Endoscopic Stomach Procedure for Weight Loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure done through the mouth (no surgery) that reshapes the stomach to help with weight loss. It combines two techniques to reduce stomach function and may help people lose weight without traditional bariatric surgery.
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Who can take part
- BMI (body mass index) between 27 and 40 kg/m², or BMI 30–40 with no weight-related health conditions required
- If BMI is 27–29.9, you must have at least one weight-related health problem (like diabetes or high blood pressure)
- No previous stomach surgeries or weight-loss procedures of any kind
- Not currently taking obesity medications; must have stopped at least 3 months before joining
- No severe stomach inflammation, ulcers, stomach cancer, or bleeding disorders
- Not pregnant
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