The effect of weight loss on the quality of life and balance of obese patients who underwent stomach reduction surgery
Not Applicable
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Registration Number
- RBR-7tvv57
- Lead Sponsor
- niversidade Federal de São Paulo
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
Group 1 (n = 15): volunteers with grade II obesity (body mass index (BMI) between 35 and 39.9 kg / m²) associated with comorbidities or degree III obesity (BMI ? 40 kg / m²) with or without Comorbid conditions, referred to bariatric gastric bypass surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass gastroplasty).
Group 2 (n = 15): eutrophic volunteers, BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg / m².
Exclusion Criteria
Muscle skeletal deformities or dysfunctions that interfere with balance; Neurological dysfunctions; Vestibular problems; Problems with uncorrectable vision with glasses or contact lenses; Use of orthoses for ambulation; Participate in a physical activity program in the last 6 months; Pregnancy; Cognitive problems.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The objective of this proposal is to analyze if there is improvement of the postural balance, mobility and body perception of obese patients after weight loss consequent to bariatric surgery. The outcomes for comparison are differences in postural balance, mobility, and body perception before and after surgery.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method