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S.L.I.M.M.S. Procedure for Obesity (SLIMMS Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By BRIAN QUEBBEMANN, M.D.
Research Sponsored by The N.E.W. Program
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Understand the behavioral changes needed to maximize surgical weight loss success
Agree to comply with recommended follow-up clinical assessments
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
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SLIMMS Trial Summary

This trial is testing if a gastric bypass combined with a vertical sleeve gastrectomy can help people with severe obesity lose weight and improve their quality of life.

Eligible Conditions
  • Obesity
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Type 2 Diabetes

SLIMMS Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

SLIMMS Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Weight Loss
Secondary outcome measures
Adverse Events
Changes in Quality of Life from baseline
Metabolic Comorbidity

SLIMMS Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: S.L.I.M.M.S. ProcedureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Prospective collection of data on the safety and efficacy of the S.L.I.M.M.S. Procedure

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The N.E.W. ProgramLead Sponsor
BRIAN QUEBBEMANN, M.D.Principal InvestigatorThe N.E.W. Program, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any age restrictions for enrolling in this trial?

"The criteria for enrolment in this clinical study necessitates that the age of participants lies between 18 and 65. Separately, there are 226 trials specifically designed for minors, as well as 830 other studies targeting those who exceed that age limit."

Answered by AI

Are there any opportunities to take part in this research initiative now?

"Per information on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular trial is no longer looking for participants and had last been updated October 14th 2020. However, there are still 1,285 other research projects actively selecting candidates at this time."

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Who has been cleared to partake in this clinical experiment?

"This clinical trial seeks 200 individuals suffering from metabolic syndrome aged 18 and 65. To qualify, candidates must have a BMI of 35 kg/m2 or above; understand the non-surgical alternatives to weight loss as well as any behavioural changes needed for maximum success; agree to comply with recommended follow-up assessments; possess identifiable obesity-related comorbidities (medical, physical, psycho-social); and have attempted some form of weight reduction in the last 5 years."

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~45 spots leftby Mar 2025