Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
This trial will be conducted in the United States of America (USA). The aim of the trial is to investigate whether the drug is safe, well tolerated and to investigate the efficacy of NNC 0070-0002-0182 for the treatment of obesity. The subjects will be treated with drug and placebo. This registration covers the phase 2 part of a combined phase 1/phase 2 trial (phase 1 part of trial conducted between November 2007 and April 2008).
Interventions
4mg initial dose (12 subjects active; 3 subjects placebo); 2mg weekly maintenance dose; for s.c. injection 20mg/vial
Placebo for s.c. injection
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Body mass index (BMI) between 30.0-39.0 kg/m2 (obese) * Females who consent to using double barrier method of contraception, are post-menopausal and older than 50 years, or have had total hysterectomy
Exclusion criteria
* Clinically significant diseases * Blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg * Evidence of depression * Recent diet attempts, treatment with diet drugs (within 3 months) * Liposuction or other surgery for weight loss within the last year * Evidence of eating disorders (bulimia, binge eating) * Restricted diets (Kosher, vegetarian) * Smoker or history of drug or alcohol abuse * Females of childbearing potential: positive pregnancy test
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the safety and tolerability of NNC 0070-0002-0182 multiple doses | after 6 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessment of changes in food consumption and hunger | at 6 weeks |
| Change in weight, waist and hip measurements and mood | at 6 weeks |
| Change in body composition and resting metabolism | at 6 weeks |
| Intervention arm D only: Change in insulin sensitivity (HOMA) | at 6 weeks |
| Pharmacokinetics of NNC 0070-0002-0182 and its isomer | at 8 weeks |
| Intervention arm D only: Change from baseline in indirect calorimetry | at 6 weeks |
| Intervention arm D only: Change from baseline in adiponectin, hsCRP | at 6 weeks |
| Intervention arm D only: Antibody assessment | at 10 weeks |
| Intervention arm D only: Change from baseline in body fat (DEXA) | at 6 weeks |
Countries
United States