Real-World Safety and Efficacy of Fluid-Filled Dual Intragastric Balloon for Weight Loss

  • Abhishek Agnihotri
  • , Amy Xie
  • , Christopher Bartalos
  • , Vladimir Kushnir
  • , Sameer Islam
  • , Ebtesam Islam
  • , Mark Lamet
  • , Ari Lamet
  • , Ramin Farboudmanesch
  • , Bergein F. Overholt
  • , Johnny Altawil
  • , Dayna S. Early
  • , Michael Bennett
  • , Abigail Lowe
  • , Daniel K. Mullady
  • , Christine Sade Adeyeri
  • , Mohamad El Zein
  • , Priya Mishra
  • , Lea Fayad
  • , Margo Dunlap
  • Andreas Oberbach, Lawrence J. Cheskin, Anthony N. Kalloo, Mouen A. Khashab, Vivek Kumbhari

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Abstract

Background & Aims: Reshape Duo is a saline-filled dual, integrated intragastric balloon (IGB) approved by the Food and Drug Administration for weight loss in patients with obesity. In a prospective, randomized trial, obese patients who received the balloon had significantly greater percent excess weight loss (%EWL) compared with patients treated with diet and exercise alone. However, there are limited data on the real-world efficacy of the Reshape balloon. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of data collected from 2 academic centers and 5 private practices in which all patients paid for the IGB and follow-up visits out of pocket. The IGB was removed after 6 months. We collected data (demographic, medical, and laboratory) from 202 adults (mean age 47.8 ± 10.8 years; 83% female) with a baseline mean body mass index of 36.8 + 8.4 kg/m2 who had IGB insertion for weight loss therapy, along with counselling on lifestyle modifications focused on diet and exercise. Primary outcomes were percent total body weight loss (%TBWL) and %EWL at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after the procedure. Results: Mean %TBWL at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months was 4.8 ± 2.4%, 8.8 ± 4.3%, 11.4 ± 6.7%, 13.3 ± 7.8%, and 14.7 ± 11.8%, respectively. Data were available from 101 patients at 6 months and 12 patients at 12 months; 60.4% of patients achieved more than 10% TBWL and 55.4% had more than 25% EWL. Seventeen patients (8.4%) had esophageal tears during balloon insertion, with no intervention required. Thirteen patients (6.4%) had their IGB removed before the end of the 6-month treatment period. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain were the most common adverse effects, occurring in 149 (73.8%), 99 (49%), and 51 (25.2%) patients. In one patient, the IGB migrated distally leading to small intestinal obstruction requiring surgical removal. Conclusion: In a retrospective analysis of real-world patients who received the Reshape Duo IGB, we found it to be a safe and efficacious endoscopic method for producing weight loss, with most patients achieving greater than 10% TBWL at 6 months.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1081-1088.e1
JournalClinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Volume16
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2018

Keywords

  • BMI
  • Endoscopy
  • Food Intake
  • Overweight
  • Satiety

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