A pilot study investigating the safety and feasibility of embolising the left gastric artery to aid rapid weight-loss in morbidly obese patients awaiting elective surgery.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000095864
• Lead Sponsor: I-MED Radiology Network

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-02-01
• Study Completion: 2022-01-28
• Last Update Posted: 15 July 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1

Inclusion Criteria

BMI over 35 and weight <200 kg awaiting elective surgery, non-bariatric operative candidates; adequate renal, hepatic and haematologic function; able to undergo an angiographic procedure; medically fit enough to undertake mild or moderate exercise, motivated to lose weight and adhere to prescribed dietary advice. Further, patients must have private health insurance to be included in this trial.; BMI over 35 and weight <200 kg awaiting elective surgery, non-bariatric operative candidates; adequate renal, hepatic and haematologic function; able to undergo an angiographic procedure; medically fit enough to undertake mild or moderate exercise, motivated to lose weight and adhere to prescribed dietary advice. Further, patients must have private health insurance to be included in this trial.

Exclusion Criteria

Malignancy; pregnancy; active H. pylori infection; autoimmune disease; history of inflammatory bowel disease; eGFR <35; allergy to intravenous contrast; severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction; serious mental health or mood modulating medication; previous oesophageal or gastric surgery; planned or interest in future bariatric surgery.; Malignancy; pregnancy; active H. pylori infection; autoimmune disease; history of inflammatory bowel disease; eGFR <35; allergy to intravenous contrast; severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction; serious mental health or mood modulating medication; previous oesophageal or gastric surgery; planned or interest in future bariatric surgery.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified