Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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