The VCU Surgical Weight Loss Center announces a clinical study to determine whether blockage of the vagal nerves can produce safe and reliable weight loss over five years in people who are considered obese.
For more information: www.clinicaltrials.gov
EMPOWER Clinical Trial: Vagal Blocking for Obesity Control (VBLOC)
CAUTION: Investigational device. Limited by Federal law to investigational use. www.empowerstudy.com
This study is currently recruiting participants
Sponsored by EnteroMedics
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00521079