Registry for Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies
Official title: Endoscopic Bariatric Therapies (EBTs): A Retrospective and Prospective Multicenter Registry
Run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · NCT04494048 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is collecting information to see how well different non-surgical weight loss treatments work for people who can't have traditional weight loss surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 89 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 9999 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 5, 2016 |
| Main results expected | October 31, 2035 |
| Study ends | October 31, 2035 |
| Registry record updated | April 23, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04494048 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are considering or have recently undergone endoscopic bariatric therapies for weight loss.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under 18 years of age or who have not undergone or will not undergo endoscopic bariatric therapies will 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 registry collects data on the efficacy and safety of various endoscopic bariatric therapies (EBTs) through medical chart reviews and patient visits. It includes both retrospective and prospective data collection over a period of up to one year following patient consent. The study aims to evaluate how well EBTs perform compared to other weight loss treatments for patients who are not candidates for traditional bariatric surgery. Information gathered will include laboratory data, patient characteristics, and imaging results.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of endoscopic bariatric therapies for weight loss.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with endoscopic bariatric therapies, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient who is considering undergoing EBT for weight loss within 6 months, or has undergone clinically indicated EBT for weight loss within the past 6 months * Above or equal to 18 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient who has not undergone or will undergo EBT for weight loss * Below 18 years of age.
Where it's running
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Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Reem Z Sharaiha, MD — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Reem Z Sharaiha, MD, MSc.
- Email: rzs9001@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: 646-962-2382
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.