The Causal Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality

Launched by KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET · May 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of bariatric surgery, a weight-loss surgery, on heart disease and death rates in people with obesity. The researchers want to find out if this surgery helps reduce the risk of heart problems and death, and if one type of surgery works better than another. They will look at data from individuals in Sweden who are eligible for bariatric surgery, comparing health outcomes for those who have the surgery with those who are managing their weight without surgery.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be men or women of reproductive age who have been diagnosed with obesity but do not have a history of heart disease or cancer. They also should not have any medical reasons that would prevent them from having surgery. If you join the trial, you can expect to be part of a study that aims to better understand how weight-loss surgery affects heart health and how different types of surgery may be more effective for certain individuals. This research could help many people make informed decisions about their health and treatment options.

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Eligibility criteria

• 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