New endoscopic procedure aims to help people with obesity lose weight
NCT ID NCT05713071
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new procedure called BEAM (Bariatric Endoscopic Antral Myotomy) to help people with obesity lose weight. The procedure uses a tube down the throat to make small cuts in the stomach muscle, aiming to change how the stomach empties. Twenty adults with a BMI between 30 and 50 will be followed for a year to see if it is safe and helps with weight loss.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bariatric Endoscopic Antral Myotomy (BEAM) procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, BEAM could offer a less invasive weight-loss option for people with obesity, potentially reducing the need for more major surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 people, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure is new and long-term safety and effectiveness are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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