None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct an economic analysis involving a cost-effectiveness analysis of a previous randomised controlled trial of weight loss for type 2 diabetics with LapBand placement, involving an estimation of costs associated with both groups.
Interventions
The intervention was placement of a LapBand in patients to folow them and see how much weight they lose. The LapBand procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. The control did not recieve a LapBand. Weight loss was measured by weight lost in kilograms and BMI lost, as well as blood measurements. This trial went for 12 months.
An economic analysis of in terms of a cost-effectiveness analysis will be implemented in this phase. This will involve an estimation of costs associated with both groups (e
The intervention was placement of a LapBand in patients to folow them and see how much weight they lose. The LapBand procedure takes approximately 30 minutes. The control did not recieve a LapBand. Weight loss was measured by weight lost in kilograms and BMI lost, as well as blood measurements. This trial went for 12 months. An economic analysis of in terms of a cost-effectiveness analysis will be implemented in this phase. This will involve an estimation of costs associated with both groups (eg., Cost of the Lapband procedure etc)
Sponsors
Centre for Obesity Research & Education
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. obese (BMI >30) 2. undergone bariatric surgery
Exclusion criteria
1. previous stomach surgery 2. aged > 60 years
Outcome results
None listed