Houston, TXNCT06339320Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Clinical Trial in Houston, TX

Access cutting-edge endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Houston. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Houston

    Convenient for TX residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Houston site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Study in Houston

The purpose of this study is to evaluate endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) for the treatment of obesity. The ESG procedure is an U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved procedure for the treatment of obesity - patients with a body mass index (BMI) 30-50 kg/m2. This procedure is FDA approved; however, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)-Accredited centers (such as Houston Methodist Hospital) must receive approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) in order to perform primary procedures, such as ESG, that are not endorsed by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).

Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with BMI 30 to 50 kg/m2
Patients that have been unable able to lose weight, or maintain weight loss, through more conservative measures (i.e., lifestyle interventions including diet and exercise) per the FDA approval for the Apollo ESG device. Lifestyle interventions may include traditional diet and anaerobic or aerobic exercise, including resistance training.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who are actively pregnant
Active tobacco use (defined as tobacco within 4 weeks prior to the procedure)
Active gastric mucosal lesions
Active bleeding or potential bleeding gastric lesions (i.e., ulcers, erosive gastritis, varices, or vascular malformations)
Neoplastic lesions (i.e., esophageal, gastric, or small bowel cancer)
Hiatal hernia \>5 cm
Severe coagulopathy and antiplatelet/anticoagulant therapy that cannot be corrected
Psychiatric disorders not assessed or cleared by a psychologist or psychiatrist actively participating in that patient's care (i.e., affective disorders not under medical supervision or refractory to medical therapy and all eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, specified feeding and eating disorders, avoidant restrictive food intake, and rumination)
Patients with endoscopic interventions that are contraindicated

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Houston?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06339320) has an active research site in Houston, TX that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Treatment Options in Houston, TX

If you're searching for endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty treatment options in Houston, TX, this clinical trial (NCT06339320) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Houston research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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