Mixed
Intragastric balloons (IGB) combined with behavioral modification produce significantly greater weight loss and metabolic syndrome remission compared to behavioral modification alone in obese individuals with metabolic syndrome.
If you have obesity and metabolic syndrome, adding an intragastric balloon to a structured diet and exercise program can help you lose significantly more weight than diet and exercise alone. The balloon is inserted for 6 months and removed. While you may experience nausea and vomiting in the first two weeks, these symptoms usually subside. The weight loss benefits persist for at least 6 months after the balloon is removed.
Statistically significant and clinically relevant improvements in weight loss and health outcomes were observed with the IGBG at 6 months versus behavioral modification alone.
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with a relatively small sample size (n=66) and short follow-up (12 months).
Source
An intragastric balloon in the treatment of obese individuals with metabolic syndrome: A randomized controlled study
Nicholas R. Fuller et al. · Obesity · 2013
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