Morbid Obesity: Effects of Conservative Treatments and Gastric Bypass Surgery
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT00239850
- Lead Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of conservative treatments of obesity with surgery (gastric bypass).
- Detailed Description
The aim of this study is to evaluate 3 different treatments of obesity with gastric bypass. Two groups will be treated in different clinics and 1 group will be treated at our outpatient clinic. Sixty patients will participate in each group. Behavioural changes and weight loss over 4-5 years will be followed. We will also analyse changes in hormones, mental status, sexual behaviour, effect of training and quality of life.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 209
Inclusion Criteria
- Body mass index (BMI) > 40 or BMI > 35 with complications
Exclusion Criteria
- Unstable atherosclerotic disease
- Psychologically unstable
- Unable to participate in the training program
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method weight reduction quality of life
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method reduction in obesity complications
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
St. Olavs Hospital
🇳🇴Trondheim, Norway