Oxford Medical Products has developed Sirona, a hydrogel platform technology that is currently in human clinical trials for weight loss.
Sirona is taken as a pill, rapidly expanding in the stomach where it creates a sustained feeling of satiety. The hydrogel remains in the stomach 24/7 for several days before breaking down and passing naturally.
Weight management
Sirona is designed to fulfil all the criteria needed to provide a scalable and effective solution to the obesity epidemic:
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Sirona will be accessible to the out-of-pocket market.
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Unlike surgery or balloons, Sirona administration does not require any medical assistance and can be taken as a pill at home.
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Sirona acts to reduce available stomach volume in a method analogous to the weight-loss mechanism of surgery and balloons.
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Sirona is expected to be indicated for all individuals living with excessive weight (BMI >25).
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Provides additional behavioural and psychological support for individuals on their weight-loss journey.
