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Study to Evaluate Novel Gastric Space Occupying Device

A Single Centre 30-day Observational Non-randomised Study to Evaluate Preliminary Safety and Efficacy of a Novel Gastric Space Occupying Device as an Aid for Weight Loss

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01288456
Enrollment
10
Registered
2011-02-02
Start date
2011-01-31
Completion date
2011-03-31
Last updated
2012-05-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

medical device, space-occupying device

Brief summary

This will be an observational, prospective, non-randomized, pilot study to gain initial device experience on a novel space-occupying device in persons who are overweight or obese. No formal hypothesis testing will be conducted.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Obalon Therapeutics, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Age between 21-64 years 2. BMI 27-40 Kg/m2 3. No history of weight reduction of more than 5% of total body weight in the past 6 months

Exclusion criteria

1. Have unstable angina, myocardial infarction within the past year, or heart disease classified within the New York Heart Association's Class III or IV functional capacity; 2. Be taking chronic aspirin or other non steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, or other medications known to be gastric irritants, and unwillingness to discontinue the use of these concomitant medications, antiarrythmics, anti-anginal medications, anticoagulants or medications for congestive heart failure; 3. Be taking blood pressure medications, unless their blood pressure is controlled and they have been at stable dose for at least 3 months; 4. Have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes requiring oral medications or insulin; 5. History or symptoms of thyroid disease which is not controlled by medication; 6. Have severe renal, hepatic, pulmonary disease or cancer; 7. Past history of gastrointestinal surgery (excluding uncomplicated appendectomy); 8. Have a history of adhesive peritonitis; 9. History or symptoms of esophageal and/or gastric varices; 10. Have history or congenital or acquired GI anomalies (e.g. atresias, stricture, and /or diverticula); 11. History or symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, such as Chron's disease; 12. History of/ signs and /or symptoms of duodenal or gastric ulcer; 13. Have gastroparesis; 14. Pregnant or breastfeeding or intention of becoming pregnant during the study (if female of childbearing potential); 15. Currently using pharmaceutical agents for weight loss;

Countries

Mexico

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026