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Effectiveness Gastric Balloon in Obese Adolescents

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Obesity, Morbid
Interventions
Device: gastric balloon
Registration Number
NCT04209842
Lead Sponsor
Stanford University
Brief Summary

Assess the effectiveness of utilization of endoscopically placed intra-gastric balloon in obese and morbid obese adolescents combined with behavioral support for weight loss and health optimization.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinically obese or morbid obese males and females aged 14 - 19 years old (BMI > 3.5 SD)
  • Are able to attend biweekly to monthly sessions with our support team and are capable of adhering to the lifestyle changes advised

Exclusion Criteria

  • Previous esophageal or gastric surgery or history of intestinal obstruction;
  • History of moderate to severe inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract such as esophagitis, gastric or duodenal ulcers or congenital anomalies such as atresias or stenosis; gastric or esophageal varices; congenital or acquired intestinal telangiectasis
  • Hiatus hernia >5 cm or <5cm with associated severe or intractable gastro-esophageal reflux symptoms (assessed at balloon insertion);
  • History of significant psychological disorder (permission sought from lead care giver).
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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
gastric ballon placementgastric balloonwill receive gastric balloon placed via endoscopy
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
change from baseline weight6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital

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Palo Alto, California, United States

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