Evaluating the Efficacy and Results of Endoscopic Gastroplasty Performed Using Overstitch in Pati… (NCT03088332) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluating the Efficacy and Results of Endoscopic Gastroplasty Performed Using Overstitch in Patients With Obesity.
Brazil30 participantsStarted 2017-06-01
Plain-language summary
Obesity is a chronic disease that has grown to epidemic characteristics in Brazil and around the world in recent years. Treatment for patients with class III or class II obesity with comorbidities is already well established, with bariatric surgery being the best option. However, there is no consensus as to the best treatment for cases of class I and class II obesity without comorbidities. The objective of this research will be to make a gastric tube similar to that obtained in surgical gastroplication however it will be created using intragastric endoscopic sutures. The procedures will be performed at the Endoscopy Service of the Mario Covas Hospital in São Paulo, SP. Data collection will be performed at the same location.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI \> 30 and \< 36 with or without comorbidities
* BMI \> 36 and \< 40 without comorbidities
Exclusion Criteria:
* Prior gastric surgery
* Use of anticoagulants
* Psychiatric disorders
* Severe esophagitis
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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