Procedure to help with weight regain after gastric bypass
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called TORe that tightens the opening between the stomach pouch and the intestine to help people who have regained weight after gastric bypass surgery. It also includes lifestyle changes to support long-term weight control.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have regained at least 20% of the weight you lost after your gastric bypass.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 30 and 50.
- You are willing to have the TORe procedure and follow the study's lifestyle program.
- You have not used weight loss medications or supplements in the past 3 months and agree not to use them for the first 6 months of the study.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 2 years.
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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