With over four decades of experience, CONCI has built a legacy of success stories, with countless individuals achieving significant weight loss and improved overall health under our care. The personalized approach and comprehensive strategies employed by CONCI help individuals achieve their weight loss goals and instill a sense of empowerment and confidence in their ability to lead healthier lifestyles.
One of the pillars of CONCI's success is its commitment to staying at the forefront of scientific research and advancements in obesity treatment. By leveraging the latest findings and innovations, CONCI can offer cutting-edge solutions that are both effective and sustainable for our patients.
The following includes some our research and publications:
Ongoing Research: Effects of VLCD and Drug Treatment for Obesity. (Protocol I. Protocol F. CONCI)
Five-year Maintenance Results of an Obesity Drug Following a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) Presented at Obesity Week, 2013
J Loper, R Lutes, T Broyles, R May, E Baltes.
Naltrexone SR/Bupropion SR Combination Therapy Reduces Total and Visceral Adiposity in Overweight and Obese Subjects in the COR-1 Study. American Diabetes Association, 2011.
Smith S, T Church, J Goohas, C Griffin, W Harper, D Krieger, J Loper, Smudahar, C Woodrugg, M Guittalauria, E Henry, D Kim, E Dunayevich.
Naltrexone SR/Bupropion SR Therapy Reduced Body Weight and HgbA1C in Overweight/Obese Women with Type 2 Diabetes. American Diabetes Association, 2011.
P Hollander, J Loper, L Mignon, C Burns, R Harris-Collzao, D Kim.
Drug Treatment following a VLCD (Very Low Energy Diet). Obesity, Research Journal, 2010
Loper J, RA Lutes, JT Broyles, EJ Baltes, RK May.
Clinical Experience in a Comprehensive Weight-Management Center in the Management of Eating Disorders and Obesity, Humana Press, 2005
J Loper, RA Lutes, Edited by DJ Goldstein.
Very Low Calorie Diets in the 21st Century, ADA Weight Management Newsletter, 2004.
J Loper.
Completed Research: Effects of VLCD and Drug Treatment for Obesity. Phen/Fen. Phentermine/Sibutramine.
VLCD followed by use of Phentermine for Weight Maintenance. Obesity Research Vol 8, 2000.
J Loper, R Lutes, JT Broyles, RK May, EJ Baltes.
Two-Year Maintenance Results of Combination Anti-Obesity Drugs Following Very Low Calorie Diet, Obesity Research Vol 5, 1997.
J Loper, JF, R Lutes, EJ Baltes, RK May, JT Broyles, RA Heuberger, RL Atkinson.