RESCUE: Discontinuation of GLP-1
Evaluation of Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) as an Alternative Weight Loss Strategy for Patients With Obesity Discontinuing GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Due to Intolerance or Ineffectiveness: A Retrospective Study
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Brief Summary
This study is designed to compare weight loss outcomes and safety of ESG versus lifestyle modification in patients with obesity who discontinued GLP-1 therapy due to intolerance or suboptimal weight loss.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Dec 2025
Shorter than P25 for all trials
3 active sites
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 17, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 24, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
December 17, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2026
April 17, 2026
April 1, 2026
6 months
September 17, 2025
April 15, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Percent total body weight loss (TBWL) at 1 year from baseline
The study will measure the percentage of total body weight loss for a period of one year from baseline.
12 months
Secondary Outcomes (6)
Change in body mass index (BMI)
12 months
Percentage of excess weight loss
12 months
Percentage of patients that achieved 5%, 10% and 15% total body weight loss
12 months
Metabolic markers, if available
12 months
Visit compliance and impact to responder rate
12 months
- +1 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
ESG Recipients
After discontinuing GLP-1 medication, this group elected to have an ESG procedure as a weight loss treatment.
Lifestyle Modification
After discontinuing GLP-1 medication, this group elected to participate in a structured lifestyle modification program.
Interventions
The OverStitch™ or OverStitch NXT™ Endoscopic Suturing System was used as part of each patient's ESG procedure within the routine clinical practice.
Patients participated in a lifestyle modification program for weight loss management.
Eligibility Criteria
Adults over 18 years of age who were prescribed GLP-1 medication for weight loss and discontinued it due to intolerance of symptoms or suboptimal weight loss.
You may qualify if:
- Adults (≥ 18 years)
- BMI ≥30 kg/m² and ≤ 50 kg/m2
- Discontinued GLP-1 therapy for weight loss (semaglutide and tirzepatide only) for intolerance or suboptimal weight loss (\<5% TBWL after 3 months at maximally tolerated dose)
- Initiation of weight loss management no earlier than August 2021
- Completed 1-year follow-up for weight loss management (ESG and lifestyle modification or lifestyle modification alone) following initiation of weight loss treatment
- Completed at least two interim visits for weight loss management from 1, 3, 6, through 9 months following initiation of weight loss treatment
You may not qualify if:
- Missing data regarding GLP-1 treatment history, including weight before GLP-1 treatment and at discontinuation, and discontinuation reason
- History of GLP-1 medication for a reason other than weight management
- Had bariatric surgery or an endoscopic procedure for weight loss treatment other than ESG with OverStitch™ or OverStitch NXT™ within 1 year of starting weight loss management
- Had an additional endoscopic treatment performed prior to or at the time of the ESG procedure that could influence weight loss results
- Had another weight loss treatment during the 1-year follow-up reported during this study. Weight loss treatment includes but is not limited to appetite suppressants, anti-obesity medications, plastic surgery or body contouring procedures.
- Pregnancy during the 1 year following initiation of weight loss management
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (3)
Bariendo
Miami, Florida, 33179, United States
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- RETROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 17, 2025
First Posted
September 24, 2025
Study Start
December 17, 2025
Primary Completion (Estimated)
June 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
June 1, 2026
Last Updated
April 17, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share