Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 80

Comparing different filling volumes of intragastric balloons for obesity treatment

Official title: Fluid-filled Intragastric Balloon's Filling Volume At 500, 600, or 700 Ml for Treatment of Overweight and Obesity: Which is the Magic Number? a Single Centre Randomized Study

Run by Mater Olbia Hospital · NCT06673550 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing which of three different sizes of intragastric balloons can help overweight and obese people lose weight safely and effectively.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment156 (estimated)
SponsorMater Olbia Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Olbia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 20, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 2024
Study endsJune 2025
Registry record updatedNovember 22, 2024
Trial IDNCT06673550 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are classified as overweight or obese with a BMI between 27 and 60 kg/m2 and have at least one obesity-related comorbidity.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of bariatric surgery or endoscopy, allergies to methylene blue, or those who are pregnant or unwilling to comply with follow-up may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the efficacy and safety of three different filling volumes (500, 600, and 700 ml) of intragastric balloons in overweight and obese patients with a BMI between 27 and 60 kg/m2. Conducted at the Mater Olbia Hospital, the study involves a multidisciplinary team that evaluates patients before the procedure to ensure they are suitable candidates. The goal is to establish a well-defined filling volume for the intragastric balloon, as current practices vary without a clear rationale. The study is set to run from August 2022 to June 2025.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide clearer guidelines for the optimal filling volume of intragastric balloons, potentially improving weight loss outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been various studies on intragastric balloons, this specific comparison of filling volumes is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age \> 18 years, obesity grade I-III, or overweight with at least one obesity-related comorbidity

Exclusion Criteria:

* history of bariatric surgery or endoscopy, allergies to methylene blue, childbearing or not willing to participate or comply with follow-up

Where it's running

  • Mater Olbia Hospital
    Olbia, Italy
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.