Clinical trials: Obesity With Complications
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Bone Research Study
The purpose is to investigate the effects of 2 different treatments (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol versus rosiglitazone) on insulin sensitivity and androgen levels, inflammatory markers, vascular markers and bone development in…
- Trial name
- NCT00640224
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silva Arslanian
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Hypothalamic Obesity
A Trial of Setmelanotide in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity
The goal of this trial 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 acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO).
- Trial name
- NCT05774756
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hypothalamic Obesity
A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of LB54640 in Patients With Hypothalamic Obesity
The goal of this study was to determine how well LB54640 (also known as bivamelagon) worked and how safe it was in participants with Hypothalamic Obesity (HO).
- Trial name
- NCT06046443
- Testing
- Bivamelagon
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hypothalamic Obesity
Open-Label Study of Setmelanotide in Hypothalamic Obesity
Open-label, single-arm study designed to evaluate the body weight response to setmelanotide administered subcutaneously (SC) daily in participants with hypothalamic obesity (HO).
- Trial name
- NCT04725240
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Craniopharyngioma, Hypothalamic Obesity
Intranasal Oxytocin in Hypothalamic Obesity
This research study will test if oxytocin, delivered by nasal spray, will promote weight loss in children, adolescents, and adults with Hypothalamic Obesity as compared to a placebo. The study is divided into two parts.
- Trial name
- NCT02849743
- Testing
- Syntocinon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shana McCormack, MD