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Overweight/obese and interested in weight loss?

Published: 21 October 2009

A combined research team from Monash University Department of General Practice (Obesity Research Unit), the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute seek men and women to trial a new oral device designed to alter eating behaviour and assist with weight loss.

The small custom-made device is worn whilst eating and sits against the roof of the mouth, taking up space to reduce bite-size and encourage a slower rate of eating.

Comprehensive dietary/lifestyle advice will also be provided throughout the study.

To be eligible you must be:

• Aged 18-50 years
  
• BMI 27-33: Women (average height) approx 75 to 90kg / Men (average height) approx 86 to 110kg
• In good dental health (no dentures/retainers/dental appliances)
• Able to attend appointments at the Alfred Hospital during business hours, fortnightly for approximately six months

For further information contact:
Name: Toni McGee
Telephone: +61 3 8532 1242
Email: toni.mcgee@bakeridi.edu.au
Website: Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute.