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Sibutramine

Phase 3

Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |Abbott Laboratories|Last Updated: May 11, 2010

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment11,549

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Sibutramine · 5 trials · 3 indications

Phase 3 5
NCT00234832A Long Term Study of Sibutramine and the Role of Obesity Management in Relation to Cardiovascular Disease in Overweight and Obese PatientsObesity
COMPLETED10,777 Analytics
NCT00677391Efficacy and Safety Study of Sibutramine in Overweight Non-Diabetic Malaysian PopulationObesity
COMPLETED103 Analytics
NCT00679653Blood Pressure and Weight Trajectory on a Dual Antihypertensive Combination Plus Sibutramine Versus Placebo in Obese HypertensivesObesity
COMPLETED171 Analytics
NCT00402584A Study to Examine the Efficacy and Safety of Meridia® (Sibutramine Hydrochloride) in Binge-Eating DisorderBinge Eating Disorder
COMPLETED304 Analytics
NCT00261911A Study of Sibutramine in Overweight Adolescents to Assess Weight Loss and Safety.Obesity
COMPLETED498 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Long Term Study of Sibutramine and the Role of Obesity Management in Relation to Cardiovascular Disease in Overweight and Obese Patients
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Efficacy and Safety Study of Sibutramine in Overweight Non-Diabetic Malaysian Population
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Blood Pressure and Weight Trajectory on a Dual Antihypertensive Combination Plus Sibutramine Versus Placebo in Obese Hypertensives
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study to Examine the Efficacy and Safety of Meridia® (Sibutramine Hydrochloride) in Binge-Eating Disorder
Binge Eating DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
A Study of Sibutramine in Overweight Adolescents to Assess Weight Loss and Safety.
ObesityUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Risk of Experiencing a Primary Outcome Event (POE) (i.e., Nonfatal Myocardial Infarction [MI], Nonfatal Stroke, Resuscitated Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovascular [CV] Death)
From randomization up to 6 years

For each subject, POE status (with/without an event) and time to first occurrence of a POE using time-to-event analysis were evaluated. All POE confirmed by an independent adjudication committee were included in the analysis.

Change in bodyweight from baseline to final evaluation
Wk 0, then, bi-weekly through duration of study
Systolic Blood Pressure
Duration of Study
Diastolic Blood Pressure
Duration of Study
The frequency of binge eating episodes (binges/week), defined as the mean number of binges per week in 2-week intervals
6 months
Absolute change in body mass index (BMI) from baseline to endpoint.
12 months

Secondary Endpoints

Risk of Death From Any Cause (All-cause Mortality)
From randomization up to 6 years
Risk of Experiencing a POE or a Revascularization Procedure
From randomization up to 6 years
Risk of Experiencing a Nonfatal MI Included in the POE
From randomization up to 6 years
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
SibutramineEXPERIMENTALSubjects were randomized to receive sibutramine 10 mg once daily (QD) during the Treatment Period after a 6-week Lead-in Period
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects were randomized to receive placebo QD during the Treatment Period after a 6-week Lead-in Period
Lead-in sibutramineEXPERIMENTALAll subjects received 10 mg sibutramine QD during a 6-week Lead-in Period
1ACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
3ACTIVE_COMPARATORfelodipine/ramipril

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Sibutramine hydrochlorideDRUGOne 10 mg tablet QD plus country-specific standard care for weight management. (During the Treatment Period, the dose could have been titrated up to 15 mg at the investigator's discretion.)
PlaceboDRUG1 tablet QD plus country-specific standard care for weight management (During the Treatment Period, the dose could have been titrated up to 15 mg at the investigator's discretion.)
SibutramineDRUGCapsules, Wk 0: 10mg, once daily; Wks 4-24: 10mg or 15mg, once daily, dosage escalation based upon investigator's assessment.
verapamil/trandolaprilDRUG2 wk Run-in phase, antihypertensive therapy only
metoprolol/HCTDRUG2 wk Run-in phase, antihypertensive therapy only
felodipine/ramiprilDRUG2 wk Run-in phase, antihypertensive therapy only
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range55 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject's body mass index (BMI) was \>= 27 kg/m(2) and \<= 45 kg/m(2) or their BMI was \>= 25 kg/m(2) and \< 27 kg/m(2) with waist circumference of \>= 102 cm in males or \>= 88 cm in females. * Medical history positive for: * Preexisting cardiovascular disease (i.e., coron...

Countries:United States
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Frequently asked questions about Sibutramine

What is Sibutramine used for?

Sibutramine is an investigational small molecule being studied for the treatment of obesity and binge eating disorder. It is being developed by Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and has completed Phase 3 clinical trials, though it is not yet approved and remains in clinical development.

What does Sibutramine target?

Sibutramine is a small molecule that acts on the central nervous system to regulate appetite. Its mechanism involves inhibiting the reuptake of neurotransmitters, which helps promote satiety and reduce food intake, supporting its use in weight management for obesity.

Who makes Sibutramine?

Sibutramine is being developed by Abbott Laboratories, a company publicly traded under the ticker ABT. The drug is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for obesity and binge eating disorder, with all four completed trials sponsored by the company.

What phase is Sibutramine in?

Sibutramine is in Phase 3 clinical development. It has completed four Phase 3 trials, including a large cardiovascular outcomes study with over 10,000 participants. The drug is investigational and has not received FDA approval, as it remains under clinical evaluation.

What clinical trials is Sibutramine in?

Sibutramine has completed four Phase 3 trials. Key studies include NCT00234832, a long-term cardiovascular outcomes trial in 10,777 obese patients; NCT00261911 in overweight adolescents; NCT00677391 in a Malaysian population; and NCT00679653 in obese hypertensives. All trials are completed.

Is Sibutramine the same as Meridia?

Sibutramine is the generic name for the drug formerly marketed as Meridia, which was withdrawn from the market. However, the current clinical development program by Abbott Laboratories is investigating sibutramine as an investigational compound for obesity and binge eating disorder.