Prospective Evaluation of Body Image, Physical, Psychological, Sexual, and Social Outcomes After Posterior Aesthetic Rib Remodeling

September 1, 2026 updated by: Research Inc
This prospective observational cohort will evaluate patient-reported and anthropometric outcomes after posterior aesthetic rib remodeling. Selected BODY-Q scales will measure body image, physical, psychological, sexual, and social function before surgery and through 12 months. Standardized waist and hip measurements will be collected at the same visits. The primary outcome is change in BODY-Q Body Image score at one year, and analyses will assess whether patient-reported improvement is associated with sustained waist reduction.

Study Overview

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Recruiting

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Detailed Description

Adults who independently elect posterior rib remodeling will be enrolled before surgery. The study will administer a prespecified subset of licensed BODY-Q scales and will obtain standardized anthropometric and photographic measurements at baseline and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Each BODY-Q scale will be scored independently. Mixed-effects models will estimate change in body image and other functional domains, and regression analyses will assess whether changes correspond to objective waist reduction. Complications and major weight change will be incorporated into the interpretation of outcomes.

Study Type

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Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

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200

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Study Locations

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adults who independently elect posterior aesthetic rib remodeling and agree to longitudinal anthropometric and patient-reported outcome assessment.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 to 65 years.
  • Scheduled for posterior aesthetic rib remodeling after an independent clinical decision.
  • Ability to complete validated Spanish-language BODY-Q scales and follow-up visits.
  • Stable body weight for at least 3 months before surgery.
  • Written informed consent for prospective data collection.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Prior posterior rib remodeling or rib resection.
  • Planned pregnancy during the 12-month follow-up.
  • Major weight-loss intervention planned during follow-up.
  • Psychiatric or cognitive condition preventing reliable completion of patient-reported measures.
  • Inability to complete baseline BODY-Q or standardized waist measurement.
  • Participation in another intervention expected to independently alter body image outcomes during follow-up.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Posterior Rib Remodeling Cohort
Participants undergo the clinically selected posterior rib remodeling procedure and complete prospective BODY-Q and anthropometric assessments.
Procedure: Posterior Aesthetic Rib Remodeling
Posterior rib remodeling is performed according to the treating surgeon's standardized RIBOSS technique and clinical indications. The research protocol does not assign surgery; it observes outcomes after the independent treatment decision. Linked arm/group(s): Posterior Rib Remodeling Cohort.
Other: BODY-Q Assessment
Selected licensed BODY-Q scales will be administered using the authorized Spanish translation and Rasch transformation. Proposed scales are Body Image, Physical Function, Psychological Function, Sexual Function, Social Function, and Body or Abdomen appearance satisfaction. Linked arm/group(s): Posterior Rib Remodeling Cohort.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in BODY-Q Body Image Score
Time Frame: Baseline and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Rasch-transformed 0-to-100 BODY-Q Body Image score; higher scores indicate a more positive body image. Change is the postoperative month-12 score minus baseline.
Baseline and postoperative month 12. 1 year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Change in BODY-Q Sexual Function Score
Time Frame: Baseline, postoperative month 3, postoperative month 6, and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Rasch-transformed 0-to-100 BODY-Q Sexual Function score; higher scores indicate better self-reported sexual function and comfort with body appearance.
Baseline, postoperative month 3, postoperative month 6, and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Change in BODY-Q Physical, Psychological, and Social Function Scores
Time Frame: Baseline, postoperative month 3, postoperative month 6, and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Each selected BODY-Q scale is independently transformed to 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better function. Scores will not be combined into an unvalidated total.
Baseline, postoperative month 3, postoperative month 6, and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Change in Waist Circumference
Time Frame: Baseline, postoperative month 3, postoperative month 6, and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Waist circumference in centimeters will be measured at a fixed anatomical landmark at end-expiration, using three repeated measurements averaged at each visit.
Baseline, postoperative month 3, postoperative month 6, and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Association Between Waist Reduction and BODY-Q Improvement
Time Frame: Baseline and postoperative month 12. 1 year
Correlation and adjusted regression between change in waist circumference and change in each prespecified BODY-Q domain.
Baseline and postoperative month 12. 1 year

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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Research Inc

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Hugo Aguilar, MD, plastic surgery

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General Publications

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Study Start (Actual)

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February 1, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

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May 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

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December 1, 2026

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First Submitted

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September 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 1, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

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September 8, 2026

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September 8, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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September 1, 2026

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September 1, 2026

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  • 014 (Nahrain Medical Research Collective (NMRC))

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

NOT CONTEMPLED IN THE PATIENT INFORMED CONSENT

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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