A Feasibility study to evaluate the effect of a fixed magnetic oral device and liquid diet on weight loss

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001198415
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-08-31
• Study Completion: 2019-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 27 December 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 7

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria include a BMI of over 35, no major co-occurring health conditions that may affect the ability of participating in the study, and a healthy mouth with a sound posterior dentition. Males and females aging 20-65 of all ethnicities will be invited to participate

Exclusion Criteria

Participants using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) devices to manage sleep apnoea are not eligible. Any patient who is on oral medication that cannot be give in in liquid form; diabetic patients on insulin; and any patient with diabetes on oral hypoglycaemic therapy will be excluded from the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified