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The Effect of Lifestyle Intervention Versus Gastric Bypass on Various Comorbidities in Morbidly Obese Subjects

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypertension
Interventions
Behavioral: Intensive lifestyle intervention
Procedure: Bariatric surgery
Registration Number
NCT00273104
Lead Sponsor
The Hospital of Vestfold
Brief Summary

This follow up study (\>1 year) aims to compare the effects of lifestyle intervention and gastric by pass surgery on various comorbidities associated with morbid obesity.

Detailed Description

Not addressed

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
180
Inclusion Criteria
  • Morbidly obese patients
Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Intensive lifestyle interventionIntensive lifestyle interventionIntensive lifestyle intervention (1-year endurance) at a rehabilitation centre. The intervention consisted of motivation for behaviour change including calorie restriction and increased physical activity.
Bariatric surgeryBariatric surgeryBariatric surgery (gastric bypass) offered to patients after informed consent and shared decision. The surgical procedure was performed at Vestfold Hospital Trust by experienced bariatric surgeons.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Improvement of co-morbidities1-year after treatment start

1-year comparative nonrandomized controlled trial

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety issues1-year

Surgical complications and serious adverse events in both groups as published

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital in Vestfold

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Tonsberg, Norway

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