PCORnet Bariatric Study eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for PCORnet Bariatric Study (PBS), individuals must have: 

• Had one of the three weight loss surgeries we are studying:
  • Adjustable gastric band (AGB) – commonly known as lap band or band.
  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) – commonly known as bypass.
  • Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) - commonly known as sleeve.
• Had the surgery between January 1, 2005 and September 30, 2015.
• Been 12–79 years old at the time of surgery.
• Had a body mass index (BMI) in the year prior to surgery that is > 35 kg/m². 

We are identifying eligible participants using de-identified electronic health records. Please find more information about eligibility.

Learn more about the PBS cohort:

The National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network (PCORnet) Bariatric Study Cohort: Rationale, Methods, and Baseline Characteristics. JMIR Research Protocols.

Lay summary of the PBS Cohort 

• Summary: Patients in the PCORnet Bariatric Study (PDF, 124K)

Questions?

Contact: Jane Anau
Research Project Manager
Jane.A.Anau@kp.org
206-287-4685