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Gas Therapy
CO2 Treatment for Obesity
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Murad Alam, MD
Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Willing and able to abstain from partaking in any treatment other than the study procedure (existing or new) to promote body contouring and/or weight loss during the course of study participation.
Willing and able to abstain from partaking in any treatment other than the study procedure (existing or new) to promote body contouring and/or weight loss during the course of study participation
Must not have
History of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
Bleeding tendency or coagulopathy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years
Summary
This trial will test if carbon dioxide can help reduce fat under the skin. The safety of this procedure will also be studied.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 18 or older with a BMI between 18.5-24.99, who are in good health and willing to avoid other body contouring treatments or significant lifestyle changes during the study. It's not for pregnant individuals, those unable to consent, people with certain diseases like asthma or skin infections near the treatment area, bleeding disorders, lidocaine allergies, or any condition that could affect their participation.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness and safety of carbon dioxide (CO2) treatments for reducing subcutaneous fat compared to a sham procedure (a fake treatment used as a control). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CO2 treatments or sham procedures.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here, potential risks may include reactions at the injection site such as pain, swelling, redness; possible systemic effects due to CO2 absorption; and general discomfort associated with treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I agree not to pursue any other body contouring or weight loss treatments during the study.
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I agree not to pursue any other weight loss or body contouring treatments during the study.
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I am 18 years old or older.
Exclusion Criteria
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I have a history of asthma or COPD.
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I have a bleeding disorder or a condition affecting blood clotting.
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I understand the study details and can consent.
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I have a skin condition or infection in the area that would be treated.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
Treatment Details
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: treatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
CO2 treatment
Group II: shamPlacebo Group1 Intervention
sham treatment
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
CO2
2015
Completed Phase 4
~720
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,644 Previous Clinical Trials
958,443 Total Patients Enrolled
34 Trials studying Obesity
11,462 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Murad Alam, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNorthwestern University
69 Previous Clinical Trials
2,555 Total Patients Enrolled
Dennis P West, PhDStudy ChairNorthwestern University
11 Previous Clinical Trials
1,973 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- Your body mass index, which is a measure of your weight in relation to your height, falls within the range of 18.5 to 24.99.I have had or will have procedures that might affect my treatment area.I have a history of asthma or COPD.I agree not to pursue any other body contouring or weight loss treatments during the study.I have a bleeding disorder or a condition affecting blood clotting.I am in good health overall.I am willing and able to give consent for my tissue use and communicate with the researcher.I haven't changed my diet or exercise significantly recently and haven't taken diet pills in the last 6 months.I understand the study details and can consent.You agree to maintain your weight (i.e.I have a skin condition or infection in the area that would be treated.I agree not to pursue any other weight loss or body contouring treatments during the study.You are within a healthy weight range based on your height and weight.I am 18 years old or older.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: treatment
- Group 2: sham
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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