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"Efficacy in Adolescents of Continued Behavior Modification Following a Six Month Sibutramine-based Weight Management Intervention" - NCT01023139-78234B(Clinical Trial 424584)
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San Antonio |
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TX |
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78234 |
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Obesity |
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There are few studies that look at sustained weight loss in the adolescent population. This
study uses a multidisciplinary approach along with pharmacotherapy (use of Meridia)to
motivate and establish behavior changes in adolescents (12-18yo) during the first phase of
the study.
The second phase will have those who have lost at least 5% BMI to be randomized into one of
two groups. This first group will have no intervention and will be followed at 3 and 6
months to assess for weight loss maintenance. The second group will continue on with monthly
behavior modifications and also be evaluated at 3 and 6 months.
The hypothesis proposed is that, 1)there will be sustained weight loss at the end of one
year in both arms as compared to baseline BMI, 2) and the arm with the behavioral therapy
intervention will be more successful than no intervention at weight loss maintenance.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Age: > or = 12 and < or = 18 years old at the time of screening
- BMI that is at least more than the U.S. weighted mean of the 95th percentile
based on age and sex
- Willing to lose weight to meet and continue study medication for the 12 month
treatment period even if he/she meets personal weight loss goal.
- Willing to not start any new weight loss products
- Males or non-pregnant females (pregnancy determined by self-report)
- Females of childbearing potential if practicing acceptable method of
contraception
Exclusion Criteria:
- Weight loss ≥ 10 pounds in previous 3 months
- Active gastrointestinal disorders (except GERD) such as peptic ulcer disease,
irritable bowel disease, and gallbladder condition (in last 3 months); inflammable
bowel disease (Crohn's ulcerative colitis, celiac sprue)
- At least 2 out of 3 blood pressure readings either systolic or diastolic ≥ 95%ile
for height and age or pulse ≥95 beats per minute at initial visit.
- Drug treated diabetes mellitus or drug treated hypertension
- Drugs and/or supplements administered for the first time or withdrawn during the past
6 months which have a significant impact on body weight or digestion (see Appendix D)
- Inability or unwillingness to comply with protocol requirements, i.e. considered to
be unfit for study participation, or unable to swallow pills.
- Unwilling to avoid consumption of alcoholic beverages
- Smoking or has started a smoking cessation program within the past six months
- Previous treatment with prescription sibutramine (Meridia®)
- History of recurrent nephrolithiasis
- Major psychiatric or eating disorders (i.e., major depressive disorder, bipolar
disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia or laxative abuse)
- Kidney, liver, or thyroid disorder
- Drugs that are contraindicated with concomitant use of sibutramine (Meridia®) within
last 4 weeks (See Appendix E)
- Cardiovascular disease (including arrhythmias, heart failure or congenital heart
defect
- History of bleeding problems, hemophilia
- History of migraine headaches; seizures; a stroke or mini-stroke
- History of Pulmonary hypertension
- Osteopenia or osteoporosis
- Self-report of current recreational drug use or overused prescription medications
- History of glaucoma
- Females who self-report pregnancy |
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Wilford Hall Medical Center
San Antonio, TX 78234
United States
Primary Contact:
Jorge L Cabrera, MD, PhD
Email: jorge.luis.cabrera@us.army.mil
Phone: 210-916-0607
Secondary Contact:
Jorge L Cabrera, MD, Ph.D
Email: jorge.luis.cabrera@us.army.mil
Phone: 210-916-0607 |
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March 23, 2011 |
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