Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2851785 | American Heart Journal | 2006 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The behavioral, pharmacologic, and surgical therapies for obesity are reviewed. Clinical trial issues common to chronic disease states and issues specific to obesity trials are examined. Finally, study designs for obesity therapy, including populations, control arms, sample size, and duration of therapy, are discussed.
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Authors
Manesh R. MD, Mark MD, Peter W.F. MD, Robert M. MD,