Stomach ablation treatment for weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial studies a new stomach procedure called fundus ablation to help with weight loss. The doctor uses a device to treat the upper part of your stomach, and you'll follow a special diet long-term.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- Your BMI is between 27 and 55 (a measure of weight relative to height)
- You are willing to follow lifelong dietary changes after the procedure
- If you are a woman who can still get pregnant, you must use birth control
- You do not use tobacco (smoking, vaping, or chewing)
- You have not had stomach surgery in the past
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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