Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
body composition, obesity, 4C model, hunger, weight loss
Brief summary
The drugs GSK189075 and GW869682 result in increased caloric losses. This study is investigating how if taken over 8 weeks that affects weight loss, food intake and the composition of the body. The body composition (fat,water, lean mass) is determined using a new investigational MR technology.
Interventions
GW869682 tablet with a dose strength of 250 mg will be available for subjects
GSK189075 tablet with a dose strength of 250 mg will be available for subjects
Placebo tablets to match GSK189075 250 mg will be available for subjects
Placebo tablets to match GW869682 250 mg will be available for subjects
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* BMI of 30 - 40kg/m * Females may be included if they are surgically sterile or post-menopausal
Exclusion criteria
* Change in body weight \>4% in the last 3 months * History of eating disorders * had bariatric surgical intervention for obesity * have type I or II diabetes * Thyroid disorder not under control * Renal or hepatobiliary disease * Excessive alcohol consumption * Use of drugs of abuse * donated of blood in the last 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Body fat and fat-free mass as determined by a new investigational MR technique compared to 4C Model methodologies. | Measurements at week 8 will be compared to measurements from Day -1 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Safety (caloric losses body weight, body composition, weight and hip circumference.) | throughout study (Days 1-56) |
| Leptin levels in serum | at several points during study |
| Drug levels in blood over time (Day 42 PK parameters are AUC, Cmax, tmax) | Day 42 |
Countries
United Kingdom