Endo-Band: Endoscopic Band Ligation for Weight Loss
ConditionObesity
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorEl Katib Hospital
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.
BMI > 27
Any contraindication for endoscopy
Any gastric bleeding lesions
Uncontrolled use of anticoagulants or NSAID's