Clinical trial Recruiting at 9 sites Interventional Ages 18 and up

Transoral outlet reduction plus lifestyle program for weight regain after gastric bypass

Official title: Prospective, Randomized Clinical Study Evaluating Transoral Outlet Reduction (TORe) and Lifestyle Modification for Patients With Weight Regain Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Run by Boston Scientific Corporation · NCT07015424 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial will test whether adding a transoral outlet reduction procedure to an intensive lifestyle program helps people who regained weight after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass lose more weight than lifestyle changes alone.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment108 (estimated)
SponsorBoston Scientific Corporation
Industry-sponsored
Locations12 sites (Irvine, California and 11 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 14, 2026
Main results expectedJuly 2027
Study endsJuly 2029
Registry record updatedOctober 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT07015424 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults (18+) with BMI 30–50 who have regained at least 20% of their weight from their lowest post-bypass weight after Roux-en-Y and who have an enlarged gastrojejunal outlet (GJA ≥20 mm) are the intended participants.

Probably not a fit

People without significant outlet enlargement (GJA <20 mm), those with very large pouches requiring surgical revision, or those who cannot undergo endoscopy or follow the lifestyle program are unlikely to benefit.

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

What this trial studies

Participants are randomized 2:1 to receive either a transoral outlet reduction (TORe) using the OverStitch device plus an intensive lifestyle modification program or the lifestyle program alone, with the lifestyle-only group eligible for TORe after 6 months. The lifestyle program includes a calorie-restricted balanced diet, exercise guidance, and coaching; the TORe arm receives endoscopic suturing of the gastrojejunal outlet. Key eligibility includes age ≥18, BMI 30–50 kg/m2, ≥20% weight regain from nadir, and a gastrojejunal anastomosis (GJA) diameter ≥20 mm; pouch anatomy must not require surgical reduction. Participants are followed for 24 months to compare weight loss and maintenance between groups.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a less invasive option to reduce an enlarged gastrojejunal outlet and help people maintain greater weight loss after gastric bypass.

How similar studies have gone: Prior smaller studies and case series of endoscopic transoral outlet reduction using OverStitch have shown modest short-term weight loss, but long-term randomized data are limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 18 years or older.
* Experiencing weight regain (≥ 20% weight from nadir) after achieving clinically successful weight loss.
* Willing to have a TORe procedure for the treatment of weight regain.
* BMI between 30 and 50 kg/m2, inclusive.
* GJA diameter ≥ 20 mm, confirmed either during a
* Screening EGD completed ≤ 60 days from study procedure or
* EGD performed immediately prior to the TORe procedure.
* Anatomically accepting of the procedure, including a pouch size that will not require reduction at the time of treatment (pouch that is shorter than 6 cm in length).
* Agrees not to take additional over the counter or prescribed weight loss supplements / medications (including incretins) during the first 6 months of the study.
* Is on a stable dose of anti-diabetic medication for three months with no anticipated changes during the first 6 months of the study.
* Agrees to the follow-up requirements of the study and is able to read, understand, and sign a written Informed Consent Form to participate in the study.
* Meets the indications for TORe procedure with OverStitch™ Endoscopic Suturing System.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current use or use within the three months prior to the treatment visit of over the counter or prescribed weight loss supplements / medications (including incretins).
* Current or planned management of any obesity-related comorbidity with incretin medications.
* Inability or unwillingness to comply with assigned treatment or protocol requirements related to visits.
* Investigator's medical judgement that the subject is not a candidate for the TORe procedure.
* Current pregnancy confirmed by site standard of care or planned pregnancy or breastfeeding in the next two years.
* Vulnerable subject.

Where it's running

  • Hoag Memorial Hospital
    Irvine, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Stanford University Medical Center
    Stanford, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Mayo Clinic
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Orlando Health Inc
    Orlando, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of South Florida
    Tampa, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Recruiting
Show 6 more locations
  • Mayo Clinic Foundation
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    New York, New York, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of Texas Houston Health Science Center
    Houston, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • Northwell Health
    New York, New York, United States
    Not yet recruiting
  • West Virginia University Hospital
    Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
    Not yet 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.
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