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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 108 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Boston Scientific Corporation Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 12 sites (Irvine, California and 11 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 14, 2026 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2029 |
| Registry record updated | October 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07015424 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
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
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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
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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
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Victoria Lazzari
- Email: victoria.lazzari@bsci.com
- Phone: 508-561-7296
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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.