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Phase 3 N=1,267 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Study of VI-0521 Compared to Placebo in Treatment of Obesity in Adults

Obesity

Enrolled (actual)
1,267
Serious AEs
2.6%
Results posted
Sep 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Percent Weight Loss From Baseline to Week 56 — 1.55; 5.10; 10.92 percent weight loss — p=<0.0001

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
VI-0521 (Drug); Placebo matched phentermine/topiramate (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
VIVUS LLC
Primary completion
May 2009

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percent Weight Loss From Baseline to Week 56
1.55; 5.10; 10.92 <0.0001 sig
PRIMARY
Percentage of Subjects With at Least 5% Weight Loss at Week 56
17.3; 44.9; 66.7 <0.0001 sig

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two doses of VI-0521 compared to placebo in treatment of obesity in an adult population with BMI ≥ 35.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg/m2
  • Informed consent
  • 70 years of age or less
  • Triglyceride level ≤ 200 mg/dL with treatment of 0 or 1 medications
  • Blood pressure of ≤ 140/90 mmHg with treatment of 0-2 medications for hypertension
  • Fasting blood glucose level of ≤ 110 mg/dL

Exclusion Criteria

  • Stroke/myocardial infarction (MI)/unstable cardiovascular disease within 6 months
  • Clinically significant renal, hepatic or psychiatric disease
  • Unstable thyroid disease or replacement therapy
  • Nephrolithiasis
  • Obesity of known genetic or endocrine origin
  • Participation in a formal weight loss program or lifestyle intervention
  • History of glaucoma or intraocular pressure
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Smoking cessation within previous 3 months or plans to quit smoking during study
  • Eating disorders
  • Cholelithiasis within past 6 months
  • Excluded medications
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Previous bariatric surgery
  • History of bipolar disorder or psychosis
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00554216). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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