When you have something to lose, and everything to gain.
The ReShape Balloons Clinical Research Study is evaluating the safety and efficacy of an investigational non-surgical dual balloon device for weight loss.
About the Procedure
The ReShape Dual-Balloon is designed to be placed in the stomach during a 15-minute outpatient procedure using only deep conscious sedation. After the balloons are placed in the stomach, it takes a few days to adjust to the reduced-portion capacity before returning to normal activities.
The ReShape Balloons do not restrict the kinds of foods you can eat - just the quantity, so you feel fuller faster. It doesn't change or alter the natural anatomy of your stomach in any way; it simply occupies existing space to reduce its capacity for food.
The ReShape Balloons remain in place for six months and are then removed.
The study involves a comprehensive program that targets your behavior and addresses your eating habits. The balloons may help you eat less and feel full faster. Trained healthcare professionals, including doctors, registered dietitians, and behavioral counselors, partner with you to educate while providing study-related support.
Click here for a printable picture of the procedure and study details.
Who Can Participate in the Study?
You may be an eligible participant for the ReShape Balloons Clinical Research Study if you meet the following criteria:
- You're a male or female between the age of 20 and 60.
- You have a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 30 and 40.
Need to know your BMI? Use the BMI Calculator in the right column to find out.
- You've been overweight for over 6 months and have tried other weight-loss alternatives without success.
- You're willing to commit to a low calorie (1,000 - 1,500 calories per day) supervised diet for the one year duration of the study.
- You're willing and able to commit to one year of follow-up visits.
This is just a partial list of criteria for acceptance into the study. Only a clinical research study staff member can make that determination.
Click here to find out if you may be a candidate.
Caution: Investigational device. Limited by Federal law to investigational use.