RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT04431232

Endo-Band: Endoscopic Band Ligation for Weight Loss

Endoscopic Band Ligation for Weight Loss


Sponsor

El Katib Hospital

Enrollment

5 participants

Start Date

Feb 1, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to use endoscopic band ligation for weight loss. All ligatures will be performed in the gastric body starting at the distal body; 5 parallel rows, with the last one in the proximal body.The entire procedure can be completed in 30 min. Oxygen is used for endoscopic air insufflation.Endoscopy is performed using propofol for sedation.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • BMI > 27

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Any contraindication for endoscopy
  • Any gastric bleeding lesions
  • Uncontrolled use of anticoagulants or NSAID's

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Interventions

DEVICEEndoscopic Band Ligation

Band ligation of the gastric body for weight loss


Locations(1)

El Katib Hospital (Celopatra Group)

Giza, Dokki, Egypt

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