| Title |
Aspiration therapy for obesity; a safe and effective treatment
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|---|---|
| Published in |
BMC Obesity, December 2016
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| DOI | 10.1186/s40608-016-0134-0 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Erik Norén, Henrik Forssell |
| Abstract |
This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of the novel AspireAssist® Aspiration Therapy System for treatment of obesity, and its effect on patient's quality of life. A prospective observational study with 25 obese subjects, mean age 48 years (range 33-65), was performed. A custom gastrostomy tube (A-tube, Aspire Bariatrics) was percutaneously inserted during a gastroscopy performed under conscious sedation. Drainage and irrigation of the stomach were performed 3 times daily, 20 min after each meal, for 1-2 years. Efficient aspiration required thorough chewing of ingested food. Treatment included a cognitive behavioral weight loss program. Mean body mass index (BMI) at inclusion was 39.8 kg/m(2) (range 35-49). After 1 year mean (SD) BMI was 32.1 kg/m(2) (5.4), p < 0.01, and excess weight loss was 54.4% (28.8), p < 0.01. Quality of life, as measured with EQ-5D, improved from 0.73 (0.27) to 0.88 (0.13), p < 0.01. After 2 years BMI was 31.0 kg/m(2) (5.1), p < 0.01, and excess weight loss was 61.5% (28.5), p < 0.01. There were no serious adverse events or electrolyte disorders. Compliance was 80% after 1 year and 60% after 2 years. Aspiration therapy is an efficient and safe treatment for obesity, and weight reduction improves quality of life. Excess weight was approximately halved in a year, with weight stability if treatment was continued. Trial Register ISRCTN 49958132. Retrospectively registered 28/02/2014. |
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| Researcher | 4 | 10% |
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| Student > Postgraduate | 2 | 5% |
| Other | 5 | 12% |
| Unknown | 17 | 41% |
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