Stomach stitching for weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a non-surgical procedure called Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) to help people with obesity lose weight. A doctor uses a thin tube with a camera to stitch your stomach smaller, so you feel full sooner.
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Who can take part
- Your BMI (a measure of body fat) must be between 30 and 50.
- You have tried losing weight with diet and exercise but have not been able to keep the weight off.
- You cannot be pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon.
- You must not have used any tobacco products in the last 4 weeks.
- You cannot have active stomach ulcers or other serious stomach issues.
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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