Does the respiratory function of obese individuals retrun to normal following surgically-induced weight reduction?

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Obesity; Respiratory function; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Respiratory - Normal development and function of the respiratory system

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000188538
• Lead Sponsor: we are applying for money from local sources, for example the University of Otago Research Grant

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-05-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Any subjects listed for gastric banding will be approached.

Exclusion Criteria

The only exclusion criteria are if there are any contraindications to the testing being performed, e.g. epilepsy and methacholine challenge.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Respiratory function (both static and under exercise) in both those undergoing surgery and controls[Measurements will be made before and 6 months after surgery];Body fat distribution as measured by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) in both those undergoing surgery and controls[Measurements will be made before and 6 months after surgery];Anthropometry in both those undergoing surgery and controls[Measurements will be made before and 6 months after surgery]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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