Endo-Band: Endoscopic Band Ligation for Weight Loss

NCT04431232 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Egypt tracker

Sponsor

El Katib Hospital

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2020-02-01

Last updated

2026-09-10

Condition(s) studied

Obesity

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Endoscopic Band Ligation

Endoscopic Band Ligation: Band ligation of the gastric body for weight loss

Study summary

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to use endoscopic band ligation for weight loss. All ligatures will be performed in the gastric body starting at the distal body; 5 parallel rows, with the last one in the proximal body.The entire procedure can be completed in 30 min. Oxygen is used for endoscopic air insufflation.Endoscopy is performed using propofol for sedation.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

18 Years

Max age

65 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \> 27 Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindication for endoscopy * Any gastric bleeding lesions * Uncontrolled use of anticoagulants or NSAID's

Primary outcome measure(s)

Weight Loss — 3 months
BMI Change

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
El Katib Hospital (Celopatra Group)	Giza	Dokki	Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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