New Non-Surgical weight loss procedure tested in teens

NCT ID NCT06914765

First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) in 10 obese adolescents aged 12-17. Instead of surgery, doctors use a flexible tube to reduce stomach size, helping with weight loss. The goal is to see if it's safe and works long-term to lower weight and improve health problems linked to obesity.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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