Obesity study: E-TORe
Official title Comparing Reduction With ESD- Versus APC-TORe
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06131281
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out which TORe method leads to more weight loss and which is safer for patients who have regained weight after a Roux‑en‑Y gastric bypass.
- Who it's for
- It is looking for adults who have had a Roux‑en‑Y gastric bypass and have gained weight again.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive one of two TORe procedures; all other care will be the same. The study will track weight loss and safety outcomes.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts until the follow‑up period ends, with visits scheduled to monitor weight and any complications after the procedure.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adult patients with history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and weight regain
- Dilated gastrojejunal anastamosis as diagnosed on endoscopy
- Patients undergoing standard of care for treatment of obesity with endoscopic revisional procedure (a.k.a.
You likely can't join if
- Prior revision of gastric bypass
- Active and uncontrolled gastro-esophageal reflux disease defined as ≥ grade C esophagitis
- Active untreated Helicobacter pylori infection
- Malignancy newly diagnosed by endoscopy
- Upper gastro-intestinal conditions such as ulcers, polyps, gastric varices, strictures, congenital or acquired intestinal telangiectasia or other...
- Presence of gastrogastric or gastroenteric fistula
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adult patients with history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and weight regain
- Dilated gastrojejunal anastamosis as diagnosed on endoscopy
- Patients undergoing standard of care for treatment of obesity with endoscopic revisional procedure (a.k.a. TORe) who are enrolled in the GI Bariatric Endoscopy program and clinic at the study site
- Prior revision of gastric bypass
- Active and uncontrolled gastro-esophageal reflux disease defined as ≥ grade C esophagitis
- Active untreated Helicobacter pylori infection
- Malignancy newly diagnosed by endoscopy
- Upper gastro-intestinal conditions such as ulcers, polyps, gastric varices, strictures, congenital or acquired intestinal telangiectasia or other abnormalities that preclude completion of TORe
- Presence of gastrogastric or gastroenteric fistula
- Inability to undergo general anesthesia
- Participating in another ongoing clinical trial of an investigational weight loss drug or device
- Active pregnancy
- Use of anticoagulation therapy or P2Y12 inhibitors which cannot be discontinued for the time frame surrounding the procedure
- Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- Unwillingness to comply with standard post-TORe dietary guidelines and follow-up care
- Any other anatomical, technical or otherwise factor that limits the ability of the endoscopist to perform either E-TORe or c-TORe
- Any additional factor, which in the investigator's opinion, might jeopardize the subject's safety or compliance with the trial protocol
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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