Obesity lung pressure study pulled before starting

NCT ID NCT04213911

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study aimed to measure lung pressure in people with severe obesity to better understand breathing problems. Researchers planned to use a small balloon in the esophagus and chest CT scans in 12 adults. The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results are available.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachussets General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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