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Cost-effectiveness of weight loss for type 2 diabetics: a randomised controlled trial of LapBand placement

Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Diet 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
NameTimeMethod
Weight loss: change in weight in kilograms and BMI[fortnightly at timepoints up to 2 yrs]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Cost effectiveness. Estimation by economist of QALYs DALYs etc after a consideration of costs of surgery, aftercare etc[Continuous uo to 2 yrs]
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