Table 6 Disability outcomes from non-RCT studies
From: The effectiveness of weight loss programs for low back pain: a systematic review
Effect on Disability | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Study | Type of Intervention | Outcome | Within group difference (MD, 95% CI) | P-Value |
Khoueir et al. 2009 [23] | Bariatric surgery | ODI (baseline to 12 months) | MD = -6.3, 95% CI -14.2 to 1.6 | = 0.05 |
Melissas et al. 2005 [26] | Vertical banded gastroplasty | RMDQ (baseline to 24 months) ODI (baseline to 24 months) Waddell Disability Index (baseline to 24 months) | MD = -6.0, 95% CI -8 to -4 MD = -15.6, 95% CI -21.9 to -9.3 MD = -2.3, 95% CI -2.8 to -1.7 | < 0.001 < 0.001 < 0.001 |
Roffey et al. 2011 [27] | Nonsurgical weight loss program | ODI (baseline to14 weeks) | MD = -8.4, 95%CI -16.2 to—0.06 | = 0.0005 |
ODI (baseline to 52 weeks) | MD = -4.8, 95%CI -13.7 to—0.06 | = 0.0009 | ||