Magnets may offer a new way to boost weight loss after failed surgery
NCT ID NCT06200896
First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study tested a device that uses self-forming magnets to create new connections in the gut. It was done in 28 adults with severe obesity who had already had weight-loss surgery but did not lose enough weight. The goal was to see if the device is safe and works as intended. The study did not test whether it actually leads to weight loss, only whether the procedure can be done safely.
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Locations
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Clínica Colonial Hospital
Santiago, Santiago Province, Chile
What this could mean
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Active substance
Self-forming magnets used to create a compression anastomosis
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could offer a less invasive way to revise weight-loss surgery for people who did not lose enough weight.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early safety study with only 28 participants. The device may cause leaks, bleeding, or blockages, and it is not yet proven to work better than standard surgery.
Conditions
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