Plain-English translation of NCT04431232 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Obesity research guide →This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing endoscopic band ligation—a procedure where a doctor uses a camera to look inside your stomach and places small bands around the stomach tissue. The bands are designed to create scar tissue that gradually narrows the stomach opening, which may help you feel fuller faster and eat less. This is a new approach being tested for people struggling with weight loss.
Current weight loss treatments don't work for everyone, and some people cannot have or don't want surgery. This treatment offers a less invasive option that doctors hope can help people lose weight by changing how their stomach works, similar to techniques already used safely for other stomach conditions.
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If you qualify, you will receive the endoscopic band ligation procedure, which involves a doctor passing a thin camera down your throat to see and treat your stomach. The procedure is minimally invasive and does not require major surgery. You will be monitored to see how the treatment affects your weight and overall health.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
Egypt
Sponsor
El Katib Hospital
Enrollment target
~5 participants
Started
February 2020
Primary completion
March 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2024.
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Central contact
Mohamed Abeid, MD
Endoscopy Unit Faculty of Medicine Cairo University
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