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Lead
Mayo Clinic
Age
22–69
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
BMI 30-50 kg/m2 for at least 6 months prior to ESG
Diagnosis of UC with plans to undergo or who have already undergone colectomy as part of a plan to pursue eventual 3-stage ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA)
Willing to adhere to the diet and behavior modifications required for ESG
Able to follow the visit schedule
Able to provide informed consent
If female, be either post-menopausal, surgically sterile, or agree to practice birth control during year of study and have negative serum Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) at screening/baseline
You may not be if
Prior gastric or bariatric surgery or other alteration to upper gastrointestinal anatomy which would preclude safe or technical performance of ESG
Current or recent (last six months) gastric or duodenal ulceration
Esophageal or gastric varices
Significant motility disorder of the esophagus or stomach
Large hiatal hernia measuring \>5 cm or ≤ 5 cm and associated with severe gastroesophageal reflux
Severe coagulopathy, hepatic insufficiency, or cirrhosis
Gastric mass
Presence of any other medical condition which precludes safe performance of elective endoscopy such as poor general health and/or history of severe hepatic, cardiac, or pulmonary disease
Serious or uncontrolled psychiatric illness which may compromise patient understanding of procedure or compliance with follow-up visits
Unwilling to participate in an established diet and behavior modification program, with routine follow-up
Ongoing corticosteroid use at a dose of \>5 mg daily
Daily use of anti-inflammatory agents such as non-steroidal medications, or anticoagulants without medical supervision
Alcohol or drug addiction
Females who are pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy within the next year
Concomitant use of or unwillingness to avoid any use of weight loss medications, weight loss supplements, or weight loss herbal preparations
Has a condition or is in a situation which in the investigator's opinion may put the subject at significant risk or may interfere significantly with the subject's participation in the study
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