Magnetic gut device could revolutionize Weight-Loss surgery

NCT ID NCT06199635

Completed Disease control Sponsor: GI Windows, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a new magnetic device that creates connections between parts of the gut during weight-loss surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and works as intended in 28 adults with severe obesity. If successful, it may offer a simpler way to perform these surgeries.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Self-Forming Magnetic Anastomosis Device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a less invasive way to perform weight-loss surgery, potentially reducing complications and improving outcomes for people with severe obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage safety study with only 28 participants. The device may not work as intended, and risks include leaks, bleeding, or bowel blockage. Long-term weight loss benefits are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MORBID OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bhandari Hospital & Research Centre

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 452010, India
Clinica Colonial Hospital

Santiago, Huechuraba, Región Metropolitana, 8580000, Chile

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