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Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Phase 3 Trial of ZGN-440 (Beloranib) in Obese Subjects With Prader-Willi Syndrome

Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Phase 3 Trial of ZGN-440 (Subcutaneous Beloranib in Suspension) in Obese Subjects With Prader-Willi Syndrome to Evaluate Total Body Weight, Food-related Behavior, and Safety Over 6 Months

Status
Terminated
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02179151
Acronym
bestPWS
Enrollment
108
Registered
2014-07-01
Start date
2014-09-30
Completion date
2016-10-31
Last updated
2017-01-26

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Conditions

Obesity, Prader-Willi Syndrome

Keywords

Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity, Hyperphagia

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy and safety of ZGN-440 (beloranib) in obese adolescent and adult subjects with Prader-Willi Syndrome.

Detailed description

Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Phase 3 Trial of ZGN-440 (Subcutaneous Beloranib in Suspension) in Obese Subjects with Prader-Willi Syndrome to Evaluate Total Body Weight, Food-related Behavior, and Safety Over 6 Months

Interventions

Subjects will receive ZGN-440 twice weekly subcutaneous injections for up to 28 weeks.

Subjects will receive placebo twice weekly subcutaneous injections for up to 28 weeks.

Sponsors

Zafgen, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Confirmed genetic diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome * Age 12-65 * Obesity * Age 12-17: BMI ≥ 95th percentile for age and gender * Age 18-65: BMI ≥27 to ≤60 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

* Subjects living in a group home ≥ 50% of the time * Recent use (within 3 months) of weight loss agents including herbal medication * Poorly controlled severe psychiatric disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in hyperphagia-related behavior as measured by total score of a Hyperphagia QuestionnaireBaseline to Week 29
Change in total body weightBaseline to Week 29

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in total body mass as measured by DXABaseline to Week 29
Change in LDL cholesterolBaseline to Week 29
Change in triglycerideBaseline to Week 29
Change in total body fat mass as measured by DXABaseline to Week 29
Change in HDL cholesterolBaseline to Week 29

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 9, 2026