U.S., Feb. 28 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07437716) titled 'Impact Of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy On Obesity-Related Comorbidities In Patients Over 65 Years' on Feb. 18.
Brief Summary: This study compares laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery) with non-surgical care in adults aged 65 or older who have severe obesity and related health problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, knee joint issues from osteoarthritis, or sleep apnea. Over 12 months, 60 patients chose either surgery or diet counseling with medications for their conditions (30 in each group). The main goals are to measure improvements in these health issues, weight loss, and safety.
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