Clinical trials: Genetic Obesity
Obesity Associated With Defects in Leptin-melanocortin Pathway
Long Term Extension Trial of Setmelanotide
This was a long-term extension trial to study the safety and tolerability of continued setmelanotide treatment in participants who had completed a previous clinical trial on treatment with setmelanotide for obesity associated…
- Trial name
- NCT03651765
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 27 sites in United States, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC), Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 1 (PCSK1) and Leptin Receptor (LepR) Gene Mutations
Genetic Testing and Phenotypic Characterization of Severely Obese Pediatric and Adult Volunteers
The purpose of this screening study is to identify people who have a rare genetic cause of obesity - specifically three genetic variants (a change in the DNA structure) of the POMC, PCSK1 and LepR genes that are currently known…
- Trial name
- NCT02849977
- Where
- 58 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 5,966 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hypothalamic Obesity, Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Genetic Form
A Trial of Setmelanotide in Patients With Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity (Sub-study of NCT05774756)
This is a sub-study of Study RM-493-040 (NCT05774756). The goal of this sub-study is to learn how well Setmelanotide works to improve weight reduction, hunger, and quality of life in patients 4 years of age and older with…
- Conditions
- Hypothalamic Obesity, Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Genetic Form, Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
- Trial name
- NCT06760546
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Obesity, Genetic Disorder
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Obesity and Brain Function
Background: Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and MC4R genetic mutations are two conditions that can cause problems with appetite regulation. People with PWS often have behavior and thinking problems.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Genetic Disorder, Mental Retardation, Developmental Delay
- Trial name
- NCT01517048
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hyperphagia
Effects of Livoletide (AZP-531) on Food-related Behaviors in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
This Phase 2b/3 double-blind, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and effects of livoletide on food-related behaviors in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- ZEPHYR (NCT03790865)
- Testing
- Livoletide
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Millendo Therapeutics SAS
Prader Willi Syndrome, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Behavioral Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms in Youth With Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Pilot Project
Obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms are often present among youth with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). They are also associated with considerable problems in the daily functioning of the child and his/her family.
- Trial name
- NCT00742664
- Testing
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Wait-list control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida