Gastric Recalibration After Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
France100 participantsStarted 2021-07-13
Plain-language summary
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is a technique used for bariatric surgery, with results comparable to conventional surgery, in order to treat morbid obesity. It has also less risks of complications, and it is not an irreversible technique. It can be repeated overtime, regarding the evolution of the gastroplasty. There is little data in the literature on the effectiveness of endoscopic "revision". This study will assess the benefits and costs of a revision during the follow-up endoscopy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 to 75
* Patients with morbid obesity (BMI≥ 30 with comorbidities or\> 40)
* Patients with obesity for more than 2 years
* Failure of medical treatment of obesity
* Patients who may benefit from general anaesthesia
* Patient able to participate in all aspects of the study and that agree to comply with all study requirements, for the duration of the study. This includes the availability of reliable transportation and sufficient time to attend all follow-up visits.
* Patient able to fully understand the study and ready to give consent to participate to the study.
* Patient affiliated to the French social security system
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient with a contraindication to perform an ESG
* Patient with a history of previous bariatric, gastric or esophageal surgery.
* Patient who initiated medical therapy within the last 3 months, with evidence of weight gain.
* Patient with an uncontrolled, poorly controlled, or suspected history of eating disorders or psychiatric illness.
* Patient with unstable and precarious state of health, as determined and assessed by the investigator.
* Patient who is pregnant, breastfeeding or of childbearing age and without effective contraception.
* Patient in exclusion period (determined by a previous or ongoing study)
* Patient under legal protection
* Patient under guardianship or curatorship
* Patients with a BMI less than 30 at 6 months after ESG. These patients will not be candidate for revision regard…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Total weight loss (TWL)
Timeframe: 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after the ESG