A Study of Xenical (Orlistat) in Overweight and Obese Adolescents
- Registration Number
- NCT00940628
- Lead Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
- Brief Summary
This 2 arm study will assess the effect of Xenical on body mass index (BMI)in obese or overweight adolescents. Patients will be randomised into one of 2 groups; both groups will undergo a regimen of mildly hypocaloric diet and physical exercise, but one group will also receive Xenical 120mg po tid. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1 year, and the target sample size is \<100 individuals.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
- adolescent patients, 12-14 years of age
- overweight or obese
Exclusion Criteria
- age <12 or >14 years
- BMI in normal range
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Diet and Exercise - 1 orlistat [Xenical] - 2 Diet and Exercise -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in BMI At each clinic visit, every 4 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Adverse events, laboratory parameters At each clinic visit, every 4 weeks
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie Orlistat's effects on lipid metabolism in adolescent obesity?
How does Orlistat compare to standard-of-care lifestyle interventions in reducing BMI z-scores in adolescents?
Which biomarkers correlate with sustained weight loss in adolescents treated with Orlistat and lifestyle therapy?
What are the long-term adverse event profiles of Orlistat in pediatric populations with metabolic syndrome?
What combination therapies with Orlistat show promise for adolescent obesity compared to monotherapy approaches?
