Why the study?
Does electrical stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract improve weight loss and glycemic control in patients with obesity and diabetes?
Population
Patients with obesity and diabetes
Design
Review
Authors
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Early trial signals warrant caution and should not change practice; leaves open efficacy of GI pacing pending randomized trials.
Does electrical stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract improve weight loss and glycemic control in patients with obesity and diabetes?
Electrical pacing of the gastrointestinal tract represents a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of obesity and diabetes.
Greenway et al. (2007) studied this question.
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