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Type 2 DiabetesNCT00973960

A Pilot Trial of the EndoBarrier™ Flow Restrictor for Glycemic Improvement in Type 2 Diabetics

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetes, run by Morphic Medical Inc. at 1 site in Chile.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The main objective of the study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the EndoBarrier Flow Restrictor in the glycemic control of diabetes in subjects with Type 2 diabetes. The primary efficacy endpoint is an assessment of glycemic control at week 24 or last assessment measured via HbA1c. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Type 2 Diabetes
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteChile
Study dates
Sep 2009to Dec 2010
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes

Who may be able to join

  • Age > 18 years and < 55 years - Male or Female
  • BMI > 30 BMI <60
  • Subjects with an HbA1c > 7.5 and ≤ 10.0%
  • Subjects with Type 2 diabetes who have been treated for ≤10 years
  • Subjects on Metformin and/or Sulfonylurea
  • History of failure with nonsurgical weight loss methods
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  • Subjects willing to comply with trial requirements
  • Subjects who have signed an informed consent form
  • Women who are post-menopausal, surgically sterile or on oral contraceptives and who do not plan on becoming pregnant during the course of the trial.

Who cannot join

  • Treatment represents an unreasonable risk to the subject
  • Subjects on oral diabetic medications other than Metformin or Sulfonylurea
  • Subjects on insulin
  • Subjects diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus or having a history of ketoacidosis
  • Subjects with a past medical history of hypoglycemia
  • Subjects with abnormal gastric emptying at baseline, defined as < 90% stomach emptied at 4 hours
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  • Subjects with a weight loss of > 4.5 Kg (10 lbs) within the 12 Weeks of screening
  • Subjects taking corticosteroids or drugs known to affect GI motility (i.e. Reglan)
  • Pregnant or have intention of becoming pregnant for the duration of the trial
  • Unresolved alcohol or drug addiction
  • Subjects receiving weight loss medications (prescription, over-the-counter, or herbal dietary medications)
  • Previous gastrointestinal surgery that could affect the ability to place the EndoBarrier Flow Restrictor or the function of the implant.
  • Subjects with active and uncontrolled GERD
  • Subjects with symptomatic kidney stones prior to implant
  • Subjects with iron deficiency and/or iron deficiency anemia
  • History of Inflammatory bowel disease or condition of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcers or Crohn's disease
  • Subjects with symptomatic gallstones prior to implant
  • Symptomatic coronary artery disease or pulmonary dysfunction
  • Known infection (Subjects who have a known infection at time of screening can be enrolled if the infection is treated prior to their procedure; if they still have an infection on day of procedure they must be withdrawn)
  • History of congenital or acquired anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract such as atresias or stenoses
  • Pancreatitis or other serious organic conditions
  • Subjects requiring prescription anticoagulation therapy
  • Subjects unable to discontinue NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) during the implant period
  • Subject or Family history of a known diagnosis or pre-existing symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma or other autoimmune connective tissue disorder
  • Participating in another ongoing investigational clinical trial
  • Mentally retarded or emotionally unstable, or exhibits psychological characteristics requiring medication that affects appetite (i.e. tricyclic antidepressants and atypical antipsychotic medications) which, in the opinion of the Investigator, makes the subject a poor candidate for device placement or clinical trial.
  • Subjects with active H. pylori (Note: Subjects may be enrolled if they had a prior history of H. Pylori and were successfully treated or are diagnosed during baseline tests and undergo successful treatment before their procedure)
  • Subjects with or a history of coagulopathy, upper gastro-intestinal bleeding conditions such as esophageal or gastric varices, congenital or acquired intestinal telangiectasia

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Chile1 site
  • Hospital Universidad Catolica

    Santiago

Other trials in Chile

About this study

The main objective of the study is to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the EndoBarrier Flow Restrictor in the glycemic control of diabetes in subjects with Type 2 diabetes.

The primary efficacy endpoint is an assessment of glycemic control at week 24 or last assessment measured via HbA1c.

Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The primary efficacy endpoint is an assessment of glycemic control at week 24 or last assessment measured via HbA1c.

    Measured: 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. The safety endpoint will be the incidence and severity of anticipated and unanticipated adverse events (device and non-device related).

    Measured: 24 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Sep 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2009
  3. Primary completionJun 2010
  4. Study completionDec 2010

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00973960
Sponsor's protocol ID
09-2
Status last verified
Aug 2011
First submitted
6 Sep 2009
Last updated
8 Aug 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Type 2 Diabetes, run by Morphic Medical Inc. at 1 site in Chile.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 28 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Aug 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Chile. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The primary efficacy endpoint is an assessment of glycemic control at week 24 or last assessment measured via HbA1c. (time frame: 24 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Aug 2011.

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