Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Bariatric Surgery in Swedish Obese Subjects
Lead Sponsor:
Göteborg University
Collaborating Sponsors:
The Swedish Research Council
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
37-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study is to examine the long-term effects of bariatric surgery on overall mortality and obesity-related co-morbidities.
Detailed Description
The Swedish Obese Subjects (SOS) study is a prospective non-randomized controlled intervention study designed to examine the long-term effects of bariatric surgery compared to usual care in obese subj...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 37-60 years and BMI ≥34 kg/m2 in men and ≥38 kg/m2 in women.
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria of both groups were: earlier operation for gastric or duodenal ulcer; earlier bariatric surgery
- Gastric ulcer during the past 6 months; ongoing malignancy
- Active malignancy during the past 5 years
- Myocardial infarction during the past 6 months
- Bulimic eating pattern; drug or alcohol (\>0·75 L 40% liquor per week or corresponding amount of ethanol) abuse
- Psychiatric or cooperative problems contraindicating bariatric surgery
- Other contraindicating conditions (such as continuous glucocorticoid or anti-inflammatory treatment).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 1987
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
4047 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01479452
Start Date
January 1 1987
End Date
November 1 2005
Last Update
November 24 2011
Active Locations (1)
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SOS secretariat, Vita Straket 15, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Gothenburg, Sweden, 41345