Table 2 Results of 24 months aspiration therapy on weight presented as per protocol and as intention to treat with last value carried forward
From: Aspiration therapy for obesity; a safe and effective treatment
Weight data Mean (SD) | Baseline | 12 months | p | 24 months | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Per protocol | n = 25 | n = 20 | n = 15 | ||
Weight (kg) | 107.4 (18.7) | 86.1 (15.5) | <0.01 | 83.4 (14.2) | <0.01 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 39.8 (4.3) | 32.1 (5.4) | <0.01 | 31.1 (5.1) | <0.01 |
Excess weight (kg) | 40.2 (13.8) | 19.0 (14.8) | <0.01 | 16.1 (13.7) | <0.01 |
Excess weight loss (%) | N.A. | 54.4 (28.8) | N.A. | 61.5 (28.5) | N.A. |
Intention to treat (Last value carried forward) | n = 25 | n = 25 | n = 25 | ||
Weight (kg) | 107.4 (18.7) | 88.4 (16.9) | <0.01 | 89.3 (16.9) | <0.01 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 39.8 (4.3) | 32.9 (5.3) | <0.01 | 33.2 (5.2) | <0.01 |
Excess weight (kg) | 40.2 (13.8) | 21.2 (14.9) | <0.01 | 22.1 (14.8) | <0.01 |
Excess weight loss (%) | N.A. | 44.5 (28.8) | N.A. | 44.9 (30.5) | N.A. |