Phase 2 Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 18 years of age or older
- Your body weight falls into the category classified as obese (a BMI of 30 or higher)
- You are currently on a breathing machine (ventilator) that is doing all the breathing for you
- You have been on the breathing machine for less than 24 hours at the time of joining
- You are expected to need the breathing machine for at least 48 hours
Who may not be able to join:
- You have, or are suspected to have, swollen veins in your food pipe (esophagus)
- You have had surgery on your food pipe (esophagus) in the last 3 months
- You have a known narrowing or tear in your food pipe (esophagus)
- You are actively bleeding in your upper digestive tract (stomach or esophagus area)
- Your blood does not clot properly, based on specific blood test results (confirm with trial site)
- You have raised pressure in your skull that is not being safely monitored and controlled (confirm with trial site)
- Your blood pressure or circulation is severely unstable, as judged by your doctor
- You are pregnant
- Your medical team expects you to survive less than 48 hours
- You are on a life-support machine that circulates blood outside the body (ECMO)
- Your abdomen has been left open after surgery
- You have already taken part in this study before
- Your medical team has identified any other reason why a balloon placed in your food pipe (esophagus) would not be safe for you
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Feasibility of conducting a definitive trial (composite)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.