Journal of Clinical Trials
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Jacqueline C Spitzer

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• Review Article
  Lessons Learned from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Bariatric Surgery versus Intensive Lifestyle Modification for Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
  Author(s): Scott Ritter, David B Sarwer, Jacqueline C Spitzer, Marion L Vetter, Reneé H Moore, Noel N Williams and Thomas A Wadden Scott Ritter, David B Sarwer, Jacqueline C Spitzer, Marion L Vetter, Reneé H Moore, Noel N Williams and Thomas A Wadden
  
  Objective: Relatively few Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) have compared bariatric surgery to lifestyle modification for weight loss and improvements in type 2 diabetes. The Surgery or Lifestyle Intervention for Diabetes (SOLID) RCT was designed to address this insufficiency by comparing (1) Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery (RYGB), (2) Adjustable Gastric Banding surgery (AGB), and (3) A non-surgical Intensive Lifestyle Modification (ILM) for weight loss on changes in weight and diabetes status. Methods: SOLID was a RCT for the first 24 months, but due to low enrollment, was modified to a prospective observational study for the last 12 months. Results: In total, 1,290 individuals inquired about the study and completed initial screening. Of these, 209 were eligible, however only 18 were enrolled in the trial (3 RYGB, 3 AGB, 12 ILM). Multiple .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0870.1000156

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