About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate weight loss with TORe and intensive lifestyle modification versus intensive lifestyle modification alone in subjects who have regained weight following a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
Participants will randomized 2:1. Those randomized to the TORe arm will receive a TORe procedure and intensive lifestyle modification which consists of a well-balanced calorie restrictive diet, incorporation of exercise and coaching on lifestyle discussion. Participants randomized the lifestyle modification alone arm will be eligible to receive a TORe procedure at 6 months post enrollment. Total follow up will be 24 months.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
18 years or older.
Experiencing weight regain (≥ 20% weight from nadir) after achieving clinically successful weight loss.
Willing to have a TORe procedure for the treatment of weight regain.
BMI between 30 and 50 kg/m2, inclusive.
Disqualifiers
Current use or use within the three months prior to the baseline visit of over the counter or prescribed weight loss supplements / medications (including incretins).
Current or planned management of Type 2 Diabetes with incretin medications.
Inability or unwillingness to comply with assigned treatment or protocol requirements related to visits.
Investigator's medical judgement that the subject is not a candidate for the TORe procedure.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- TORe with OverStitch
- Intensive lifestyle modification