Trial Outcomes & Findings for Assessment of Gastric Volume Reduction in Surgical Weight Loss Candidates (NCT NCT00721227)

NCT ID: NCT00721227

Last Updated: 2010-09-08

Results Overview

The number of participants who completed the study and had post-opeartive gastrocopies showing intact plications.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

15 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Immediately post-operative

Results posted on

2010-09-08

Participant Flow

Enrollment period started April 17, 2008. Enrollment continued until December 31, 2008. The followup period continued until January 29, 2010. Enrollment was conducted in the bariatric and research offices of The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Anterior Curve
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Overall Study
STARTED
9
6
Overall Study
COMPLETED
5
6
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Anterior Curve
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
3
0
Overall Study
Noncompliance with scheduled visits.
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Assessment of Gastric Volume Reduction in Surgical Weight Loss Candidates

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Anterior Curve
n=9 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
n=6 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Total
n=15 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age Continuous
45.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.37 • n=5 Participants
36.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.42 • n=7 Participants
41.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.19 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=7 Participants
15 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Immediately post-operative

The number of participants who completed the study and had post-opeartive gastrocopies showing intact plications.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Anterior Curve
n=9 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
n=6 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Successful Gastric Plication Using Reduction Gastroplasty
9 participants
6 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 month

Population: Includes only participants who completed month 12 gastroscopy.

The number of participants who completed month 12 gastroscopies showing intact plications.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Anterior Curve
n=5 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
n=6 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Durability of Gastric Plications Following Reduction Gastroplasty
4 participants
5 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Includes only participants who completed month 12 visit.

Percentage of excess weight loss calculated at 12 months post-surgery. Percentage of excess weight loss is calculated is the difference in baseline and post-surgery weight divided by the difference in baseline weight and ideal body weight multiplied by 100.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Anterior Curve
n=5 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
n=6 Participants
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Weight Loss Following Reduction Gastroplasty
23.30 Percentage of weight loss
Standard Deviation 24.88
53.43 Percentage of weight loss
Standard Deviation 22.67

Adverse Events

Anterior Curve

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 9 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Greater Curve

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 6 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Anterior Curve
n=9 participants at risk
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
n=6 participants at risk
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Hepatobiliary disorders
Acute Cholecystitis
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Ecessive Post Operative Vomiting
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Anterior Curve
n=9 participants at risk
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Anterior Curve
Greater Curve
n=6 participants at risk
Reduction Gastroplasty by Gastric Plication on Greater Curve
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal Pain
55.6%
5/9 • Number of events 5 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
100.0%
6/6 • Number of events 10 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfort
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
22.2%
2/9 • Number of events 2 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
50.0%
3/6 • Number of events 3 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dental caries
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhoea
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastric ulcer
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Cardiac disorders
Tachycardia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
alopecia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
ankle fracture
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Psychiatric disorders
anxiety
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
arthralgia
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
back pain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Investigations
blood glucose increased
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Investigations
blood magnesium decreased
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
bronchospasm
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
burns first degree
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
General disorders
chest discomfort
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Psychiatric disorders
depression
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
dermal cyst
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
General disorders
early satiety
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
General disorders
fatigue
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
fluid overload
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Nervous system disorders
headache
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Hepatobiliary disorders
hepatic steatosis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
hiatus hernia
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Vascular disorders
hypertension
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 2 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
hypokalaemia
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Psychiatric disorders
insomnia
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
limb injury
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
menorrhagia
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
musculoskeletal pain
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 3 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
nasal septum deviation
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
nasal turbinate hypertrophy
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
77.8%
7/9 • Number of events 7 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
100.0%
6/6 • Number of events 7 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Renal and urinary disorders
nephrolithiasis
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
General disorders
oedema peripheral
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Infections and infestations
oral candidiasis
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 2 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
General disorders
pain
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
pain in extremity
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Infections and infestations
pharyngitis
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
post procedural haematoma
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
procedural complication
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
procedural pain
33.3%
3/9 • Number of events 3 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
procedural vomiting
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Congenital, familial and genetic disorders
prokeratosis
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
rash
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
rotator cuff syndrome
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Infections and infestations
sinusitis
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
skin papilloma
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Infections and infestations
upper respiratory tract infection
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
33.3%
2/6 • Number of events 3 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Infections and infestations
urinary tract infection
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Eye disorders
vision blurred
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Gastrointestinal disorders
vomiting
0.00%
0/9 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
16.7%
1/6 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
vulvovaginal pruritus
11.1%
1/9 • Number of events 1 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.
0.00%
0/6 • 13 months
AEs were collected from the screening visit until the study completion visit at 1 year post surgery.

Additional Information

Amy Mahanes, Senior Clinical Research Associate

Ethicon Endo Surgery, Inc.

Phone: 513-337-8366

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place