Purpose

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate weight loss with TORe and intensive lifestyle modification versus intensive lifestyle modification alone in subjects who have regained weight following a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Participants will randomized 2:1. Those randomized to the TORe arm will receive a TORe procedure and intensive lifestyle modification which consists of a well-balanced calorie restrictive diet, incorporation of exercise and coaching on lifestyle discussion. Participants randomized the lifestyle modification alone arm will be eligible to receive a TORe procedure at 6 months post enrollment. Total follow up will be 24 months.

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • 18 years or older. - Experiencing weight regain (≥ 20% weight from nadir) after achieving clinically successful weight loss. - Willing to have a TORe procedure for the treatment of weight regain. - BMI between 30 and 50 kg/m2, inclusive. - GJA diameter ≥ 20 mm, confirmed either during a - Screening EGD completed ≤ 60 days from study procedure or - EGD performed immediately prior to the TORe procedure. - Anatomically accepting of the procedure, including a pouch size that will not require reduction at the time of treatment (pouch that is shorter than 6 cm in length). - Agrees not to take additional over the counter or prescribed weight loss supplements / medications (including incretins) during the first 6 months of the study. - Is on a stable dose of anti-diabetic medication for three months with no anticipated changes during the first 6 months of the study. - Agrees to the follow-up requirements of the study and is able to read, understand, and sign a written Informed Consent Form to participate in the study. - Meets the indications for TORe procedure with OverStitch™ Endoscopic Suturing System.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Current use or use within the three months prior to the baseline visit of over the counter or prescribed weight loss supplements / medications (including incretins). - Current or planned management of Type 2 Diabetes with incretin medications. - Inability or unwillingness to comply with assigned treatment or protocol requirements related to visits. - Investigator's medical judgement that the subject is not a candidate for the TORe procedure. - Current pregnancy confirmed by site standard of care or planned pregnancy or breastfeeding in the next two years. - Vulnerable subject.

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Active Comparator
TORe and Lifestyle Modification Arm
Subjects will receive a TORe procedure and intensive lifestyle modification throughout the study
  • Device: TORe with OverStitch
    Transoral Outlet Reduction with OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System
  • Behavioral: Intensive lifestyle modification
    Intensive lifestyle modification program consists of the following: well-balanced calorie-restrictive diet, incorporation of exercise and coaching on lifestyle changes. The program should include personal discussions and goals designed and overseen by the treating physician, obesity management professional or dietician.
Active Comparator
Lifestyle Modification Arm
Subjects will receive intensive lifestyle modification throughout the study. At 6 months post enrollment, subjects will be eligible to receive a TORe procedure.
  • Device: TORe with OverStitch
    Transoral Outlet Reduction with OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System
  • Behavioral: Intensive lifestyle modification
    Intensive lifestyle modification program consists of the following: well-balanced calorie-restrictive diet, incorporation of exercise and coaching on lifestyle changes. The program should include personal discussions and goals designed and overseen by the treating physician, obesity management professional or dietician.

Recruiting Locations

Hoag Memorial Hospital
Irvine, California 92618
Contact:
Laurie Hendricks
laurie.hendricks@hoag.org

Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida 32224
Contact:
Kim Hall
Hall.Kimberly@mayo.edu

Orlando Health Inc
Orlando, Florida 32806
Contact:
Leticia Morales
Leticia.Morales@orlandohealth.com

Mayo Clinic Foundation
Rochester, Minnesota 55905
Contact:
Liz Lemke
lemke.elizabeth@mayo.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
Boston Scientific Corporation

Study Contact

Victoria Lazzari
508-561-7296
victoria.lazzari@bsci.com

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