Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Obesity, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the amount of metabolites of ATL-962 in the blood and to investigate the effect of ATL-962 on the amount of fat that is excreted in the faeces in subjects who are obese
Detailed description
Obesity is a significant and increasing clinical problem. There is a need for effective therapeutic agents to help people reduce weight. ATL-962 is a lipase inhibitor which could reduce the amount of fat absorbed from a person's diet, leading to weight reduction.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Obese, otherwise-healthy subjects * Body mass index 30-45kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
* Women who are pregnant or breast feeding * Any drug treatment within 2 weeks of commencement of dosing in this study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacokinetics of metabolites of ATL-962 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Effect of ATL-962 on faecal fat excretion | — |
| Safety and tolerability of ATL-962 | — |
Countries
United States