Does the respiratory function of obese individuals retrun to normal following surgically-induced weight reduction?
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30 participants
May 1, 2006
Observational
Conditions
Summary
The study will compare respiratory function at rest and exercise in patients undergoing gastric banding for obesity. They will be compared to similar weight individuals who do not have surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Any subjects listed for gastric banding will be approached.
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Interventions
This is an observational study on subjects who are undergoing gastric banding for obesity - the initial visit will take place before surgery and the follow-up visit will take place 6 months later.. The study itself has no interventions. Study subjects will be matched with controls and they will have a one off visit around the time of the 6 month follow up for the surgery patient.
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ACTRN12606000188538