Comparing health risks after obesity treatment methods

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The BASUN study is a long-term observational study that compares the health outcomes of 1000 individuals who underwent obesity surgery with 400 individuals treated through conventional methods. It aims to identify the risks of malnutrition, metabolic bone disease, and impaired oral health associated with these treatments over a 10-year period. Participants are followed through detailed checkups and assessments, including nutritional status, bone health, and oral health, using various methods such as interviews, blood tests, and dental examinations. The study seeks to provide insights that could lead to more personalized medical guidelines for obesity treatment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients eligible for obesity treatment under specialist care with medical methods or with surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* no ability to speak, read or write in Swedish

Where it's running

• Department of Gastrosurgical R & E, the Sahlgrenska Academy,University of Gothenburg
  Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lars Fandriks, M.D., PhD. — Institute of Clinical Sciences, the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg
• Study coordinator: Lars Fandriks, M.D., PhD.
• Email: lars.fandriks@gastro.gu.se
• Phone: +46313424123

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.