Utilization of Endoscopically Placed Intra-gastric Balloon in Obese and Morbid Obese Adolescents Combined With Behavioral Support

Stanford University

Summary

Assess the effectiveness of utilization of endoscopically placed intra-gastric balloon in obese and morbid obese adolescents combined with behavioral support for weight loss and health optimization.

Eligibility

Age range: 14–19 years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically obese or morbid obese males and females aged 14 - 19 years old (BMI \> 3.5 SD) * Are able to attend biweekly to monthly sessions with our support team and are capable of adhering to the lifestyle changes advised Exclusion Criteria * Previous esophageal or gastric surgery or history of intestinal obstruction; * History of moderate to severe inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract such as esophagitis, gastric or duodenal ulcers or congenital anomalies such as atresias or stenosis; gastric or esophageal varices; congenital or acquired intestinal tela…

Interventions

Device
gastric balloon
non surgical weight loss via placement of gastric balloon

Location

Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, California

Utilization of Endoscopically Placed Intra-gastric Balloon in Obese and Morbid Obese Adolescents Combined With Behavioral Support

Summary

Eligibility

Interventions

Location

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