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Lublin Comorbidity of Adiposity Study (LUCAS 1.0 BMI) — quantifying the success of a region-wide overweight and obesity treatment program: a retrospective real‑world data analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Obesity has emerged as a global health epidemic, which carries significant implications for both individual health and healthcare systems worldwide. Numerous reports have shown the health advantages associated with a 5-10% reduction of one's initial body weight, but it remains unclear whether the data from clinical trials translate to real-world clinical practice. In our retrospective analysis, we evaluated the effectiveness of a multifactorial obesity treatment, including pharmacotherapy, in Polish conditions. The objective was to assess the efficacy of this multimodal treatment in achieving a 5-10% weight reduction over 3-6 months. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The patient cohort included 1114 adults: 243 (22%) men and 871 (78%) women, aged 16-80 years, diagnosed with obesity and overweight in a team-based obesity treatment program with one-day-stay admissions. Each patient underwent a tailored multifactorial obesity treatment regimen, which incorporated dietary adjustments, physical activity, psychological support, and pharmacotherapy. RESULTS: Weight reduction was observed in 868 (78%) patients. Of these, 635 (57%) achieved a 5% weight reduction, and 379 (34%) achieved a 10% reduction. No significant gender differences were found in weight reduction. Unlike clinical trials, weight reduction was similar between those receiving only behavioral treatment and those also on medication. The profile of a good responder in real-world conditions included high adherence to recommendations and follow-up visits, and absence of type 2 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS: Our study demonstrates that obesity can be effectively managed through individualized multimodal treatment. Nonetheless, this process demands sustained effort and necessitates individualized therapy overseen by a multidisciplinary therapeutic team.

Source: Endokrynologia Polska

DOI: 10.5603/ep.102917

Authors: Monika Lenart-Lipińska, Jakub Gołacki, Jakub Wronecki, Beata Matyjaszek-Matuszek

Institution: Medical University of Lublin

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $539