and exercise habits in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Although bariatric surgery is an effective treatment for morbid obesity, long-term success depends largely on adherence to lifestyle modifications, including regular physical activity and sustained behavioral change. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive structured nursing education along with an 8-week digitally monitored exercise program starting at postoperative month four. The control group will receive standard postoperative care. Outcomes will be assessed using the Moorehead-Ardelt Quality of Life Questionnaire II (MA-II), BMI measurements, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The study aims to provide evidence for integrating digital health technologies and structured nursing interventions into postoperative bariatric care.