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Objective
Evaluate safety and efficacy of the pose™ procedure for obesity treatment.
Methods
Subjects with Class I to II obesity were randomized (2:1) to receive active or sham procedure, after each investigator performed unblinded lead‐in cases. All subjects were provided low‐intensity lifestyle therapy. Efficacy end points were the mean difference in percent total body weight loss (%TBWL) at...
Objective
The effects of intragastric balloon (IGB) therapy on gastric emptying (GE) and weight loss remain to be fully understood. The effects of IGB on GE were investigated in this study.
Methods
This was a single‐center, randomized, controlled study in which subjects with obesity either underwent IGB placement or were matched controls. IGB was removed at 6 months. GE was measured at baseline...
Saline-filled intragastric balloon devices are reversible endoscopic devices designed to occupy stomach volume and reduce food intake. Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a dual balloon system plus diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity compared to diet and exercise alone. Setting: Academic and community practice, United States.Participants (n = 326) with body mass index...
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