Endoscopic stomach muscle cut for weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether an endoscopic procedure that cuts a stomach outlet muscle can help with weight loss and be safe. You would be screened to make sure you don’t have certain stomach, heart/lung, or pregnancy-related conditions that could make the procedure unsafe.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- Your BMI is over 35
- You are mentally well enough to follow a lifestyle program and return for visits
- You can understand the study and sign consent
- You must be able to come back for all follow-up appointments
- You must not have several stomach and safety exclusions (examples: untreated H. pylori, ulcers, bowel blockage, or prior similar stomach surgery)
Quick eligibility check
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