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Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding in Adolescents

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Morbid Obesity
Interventions
Device: Adjustable Gastric Band
Registration Number
NCT01619488
Lead Sponsor
Kirk Reichard
Brief Summary

This study is to determine if the Lap-band system is safe and effective for use in morbidly obese adolescents.

Detailed Description

This study is to determine if the Lap-band system is safe and effective for use in morbidly obese adolescents

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
57
Inclusion Criteria
  • ages 14-19
  • BMI > 35
  • history of obesity for at least 5 years with failed attempts at diet and medical management for at least 6 months.
  • confirmation by a pediatric psychologist that the subject is sufficiently mature emotionally and has adequate family support to comply with the study protocol.
Exclusion Criteria
  • history of congenital or acquired anomalies of the GI tract.
  • history of esophageal motility disorders
  • uncontrolled psychiatric problems
  • previous esophageal, gastric or bariatric surgery; intestinal obstruction or peritonitis.
  • uncontrolled eating disorders

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Gastric BandingAdjustable Gastric BandSurgical placement of an adjustable gastric band around the upper portion of the stomach. Adjustments are made to the band through a subcutaneous port as needed to maintain appropriate restriction.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Total Weight LossUp to five years post surgery.

Weight loss in kilograms Weight on day of surgery minus last weight recorded before end of trial

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Insulin ResistanceBaseline

Fasting insulin level

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

A I duPont Hospital for Children/Nemours Children's Clinic

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Wilmington, Delaware, United States

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