June 2, 2023

Bariatric Surgery Impact on Cancer Screening (BASICS)

Study Updated 03/05/2024

Study Design: Retrospective Observational
PCORnet Infrastructure: Collaboration, CDM, Engagement
Principal Investigator: Kathleen McTigue
Site Name: University of Pittsburgh/UPMC
PCORnet® Network Partner: PaTH
Funder: NIH/NCI
Funding Date: 2023
Study Duration: 2023 – 2024
Participating Clinical Research Networks: GPC, PaTH, STAR
Therapeutic Area: Oncology
Condition: Obesity
Population: Adults with BMI 35+ who have had bariatric procedures
Status: Active, not recruiting

Research Question(s):

  1. How are patients’ cancer screening practices impacted by bariatric surgery for weight loss?