Examining the effects of bariatric surgery on heart disease and mortality

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

This observational study investigates the causal effects of bariatric surgery on cardiovascular disease and mortality among individuals with obesity. It aims to determine the effectiveness of different types of bariatric surgery, specifically gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, in reducing these health risks. Utilizing data from Swedish health registers, the study will compare outcomes between patients undergoing surgery and those receiving non-surgical obesity management, employing causal inference and machine learning techniques to analyze the results.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and women of reproductive age with a diagnosis of obesity, no prior history of cardiovascular disease or cancer, and no contraindications for surgery after 1982

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindications to bariatric surgery

Where it's running

• Karolinska Institutet
  Stockholm, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Conor MacDonald, PhD
• Email: conor.macdonald@ki.se
• Phone: 0000

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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.