Stomach fold procedure for weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a procedure that uses stitches to reduce the size of the stomach without surgery, to help with weight loss. It may be an option for people who have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 22 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 50.
- You have tried non-surgical weight loss methods without success.
- You are willing to follow diet and exercise advice after the procedure.
- You have not had weight loss surgery or other stomach or esophagus surgery before.
- You are not taking weight loss medications (except for diabetes) and have not for the past 6 months.
- You live within about 50 miles of the study site and can attend follow-up visits.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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