For Healthcare Professionals
A Non-Invasive Tool Supporting Satiety Perception in Clinical Practice
GASTER control® is a non-invasive medical device designed to support the perception of satiety signals through controlled external abdominal compression.
It is intended to be integrated within structured care pathways for overweight and obesity management.
Clinical Rationale
Addressing Altered Satiety Perception
In some patients, the perception of physiological satiety signals may be altered, contributing to:
- difficulty regulating food intake
- delayed satiety perception
- challenges in maintaining long-term weight stability
Satiety relies on:
- mechanical signals (gastric distension)
- neuro-hormonal regulation
GASTER control® acts on the mechanical component, aiming to modulate the conditions under which satiety is perceived.
Mechanism of Action
External Mechanical Modulation
The device applies controlled, adjustable compression to the epigastric region.
This approach aims to:
- influence the perception of gastric volume
- facilitate earlier integration of satiety signals
- support the regulation of food intake
It does not induce satiety directly,
but modifies the conditions of its perception.
Clinical Use
Integration into Patient Care
GASTER control® may be used in various clinical contexts:
- Pre-operative support in bariatric pathways
- Post-operative management of weight regain
- Support during or after GLP-1–based treatments
- Selected first-line situations requiring non-invasive approaches
It is intended as a complementary tool, not a replacement for existing therapies.
Practical Use
Integration into Eating Behavior
The device can be used at different stages of the meal:
- Pre-meal: preparation of mechanical conditions
- During meals: reinforcement of distension-related signals
- Post-meal: maintenance of satiety perception
This supports integration into real-life eating behavior.
Clinical Insights
Exploratory Data
Preliminary real-world observations show:
- reduction in portion size
- earlier perception of satiety
- improvement in eating behaviors
- progressive weight reduction observed in many users
- good tolerance and acceptability
These findings are exploratory and currently under further clinical evaluation.
Safety & Tolerability
GASTER control® is:
- non-invasive
- externally applied
- adjustable by the patient
- well tolerated in initial studies
No serious adverse events have been reported in exploratory use.
Positioning in Care Pathways
GASTER control® is designed to:
- support regulation of food intake
- assist behavioral strategies
- provide a non-pharmacological option
- complement medical and surgical approaches
Clinical Development
A structured clinical development program is ongoing, including:
- observational studies
- real-world data collection
- preparation of controlled clinical trials
- multicentric evaluation
For Prescribers
GASTER control® is intended for use within:
- medically supervised programs
- multidisciplinary care settings
- nutritional and behavioral follow-up
Contact
For clinical information, training, or integration into your practice:
Contact our medical team.