Cost-effectiveness of weight loss for type 2 diabetics: a randomised controlled trial of LapBand placement
Completed
- Conditions
- ObesityDiet and Nutrition - Obesity
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12611000287932
- Lead Sponsor
- Centre for Obesity Research & Education
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
1. obese (BMI >30)
2. undergone bariatric surgery
Exclusion Criteria
1. previous stomach surgery
2. aged > 60 years
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight loss: change in weight in kilograms and BMI[fortnightly at timepoints up to 2 yrs]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Cost effectiveness. Estimation by economist of QALYs DALYs etc after a consideration of costs of surgery, aftercare etc[Continuous uo to 2 yrs]