Devices, systems, and methods to control stomach volume

摘要

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods, devices, and computer systems thereof for reducing stomach volume in a subject. In certain embodiments, a subject receives a stomach-volume-reducing device that optionally includes at least one reservoir configured to release at least one appetite suppressant. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device is responsive to one or more environmental conditions of the subject, for example, pH or chemical chemicals in the stomach of the subject. In an embodiment, the stomach-volume-reducing device controls hunger in the subject.

主权项

1. A device, comprising:
a reversibly responsive expandable device housing configured to reversibly expand and contract, and wherein the reversibly responsive expandable device housing includes multiple layers of biodegradable material, at least one port; and one or more glucose-responsive, pH-sensitive hydrogels with at least one appetite suppressant contained therein.