A randomized controlled trial comparing effectiveness of bariatric surgery and CPAP
49 adults with class II obesity and severe obstructive sleep apnea
2011-2014, subjects had a baseline and follow-up visits at 9- and 18-months
National Institutes of Health
The Apnea, Bariatric surgery, and CPAP (ABC) study aimed to assess the role of bariatric (weight loss) surgery as compared to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy plus weight loss counseling for the treatment of patients with class II obesity and those who have severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Read more about ABC at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01187771).
/datasets (introduction)
Core data from baseline and follow-up (9- and 18-Month) visits.
/polysomnography (introduction)
Overnight polysomnography (PSG) data from baseline and follow-up (9- and 18-Month) visits.
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This study was supported by NIH grants R01HL106410 and K24HL127307. Philips Respironics donated the CPAP machines and supplies used in the perioperative period for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.