Gastric Tissue Stapler Comparison Study
![]() |
The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details. |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04086433 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : September 11, 2019
Results First Posted : June 5, 2020
Last Update Posted : June 25, 2020
|
- Study Details
- Tabular View
- Study Results
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
This study is conducted to compare performance characteristics of staple lines resecting the stomach in excised human gastric tissue with existing Echelon Flex Powered Plus GST System (Ethicon, size: 60mm, "Echelon") stapler and the Titan SGS (Standard Bariatrics, "Titan").
The Study is a single center clinical trial, randomized (1:1, Arm A - Ethicon Echelon 60 application, Arm B - Standard Bariatrics Titan SGS application) which utilizes the excised stomach tissue from up to 75 adults undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). This study will be conducted in the USA.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
---|---|
Gastric Resection | Device: gastric tissue resection |
Study Type : | Observational |
Actual Enrollment : | 36 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | Gastric Tissue Stapler Comparison Study |
Actual Study Start Date : | July 15, 2019 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | October 30, 2019 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | October 30, 2019 |
Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
---|---|
Arm A - Echelon Stapler
Excised gastric tissue specimens will be resected with the Echelon Stapler (Ethicon, size: 60mm, "Echelon") and evaluated for burst pressure and staple malformation
|
Device: gastric tissue resection
human stomach specimens will be resected with the surgical staplers for pressure testing and staple malformation assessment |
Arm B - Titan Stapler
Excised gastric tissue specimens will be resected with the Titan SGS Stapler (Standard Bariatrics, "Titan") and evaluated for burst pressure and staple malformation
|
Device: gastric tissue resection
human stomach specimens will be resected with the surgical staplers for pressure testing and staple malformation assessment |
- Pressure Evaluation [ Time Frame: immediately post operative ]Burst pressure will be assessed in the specimen with one staple line (i.e. the test staple line) with a pressure volume curve recorded.
- Staple Malformation [ Time Frame: through study completion, anticipate within 2 months ]Staple line specimen will be sent to an independent laboratory for imaging. Percentage of malformed staples in test staple line will be recorded by an independent assessor.

Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 80 Years (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Sampling Method: | Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy patients at study site, ages 18 to 80
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior gastric surgery (lap band, Nissen fundoplication, G tube, greater curve plication, etc.)
- Gastric lesion recognized during surgery (entire specimen would be sent to pathology)
- Stomach damaged during extraction

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04086433
United States, New York | |
University at Buffalo | |
Buffalo, New York, United States, 14203 |
Principal Investigator: | Aaron B Hoffman, MD, FACS | University at Buffalo |
Documents provided by Standard Bariatrics:
Responsible Party: | Standard Bariatrics |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT04086433 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
CP-2018-01 |
First Posted: | September 11, 2019 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | June 5, 2020 |
Last Update Posted: | June 25, 2020 |
Last Verified: | June 2020 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | Yes |
Device Product Not Approved or Cleared by U.S. FDA: | Yes |
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | No |