LAP-BAND AP Early Experience Trial (APEX)
1 other identifier
observational
521
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the LAP-BAND AP System in severely obese patients.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Jun 2007
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2007
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 11, 2007
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 13, 2007
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
August 1, 2013
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
November 1, 2013
CompletedResults Posted
Study results publicly available
January 19, 2015
CompletedJanuary 19, 2015
January 1, 2015
6.2 years
July 11, 2007
January 8, 2015
January 15, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Percent Excess Weight
Subjects' Percent Excess Weight Loss (%EWL) from baseline over the 5 year period post LAP-BAND implantation was measured. Excess Weight = Baseline weight - Ideal weight, where ideal weight is based on a BMI of 25 kg/m2.
Baseline to 5 Years
Secondary Outcomes (4)
Subject BMI From Baseline to 5 Years Post LAP-BAND Implantation
Baseline to 5 years
Subject Reported Satiety
Baseline to 5 Years
Subject Reported Quality of Life
Baseline to 5 Years
Subject Reported Sleepiness (Epworth Sleepiness Scale)
Baseline to 5 years
Study Arms (1)
LAP-BAND
Patients who receive the LAP-BAND AP Adjustable Gastric Banding System.
Interventions
Reduction of food intake due to creation of smaller stomach pouch.
Eligibility Criteria
Community sample
You may qualify if:
- Patient is scheduled to receive the LAP-BAND AP System
- Willingness to follow protocol requirements, including: the Informed Consent Form (ICF), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) forms, follow-up schedule, completion of patient questionnaires.
You may not qualify if:
- Per the LAP-BAND AP System Directions For Use (DFU)
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Apollo Endosurgery
Austin, Texas, 78746, United States
Related Publications (3)
Ponce J, Taheri S, Lusco V, Cornell C, Ng-Mak DS, Shi R, Okerson T. Efficacy and safety of the adjustable gastric band - pooled interim analysis of the APEX and HERO studies at 48 weeks. Curr Med Res Opin. 2014 May;30(5):841-8. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2013.874992. Epub 2014 Jan 16.
PMID: 24328415DERIVEDFusco M, James S, Cornell C, Okerson T. Weight loss through adjustable gastric banding and improvement in daytime sleepiness: 2 year interim results of APEX study. Curr Med Res Opin. 2014 May;30(5):849-55. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2013.874991. Epub 2014 Jan 17.
PMID: 24328387DERIVEDShayani V, Voellinger D, Liu C, Cornell C, Okerson T. Safety and efficacy of the LAP-BAND AP(R) adjustable gastric band in the treatment of obesity: results at 2 years. Postgrad Med. 2012 Jul;124(4):181-8. doi: 10.3810/pgm.2012.07.2561.
PMID: 22913906DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Results Point of Contact
- Title
- Laura Eaton, R.N., BSN, CCRN-R
- Organization
- Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Apollo Endosurgery
Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.
Publication Agreements
- PI is Sponsor Employee
- No
- Restrictive Agreement
- No
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE ONLY
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 11, 2007
First Posted
July 13, 2007
Study Start
June 1, 2007
Primary Completion
August 1, 2013
Study Completion
November 1, 2013
Last Updated
January 19, 2015
Results First Posted
January 19, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-01