Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
This 2 arm study will assess the effect of Xenical on body mass index (BMI)in obese or overweight adolescents. Patients will be randomised into one of 2 groups; both groups will undergo a regimen of mildly hypocaloric diet and physical exercise, but one group will also receive Xenical 120mg po tid. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1 year, and the target sample size is \<100 individuals.
Interventions
mildly hypocaloric diet and physical exercise
120mg po tid
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* adolescent patients, 12-14 years of age * overweight or obese
Exclusion criteria
* age \<12 or \>14 years * BMI in normal range
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in BMI | At each clinic visit, every 4 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Adverse events, laboratory parameters | At each clinic visit, every 4 weeks |
Countries
Russia