N/A
N=44
The Lowering Weight in Severe Obesity by Embolization of the Gastric Artery Trial
Obesity, Morbid
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03185949 ↗Enrolled (actual)
44
Serious AEs
1.8%
Results posted
Sep 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: Weight Loss — 2.8; 6.4; 1.8; 8.3 Percent change
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Endobar Infusion Catheter System (Device); Behavioral therapy (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 21+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Endobar Solutions LLC
- Primary completion
- Dec 2018
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Weight Loss |
2.8; 6.4; 1.8; 8.3; 6.5; 9.3 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Patients With Adverse Events |
0; 5; 3; 4; 0; 3 | — |
| PRIMARY Absolute Weight Loss (kg) |
3.0; 7.4; 9.4; 1.9; 7.8; 9.3 | — |
| SECONDARY Percent Excess Body Weight (%EBWL) Loss |
8.6; 17.1; 5.4; 22.3; 17.3; 21.8 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Patients With Weight Loss ≥5% |
14; 10; 4; 9; 14; 6 | — |
| SECONDARY 6 Month Change in Lipids |
5.23; 4.69; 4.99; 4.94; 1.23; 1.29 | — |
| SECONDARY 6 and 12 Month Change in Blood Pressure |
-3.7; 2.3; -0.6; 2.8; -1.8; -9.7 | — |
Summary
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Endobar gastric embolization system for the treatment of obesity before continuing to a larger Pivotal Trial.
Investigational Device The investigational device in this clinical study is the Endobar Infusion Catheter System - a disposable system consisting of an occlusion balloon catheter, a Smart Manifold delivery system.
Study Design/Planned Number of Subjects This study is a prospective, sham controlled, single-blind 12-month trial with 1:1 randomization. A maximum of 40 subjects (obese men and women who have a body mass index (BMI) of 35.0-50.0 kg/m2) will be enrolled in the study. Eligible subjects will be randomized to treatment with Endobar Therapy (n = 20) or sham procedure control (n = 20). Endobar Therapy involves catheter-based embolization of the left gastric artery. All subjects in both Endobar Therapy and Sham Control groups will receive Lifestyle Therapy (behavioral and diet education). At the end of 6 months all subjects randomized to the Sham Control group will receive catheter-based embolization of the left gastric artery. Both Endobar Therapy and Sham Control crossover to Endobar Therapy groups will be followed for a total of 12 months.
Study Duration The duration of the study is expected to last approximately 18 months from the first enrollment . An additional 12 months to the study closeout after the last follow-up.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- • BMI 35.0-50.0 kg/m2 at time of screening
- Women of childbearing potential must agree to use at least one form of birth control (prescription hormonal contraceptives, diaphragm, IUD, condoms with or without spermicide, or voluntary abstinence) from time of study enrollment through study exit.
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- • Previous bariatric, gastric pancreatic, hepatic, and/or splenic surgery
- History of duodenal or gastric ulcers or regularly taking medications (therapy >1 day per week) that can cause ulcers (e.g., non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- Prior radiation to the upper abdomen
- Prior embolization to the stomach, spleen or liver
- Portal venous hypertension
- Active H. pylori infection
- Uncontrolled hypertension (> 160/100 with or without medication).
- Diabetes (determined by medical history, fasting blood glucose or results of an oral glucose tolerance test)
- Serum triglyceride > 400 mg/dL at screening.
- Class 4 or 5 surgical risk based on standard ASA criteria (Saklad M. Grading of patients for surgical procedures. Anesthesiol. 1941; 2:281-4).
- Severe pulmonary or cardiovascular disease defined as a history or evidence of serious cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, coronary revascularization, heart failure requiring medications, history of sudden cardiac death, or NYHA (New York Heart Association) class III or IV heart failure (defined below):
- Class III: patients with marked limitation of activity; they are comfortable only at rest.
- Class IV: patients who should be at complete rest, confined to bed or chair; any physical activity brings on discomfort and symptoms occur at rest.
- Coagulation disorders (platelets 2 seconds above control or INR > 1.5 at screening).
- Anemia (Hb 2.0 x upper limit of normal at screening.
- Taking prescription or over-the-counter medications for weight loss in the last 3 months before screening, or planning to participate in a commercial weight loss program in the next 5 years.
- Taking diuretic medication for congestive heart failure or edema.
- Evidence of significant mucosal inflammation, ulceration or ischemia detected on endoscopy, and those with unsuitable left gastric anatomy as judged by the study site physician will be excluded
- Psychiatric illness that could affect compliance with the study, as judged by the site principle investigator.
- Unable to complete screening requirements (compliance with visits and dietary record)
- Taking medication once or more per week that causes weight gain (e.g. atypical antipsychotics, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, lithium, selected anticonvulsants, tamoxifen, glucocorticoids)
- Chronic abdominal pain that would potentially complicate management.
- Unstable weight (>3% change; self-reported) over the previous 2 months at time of screening.
- Subjects whom the site investigator, research team, or the study medical monitor feel is not able to participate in the study for any reason, including poor general health or unable/unwilling to follow the study protocol.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03185949). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.