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Sleep ApneaNCT01026103

Tri Staple Technology Stapler Used in Gastric Bypass

A study testing Tri Staple Technology stapler in people with Sleep Apnea and Hypertension, run by Medtronic - MITG at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The objectives of this clinical trial are to assess in a pilot setting the overall performance and safety of the Endo GIA™ Stapler with Endo GIA™ SULU with Tri-Staple™ Technology when used in a gastric bypass procedure. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
What is being tested?
Tri Staple Technology stapler
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2010to Mar 2011
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • The patient must be 18-65 years of age.
  • The patient has a BMI of 40-60 kg/m2, or 35-40 kg/m2 with one or more of following comorbidities: sleep apnea, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, gastro esophageal reflux disease, osteoarthritis, and diabetes and eligible for gastric bypass.
  • The patient must be willing and able to participate in the study procedures and able to understand and sign the informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • The procedure is needed as revision bariatric surgery or the patient has had prior gastric surgery (nissen fundoplication, hiatal hernia, etc)
  • The patient is pregnant.
  • The patient has an active or history of, infection at the operative site.
  • The patient is unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements, follow-up schedule, or to give valid informed consent.
  • Patient has an abdominal ventral hernia requiring mesh repair
  • The patient has a history of clinically significant liver disease
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  • The patient has a history of drug or alcohol abuse within 2 years of enrollment
  • The patient has a history of venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
  • The patient has a history of coagulopathy

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Clarian Bariatric Center/Indiana University

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

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About this study

Official title: A Prospective, Single-center Investigation of the Safety and Performance of the Endo GIA™ Stapler With Endo GIA™ Sulu With Tri-Staple™ Technology in a Gastric Bypass Procedure

The objectives of this clinical trial are to assess in a pilot setting the overall performance and safety of the Endo GIA™ Stapler with Endo GIA™ SULU with Tri-Staple™ Technology when used in a gastric bypass procedure.

Being tested
Tri Staple Technology stapler
Keywords
gastric bypass, Gastric bypass surgery
Medical subject headings
Sleep Apnea Syndromes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemias, Coronary Artery Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Osteoarthritis, Diabetes Mellitus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Tri Staple Technology staplerDevice

    This is a single arm study.

Study groups in NCT01026103
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Tri StapleExperimentalThis is a single arm study.
Receives: Device: Tri Staple Technology stapler

What is being measured

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

  1. Proportion of Patients With an Uneventful Creation of a Functional Staple Line

    Measured: Day 0

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Incidence of Intra-operative Bleeding Requiring Intervention

    Measured: Day 0 and 1 month

  2. Length of Hospital Stay

    Measured: Date of discharge which averages 3 days

  3. Incidence of Serosal Tearing

    Measured: 30 days post op

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Dec 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2010
  3. Primary completionMar 2011
  4. Study completionMar 2011

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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
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
28 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01026103
Sponsor's protocol ID
AS09004
Status last verified
Jan 2014
First submitted
3 Dec 2009
Last updated
14 Mar 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Tri Staple Technology stapler in people with Sleep Apnea and Hypertension, run by Medtronic - MITG at 1 site in United States.

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 3 inclusion and 9 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 14 Mar 2014. 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 United States. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 14 Mar 2014). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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?

Proportion of Patients With an Uneventful Creation of a Functional Staple Line (time frame: Day 0). 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 14 Mar 2014.

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