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Research
Dr. Fusco offers his patients inclusion in a variety of clinical research
studies. If you fit the entry criteria for the study, Dr. Fusco will discuss
the study with you and provide you information about the protocol.
All studies are
completely optional and patients should feel no pressure to participate
if they are not interested.
Studies that presently active include:
- BIB Study : This study evaluates the success of an endoscopically placed intragastric balloon to help patients lose weight.
- APEX trial: testing the newest generation of the LAP-BAND®.
- Halo Registry: collecting data on the Halo procedure to treat Barrett's esophagus.
- Hero trial: testing long term (5 year) health outcomes in patients undergoing Laparoscopic Adjutable Gastric Banding using the Allergan AP system .
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