Magnetic Camera Exam Before Weight-Loss Surgery
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a swallowable magnetic camera to examine your stomach and small intestine before bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The camera may help doctors plan your surgery and catch any issues beforehand.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with morbid obesity (severe obesity affecting your health)
- Your BMI is between 38 and 65 kg/m² (a measure of weight relative to height)
- Your waist circumference is 77 inches or less
- You do not have a permanent pacemaker or surgically implanted metal devices
- You have no history of swallowing difficulties or bowel blockages, and have not had previous stomach or intestinal surgeries with significant scarring
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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