Study of Weight Loss Using Gastric Stimulation in Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

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Conditions studied: Severe to Morbid Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of an implanted device that stimulates the stomach on weight loss in patients suffering from obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00200018

Run by

MedtronicNeuro

People needed

46

Starts

2005-06-01

Expected to finish

2007-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-02-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Type 2 diabetes with HbA1c of 7.5 - 11%
• Willing to make behavior and lifestyle modifications
• No previous bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric banding)
• Meet additional study criteria

You may not qualify if…

• History of substance abuse or chemical dependency with in the last 3 years
• Prior GI surgery for morbid obesity or any gastric surgery for conditions other than obesity or diabetes
• Severe congestive heart failure
• Any underlying illness other than diabetes or obesity that affects gastrointestinal motility
• Currently taking medications for weight loss

Where it is running

• Study site — La Jolla, California, United States
• Study site — Eagan, Minnesota, United States

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