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This is an open-label trial investigating the effect of Spatz 3 intragastric balloon on weight loss on obesity and associated co- morbidities.
The study aim is to evaluate the effect of the intra gastric balloon on weight reduction and on related co- morbidities during 1 year of balloon implantation and a year following explantation.
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Subjects receiving any prescription or over the counter weight loss medication within 30 days prior to randomization (including GLP-1 analogs).
Previous GI surgery that could preclude the ability to place the device. 3. Subjects with a history of abnormal GI anatomical findings documented on imaging study, which in the opinion of the investigator, may impair implantation of the IGB device 4. Subjects with severe GERD that are not responding to Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) 5. Known abnormal pathologies or conditions of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Subjects with symptomatic gallstones within 6 months prior to randomization 7. Coagulopathy defined as hgb <10g/dl and platelet < 100,000/ml or diagnosis of hemophilia, factor X deficiencies or fibrinogen abnormalities 8. Subjects requiring prescription antithrombotic therapy (i.e. anticoagulant or antiplatelet agent) 9. Subjects unable to discontinue NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or any other drugs with bleeding as a potential side effect during the study duration.
Subject is or has been enrolled in another investigational study within 3 months of participation into the current study 11. Subjects not residing within a 3 hour driving distance of the study center.
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