Multi-Center Pre-Bariatric Weight Loss Study
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Interventions
- Procedure: Sham ProcedureDevice: GI Sleeve Implantable weight loss device (EndoBarrier)
- Registration Number
- NCT00469391
- Lead Sponsor
- Morphic Medical Inc.
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the GI Sleeve in patients who require weight loss prior to their Bariatric surgery.
- Detailed Description
This is a randomized, patient blinded, prospective study.Patients will receive either a device or a sham procedure. Patients will be evaluated for the study and randomized to a treatment group if they qualify for the study. Throughout the study their weights will be obtained and various laboratory tests collected. A comparison of weight loss between the two groups will be assessed as the primary outcome measure.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 56
- BMI > 35 with a significant comorbid condition or BMI 40-60
- Candidate for Bariatric Surgery
- No pathologies of the GI Tract
- No anti-coagulant or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Sham Control Sham Procedure - GI Sleeve GI Sleeve Implantable weight loss device (EndoBarrier) medical device that mimics gastric bypass mechanism for weight-loss
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percent Excess Weight Loss (%EWL) at Week 12 3 months Excess Weight Loss was calculated using the Metropolitan Life Table (MET method)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (4)
Carolinas Medical Center
🇺🇸Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Cleveland Clinic Florida
🇺🇸Weston, Florida, United States
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
🇺🇸Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States
Lahey Clinic Medical Center
🇺🇸Burlington, Massachusetts, United States