In order to be eligible to participate in the EMPOWER clinical research study and receive investigational VBLOC Therapy, all patients must meet the inclusion criteria. These criteria are carefully thought out to include those patients who are the best possible candidates for the clinical research study. These criteria include:
- Be a male or female between the age of 18 and 65
- Have a BMI (Body Mass Index) between 35 and 45
- Sign an informed consent
This is just a partial list of criteria for acceptance into the clinical research study. Only a clinical research study staff member can make that determination.
For more information about VBLOC Therapy and the EMPOWER clinical research study, please call Jane Collins at Circle of Care Adelaide on (08) 8404 2359 Ruth Hutchison at Circle of Care Sydney on (02) 1300 722 224 or (02) 96391033.