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Binge Eating BehaviourPhase 4NCT01739049

Influence of Appetite Related Hormones in Binge Eating Behaviour Among the Overweight and Obese

A Phase 4 study testing Liraglutide and Diet and Exercise in people with Binge Eating Behaviour, run by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre at 1 site in Malaysia.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Malaysia has increasing challenges in lifestyle related diseases, which is related to eating habits and disorders. According to the National Health \& Morbidity Survey in 2011; it was reported the prevalence of obesity is 15.1% in 2011; or 2.5 million of the population,; an increase of 7/9% when compared to the 14%… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Binge Eating Behaviour
What is being tested?
Liraglutide and Diet and Exercise
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
42 participants
Where
1 siteMalaysia
Study dates
Nov 2012to Jan 2015
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects who are willing to participate and sign informed consent form
  • Subjects who are able to answer the questionnaire
  • Subjects who are between 18-65 years old
  • Subjects with BMI 30-45
  • Subjects who are willing to administer injection

Who cannot join

  • Pregnant subjects
  • Subjects with chronic medical illness such as end stage renal failure, hepatic failure, diabetes mellitus, thyroidism, etc
  • Subjects on medication that may influence appetite, satiety and weight
  • Subjects that plan to move out of state/country

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Malaysia1 site
  • University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 56000

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About this study

Official title: The Influence of Appetite-Related Central and Gut Hormones in Modulating Binge Eating Behaviour in Obese and Overweight Healthy Subjects

Malaysia has increasing challenges in lifestyle related diseases, which is related to eating habits and disorders. According to the National Health \& Morbidity Survey in 2011; it was reported the prevalence of obesity is 15.1% in 2011; or 2.5 million of the population,; an increase of 7/9% when compared to the 14% prevalence in 2006. Binge eating is a symptom described in various eating disorders. It is an under-diagnosed medical condition closely linked to higher body mass index (BMI) or obesity as well as personality psychopathology, psychiatric and psychological disturbances. Meta-analysis has demonstrated that extremely strict restriction in dietary calorie and fat intake is needed to achieve meaningful weight loss. Appetite and satiety are influenced by extremely complex central and gut-related hormonal systems which modulate the regulation of food intake Centrally acting hormones include Neuropeptide Y (NPY), agouti gene-related peptide, orexin which are appetite-stimulating, melanocortins and alpha-melanocortin-stimulating hormone which promote satiety.

Gut-related peptides include ghrelin secreted by the stomach and the duodenum has orexigenic (appetite stimulating) effect; leptin secreted by adipose tissue has anorexic (appetite inhibiting) effect, cholecystokinin, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) secreted by the proximal gastrointestinal tract which has slight anorexic effect, and peptide YY (PYY).

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Appetite and obesity have also been commonly related to stress and may influence binge-eating episodes. Previous studies have demonstrated that high stress hormone cortisol is associated with increased appetite and cravings, with preference for high carbohydrate content, thus leading to weight gain.

In the previous study performed by our group on 738 normal subjects who were staffs of the Ministry of Health, Putrajaya, we found a prevalence of 19% binge eating behaviour, 83% of whom were either obese or overweight.

GLP-1 analogue used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and is also shown to produce and maintain weight loss. Liraglutide, which provides a supra physiological amount of GLP-1 may cause appetite inhibition thus may benefit in reducing binge eating. The aim of this study is to closely observe the extensive profile of neuropeptide Y, ghrelin, leptin and GLP-1, influenced by a standard meal in binge eaters in comparison to non-binge eating controls. In addition, we aim to determine the association between binging and the respective appetite-related hormones and also cortisol. Finally we will also be assessing the efficacy of novel hormonal treatment of Liraglutide in reducing binge eating.

Being tested
Liraglutide, Diet and Exercise
Medical subject headings
Binge-Eating Disorder

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • LiraglutideDrug

    Also called Victoza

    liraglutide

  • Diet and ExerciseBehavioural

    diet and exercise

Study groups in NCT01739049
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Liraglutide and lifestyle counsellingExperimentalLiraglutide 0.6mg od for 1st week, then 1.2mg od for 2nd week then 1.8mg od until 12 weeks. Diet and Exercise
Receives: Drug: Liraglutide; Behavioral: Diet and Exercise
Lifestyle counsellingActive comparatorDiet and Exercise
Receives: Behavioral: Diet and Exercise

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Reduction in binge eating scale score

    Measured: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Reduction in weight

    Measured: 12 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted30 Nov 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2012
  3. Primary completionOct 2013
  4. Study completionJan 2015

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
42 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01739049
Sponsor's protocol ID
FF0192012
Status last verified
May 2017
First submitted
28 Nov 2012
Last updated
4 May 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Robert SA, Rohana AG, Shah SA, Chinna K, Wan Mohamud WN, Kamaruddin NA. Improvement in binge eating in non-diabetic obese individuals after 3 months of treatment with liraglutide - A pilot study. Obes Res Clin Pract. 2015 May-Jun;9(3):301-4. doi: 10.1016/j.orcp.2015.03.005. Epub 2015 Apr 11.

    PubMed 25870084

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Liraglutide and Diet and Exercise in people with Binge Eating Behaviour, run by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre at 1 site in Malaysia.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 May 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Malaysia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Reduction in binge eating scale score (time frame: 12 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01739049, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 May 2017.

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