Severe to Morbid Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial
— ASSISTOfficial title:
ASSIST: Appetite Suppression Induced by Stimulation Trial
| Verified date | February 2009 |
| Source | MedtronicNeuro |
| Contact | n/a |
| Is FDA regulated | No |
| Health authority | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
| Study type | Interventional |
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of an implanted device that stimulates the stomach on weight loss in patients suffering from obesity and type 2 diabetes.
| Status | Completed |
| Enrollment | 46 |
| Est. completion date | December 2007 |
| Est. primary completion date | February 2007 |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
| Gender | Both |
| Age group | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Eligibility |
Inclusion Criteria: - Type 2 diabetes with HbA1c of 7.5 - 11% - Willing to make behavior and lifestyle modifications - No previous bariatric surgery (gastric bypass, gastric banding) - Meet additional study criteria Exclusion Criteria: - History of substance abuse or chemical dependency with in the last 3 years - Prior GI surgery for morbid obesity or any gastric surgery for conditions other than obesity or diabetes - Severe congestive heart failure - Any underlying illness other than diabetes or obesity that affects gastrointestinal motility - Currently taking medications for weight loss |
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
| Country | Name | City | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | |||
| Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
|---|---|
| MedtronicNeuro |
United States,
| Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | Mean excess weight loss and percent excess weight loss | 12 months | No | |
| Secondary | Diabetes status and use of diabetes medication | 12 months | No |