NCT07660445 Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Plus Duodenal pulsENDO for Obese T2DM
| NCT ID | NCT07660445 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| Condition | Obesity Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-09-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2029-07-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2026-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2029-07-31.
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Brief Summary
This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and mechanisms of combining ESG and pulsENDO procedure in obese patients with T2DM
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * BMI \>/= 27kg/m2 * Known T2DM * Individualized Metabolic Surgery (IMS) score 25-115 * HbA1c \<11% (subjects on oral glucose lowering drug(s) or HbA1c \<8% (subjects on insulin) Exclusion Criteria: * Previous treatment with ReCET, ESG or similar procedure * Previous GI surgery that could preclude the ability to perform ReCET or ESG, or acute gastric and duodenal pathology that increased the risk of ReCET or ESG * Type 1 DM, DM secondary to specific disease or having any history of ketoacidosis * Fasting C-peptide level \<0.5ug/L * Any inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract such as Crohn's disease * Abnormal pathologies or conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, including duodenal polyps, ulcers or upper gastrointestinal bleeding conditions within 3 months of study * Uncorrectable bleeding diathesis, platelet dysfunction, thrombocytopenia with platelet count less than 100,000/microliter or known coagulopathy * Currently taking prescription antithrombotic therapy (e.g., anticoagulant agent) within 10 days prior to study and/or there is a need or expected need to use during the study period * Currently taking medications known to cause significant weight gain or weight loss (e.g. chemotherapeutics) * Patients who have used non-steroidal analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) and corticosteroids in the past 1 month * Underlying uncontrolled endocrine problem that leads to obesity, including and not limited to hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome and eating disorder. * Patients with contra-indications to endoscopy * Patients with cirrhosis due to causes other than MASLD * Malignancy * Diagnosis of autoimmune connective tissue disorder (e.g. lupus erythematosus, scleroderma) * Pregnant or breast feeding * ASA grade IV \& V * Mental or psychiatric disorder; Drug or alcohol addiction * Other cases deemed by the examining physician as unsuitable for safe treatment * Refusal to participate
Contact & Investigator
Stephen Ng
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Prince of Wales Hospital, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07660445 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Obesity Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07660445 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07660445 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at stephenng@surgery.cuhk.edu.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07660445 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Shatin, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07660445 clinical trial?
NCT07660445 is sponsored by Chinese University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Stephen Ng at Prince of Wales Hospital, the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.
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