Diastolic Dysfunction During Conservative Lifestyle Treatment

Prevalence of Diastolic Dysfunction and Effects of Conservative Lifestyle Treatment in Patients With Morbid Obesity

The Purpose of this study is to 1) investigate prevalence of diastolic dysfunction in patients with morbid obesity attending a conservative lifestyle change program, 2) investigate effects on cardiac function, cardiorespiratory Fitness, body composition, quality of life and cardiovascular risk through the program, 3) investigate feasibility of introducing two different activity monitors throughout the program, and 4) comparing compliance to activity sensor market leader FitBit Application versus Mio Pai Application

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI > 40 kg/m2 (or BMI > 35 kg/m2 with comorbidity)
• Stable weight last Three months (≤ 2 kg variation)
• Norwegian speaking
• Smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other weight reduction treatment, including medication affecting appetite
• Known chronic cardiac condition
• Previous bariatric surgery
• Alcohol or other substitute abuse
• Psychiatric disorder needing treatment, including eating disorders
• Pregnancy or planned pregnancy during project period