Surgical Candidates

The number of obese Americans who may be considered candidates for surgical weight loss treatments (BMI of 35+) has increased to nearly 15 million people.

 

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Obesity is measured by one's Body Mass Index, or BMI. Increasingly physicians are beginning to use BMI as another "vital sign" just like heart rate, body temperature and blood pressure.

Persons with a BMI of:

• 25 or greater are considered overweight
• 30 or greater are considered obese
• 40 or greater are considered morbidly obese

 

Clinical Trials for VBLOC Therapy

EnteroMedics is presently conducting the EMPOWER clinical trial at select centers within and outside the United States to document its safety and efficacy. This clinical trial is being conducted under a strict protocol approved by institutional review boards and regulatory agencies. VBLOC Therapy is not approved or available for use in the United States.

 

Who Is a Candidate for Clinical Trials of VBLOC Therapy?

Individuals may be considered for participation in Clinical Trials of VBLOC Therapy if they:

• Have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 to 45, or of 35 or greater and also suffer from at least one obesity related condition or co-morbidity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or sleep apnea.
• Have completed at least six months of a supervised weight loss program and have failed to lose weight or to maintain weight loss.

 

To calculate your BMI, enter your weight and height in the boxes below then click on the "Calculate BMI" button:

Weight: lbs. Height: Ft. In.   Body Mass Index =

 

Participating in Clinical Trials or Receiving VBLOC Therapy Updates

If you would like to receive updates regarding VBLOC Therapy, or if you are a candidate for obesity surgery and would like to be considered for participation in U.S. clinical trials, please complete the registration form below. We will keep your personal information confidential to be shared only with clinical trial sites at their request. Please do not call EnteroMedics or expect to be contacted by the company. Any correspondence will come directly from the clinical trial sites and will be initiated via email.

Before making any decisions about your health care, consult your personal physician.

 

 

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