NCT02881684

Brief Summary

This research project will provide insight into the efficacy and safety of aspiration therapy in the management of obesity and its comorbidities in the Asian population, and will determine if there is a role for this novel endoscopic device in the treatment algorithm of obesity in the investigators' local regions.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
15

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2016

Typical duration for not_applicable obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

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

August 1, 2016

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 12, 2016

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 29, 2016

Completed
2.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

May 15, 2018

Status Verified

May 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

2.3 years

First QC Date

August 12, 2016

Last Update Submit

May 9, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Weight reduction by aspiration therapy after 1 year of treatment

    Aspiration therapy using the AspireAssist® Aspiration Therapy System (Aspire Bariatrics Inc., King of Prussia, United States) for weight reduction in Asian subjects with obesity over a 12-month treatment period.

    1 year

Secondary Outcomes (23)

  • Change in blood pressure

    2 years

  • Change in Serum Lipids

    2 years

  • Change in Mean Hemoglobin A1c

    2 years

  • Change in serum leptin

    2 years

  • Change in serum ghrelin

    2 years

  • +18 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Treatment

EXPERIMENTAL

Intervention: 1. Device: Aspiration Therapy (AspireAssist) \- Subjects randomized to the treatment group will undergo an endoscopic procedure to have the experimental device (i.e. the A-tube) inserted. This will be followed by regular follow up visits and lifestyle therapy matched to the control group. The device will be removed at the end of one year and this group will be observed for one year more to determine if there is any legacy effect. 2. Behavioral: Lifestyle Therapy Lifestyle therapy is a behavioral, diet and physical activity education program Other Name: Lifestyle Behavioral Therapy

Device: Aspiration Therapy (AspireAssist®)Behavioral: Lifestyle Therapy

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Intervention: (1) Behavioral: Lifestyle Therapy Lifestyle therapy is a behavioral, diet and physical activity education program Other Name: Lifestyle Behavioral Therapy \- Subjects randomized to the control group will receive lifestyle management matched to the treatment group in the first year. At the end of one year, they will be crossed over to treatment and the A-tube will be inserted. They will then follow up the same follow up schedule of the treatment group during the first year.

Device: Aspiration Therapy (AspireAssist®)Behavioral: Lifestyle Therapy

Interventions

Use of the AspireAssist device in aspiration therapy

Also known as: AspireAssist® Aspiration Therapy System
ControlTreatment

Lifestyle therapy is a behavioral, diet and physical activity education program

Also known as: Lifestyle Behavioral Therapy
ControlTreatment

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Measured body mass index (BMI) of 27.5-55.0 kg/m2 at time of screening.
  • years of age (inclusive) at time of screening.
  • Failed attempt for a duration equal to 3-months at weight loss by alternative approaches (e.g. supervised or unsupervised diets, exercise, behavioral modification programs)
  • Stable weight (\<3% change in self-reported weight) over the previous 3 months at time of screening.
  • Women of childbearing potential who agree to use at least one form of birth control (prescription hormonal contraceptives, diaphragm, intrauterine device (IUD), condoms with or without spermicide, or voluntary abstinence) from time of study enrollment through study exit
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent and comply with the protocol.

You may not qualify if:

  • Evidence of an eating disorder or major depression
  • History of gastrointestinal disease or previous gastric surgery that would increase the risk of the AspireAssist® Tube (A-Tube) placement
  • Severe co-existing medical diseases or malignancies
  • Bleeding tendency (low platelet, coagulopathy including being on anti-coagulants)
  • Pregnant/lactating

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

RECRUITING

Related Publications (11)

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Michele MA Yuen, MBBS

CONTACT

Carol HY Fong, MSc Stat

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Specialist in Endocrinology & Metabolism, Honorary Clinical Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 12, 2016

First Posted

August 29, 2016

Study Start

August 1, 2016

Primary Completion

December 1, 2018

Study Completion

December 1, 2018

Last Updated

May 15, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

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