Endoscopy
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Clinical Trial
A novel endoscopic weight loss therapy using gastric aspiration: results after 6 months.
Obesity is a major public health problem with few effective treatment options. A novel device for treating obesity, the AspireAssist aspiration therapy system, was evaluated. ⋯ In this study, substantial weight loss was achieved with few complications using the AspireAssist system, suggesting its potential as an attractive therapeutic device for obese patients. Trial Register ISRCTN 49958132.