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sibutramine

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Obesity | Small molecule | Metabolic |GSK plc|Last Updated: Jun 20, 2017

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment60

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Clinical trial landscape

sibutramine · 1 trial · 1 indication

Phase 1 1
NCT01597609A Study to Characterise the Physiology of Weight Loss and Regain Under Dietary, Behavioural and Pharmacological Interventions in Healthy Obese SubjectsObesity
COMPLETED60 Analytics
PHASE1COMPLETED
A Study to Characterise the Physiology of Weight Loss and Regain Under Dietary, Behavioural and Pharmacological Interventions in Healthy Obese Subjects
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Measures of body composition (fat mass, lean mass and total body water) using Echo MRI-AH and DEXA during the intervention and follow-up phases
24 Weeks

estimate the changes during and after three interventions: (i) calorie restricted diet + a marketed anti-obesity drug (sibutramine), (ii) calorie restricted diet + sibutramine placebo, and (iii) calorie restricted diet + moderate exercise + sibutramine placebo

Measures of body weight and body mass index (BMI) during the intervention and follow-up phases.
24 weeks

estimate the changes during and after three interventions: (i) calorie restricted diet + a marketed anti-obesity drug (sibutramine), (ii) calorie restricted diet + sibutramine placebo, and (iii) calorie restricted diet + moderate exercise + sibutramine placebo

Measures of waist and hip circumference during the intervention and follow-up phases.
24 weeks

estimate the changes during and after three interventions: (i) calorie restricted diet + a marketed anti-obesity drug (sibutramine), (ii) calorie restricted diet + sibutramine placebo, and (iii) calorie restricted diet + moderate exercise + sibutramine placebo

Secondary Endpoints

Mathematical models that use biomarkers of (i) body composition and metabolic status, (ii) macronutrient intake, and (iii) energy expenditure to predict later changes in weight and body composition during the intervention and follow-up phases.
24 Weeks
Measures of energy expenditure
24 Weeks
Measures of food intake, satiety and satiation
24 Weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingSINGLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeOTHER

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Cohort AEXPERIMENTAL\- 600 Kcal deficit, Sibutramine placebo
Cohort BEXPERIMENTAL\- 600 Kcal deficit, Sibutramine 10 mg once daily
Cohort CEXPERIMENTAL\- 600 Kcal deficit, Moderate exercise (The energy expenditure will be equivalent to 30 minutes of brisk walking/5 times week i.e. \~1,000 Kcal/week) /sibutramine placebo

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
sibutramineDRUG10 mg, taken orally once per day for 12 weeks
sibutramine placeboOTHERtaken orally once per day for 12 weeks
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range20 Years to 55 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: * Subject is a healthy male or female adult subject aged 20 to 55 years, inclusive. Subjects will be allowed in the study if they have medical conditions, such as asthma, which will not compromise the validity of the study in the opinion of the Principal Investigator and Medica...

Countries:United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions about sibutramine

What is sibutramine used for?

Sibutramine is used for obesity. It is being studied as a small molecule treatment for weight loss and regain in healthy obese subjects. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical development and is being developed by GSK plc.

What does sibutramine target?

Sibutramine targets the reuptake of neurotransmitters, specifically serotonin and norepinephrine, in the brain. By inhibiting their reuptake, it increases their levels in the synaptic cleft, which can help reduce appetite and promote weight loss in obese individuals.

Who makes sibutramine?

Sibutramine is being developed by GSK plc, a pharmaceutical company listed on the stock exchange under the ticker GSK. The drug is currently in Phase 1 clinical trials for the treatment of obesity.

What phase is sibutramine in?

Sibutramine is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational drug and has not yet been approved by regulatory authorities. The drug is being studied for its effects on weight loss and regain in obese subjects.

What clinical trials is sibutramine in?

Sibutramine has one completed clinical trial, NCT01597609, which was a Phase 1 study in the United Kingdom. The trial enrolled 60 healthy obese subjects and was designed to characterize the physiology of weight loss and regain under dietary, behavioral, and pharmacological interventions.

Is sibutramine the same as Meridia?

Sibutramine is the same as Meridia, a brand name previously used for the drug. However, the current development program by GSK plc uses the generic name sibutramine. The drug is being studied for obesity in a Phase 1 clinical trial.