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Multi-Center Pre-Bariatric Weight Loss Study

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Interventions
Procedure: Sham Procedure
Device: 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
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI > 35 with a significant comorbid condition or BMI 40-60
  • Candidate for Bariatric Surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • 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
GroupInterventionDescription
Sham ControlSham Procedure-
GI SleeveGI Sleeve Implantable weight loss device (EndoBarrier)medical device that mimics gastric bypass mechanism for weight-loss
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Percent Excess Weight Loss (%EWL) at Week 123 months

Excess Weight Loss was calculated using the Metropolitan Life Table (MET method)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

Carolinas Medical Center

🇺🇸

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Cleveland Clinic Florida

🇺🇸

Weston, Florida, United States

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

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Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

Lahey Clinic Medical Center

🇺🇸

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

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