Could a stomach balloon tame uncontrolled asthma in obese patients?
NCT ID NCT05364957
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether placing a temporary intragastric balloon (a soft balloon in the stomach) along with diet and exercise can improve asthma control in obese people whose asthma is not well managed by inhalers. About 84 participants will be randomly assigned to get the balloon plus lifestyle changes or lifestyle changes alone. The main goal is to see if asthma control scores improve after one year.
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University Hospital Toulouse
RECRUITINGToulouse, Occitanie, 31000, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
intragastric balloon device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to improve asthma control in obese patients who have not responded to standard treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (84 participants) and the balloon is a temporary device with risks like discomfort or complications. The improvement in asthma may be modest or not sustained long-term.
Conditions
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