Pilot Study of the Effect of Liraglutide on Weight Loss and Gastric Functions in Obesity
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Gastric Emptying of Solids Half-time (T1/2) at 16 Weeks
Overview
Brief Summary
This study was being done to assess the stomach emptying effect of a maximum dose of 3 mg Liraglutide compared to placebo in subjects who are overweight or obese. Liraglutide is a medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for routine clinical use.
Detailed Description
The objective of this study was to compare effects of liraglutide and placebo over 16 weeks on gastric motor functions, satiation, satiety and weight in obese patients. Subjects were randomized to liraglutide or placebo. Liraglutide or placebo was escalated by 0.6mg/day each week for 5 weeks and continued until week 16. At baseline and after 16 weeks' treatment, the investigators measured weight, gastric emptying of solids (GES), gastric volumes, satiation (maximum tolerated volume of liquid nutrient drink), and satiety. GES was also measured at 5 weeks.
During the study, the subjects received standardized dietetic and behavioral advice for weight reduction therapy. All subjects were given a standard text for information and met with a behavioral psychologist who has expertise in obesity treatment at the baseline visit and at visits at weeks 4,8, and 12. Additionally, the subjects had brief contact with a member of the study team every 4 weeks to inquire about their adherence to study protocol, any difficulties they were experiencing, whether they were reading their text assignments, and to answer any additional questions.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Factorial
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Investigator)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Overweight and obese adults (≥30 kg/m\^2 or ≥27 kg/m\^2 with an obesity-related co-morbidity).
- •Subjects residing within 125 miles of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
- •Healthy individuals with no unstable psychiatric disease and not currently on treatment for cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, hematological, neurological, or endocrine (other than hyperglycemia type 2 diabetes mellitus on metformin) disorders.
- •Women of childbearing potential will be using an effective form of contraception, and have negative pregnancy tests within 48 hours of enrolment and before each radiation exposure.
- •Subjects must have the ability to provide informed consent before any trial-related activities.
- •Exclusion criteria:
- •Weight exceeding 137 kilograms (safety limit of camera for measuring gastric volumes).
- •Abdominal surgery other than appendectomy, Caesarian section or tubal ligation.
- •Positive history of chronic gastrointestinal diseases, systemic disease that could affect gastrointestinal motility, or use of medications that may alter gastrointestinal motility, appetite or absorption, e.g., orlistat.
- •Patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia-type
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Arms & Interventions
Liraglutide
Saxenda initiated at 0.6mg S.C. daily for 1 week; subjects will return to the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) each week until an increase by 0.6 mg/day in weekly intervals to a dose of 3.0 mg/day is achieved. Once maintenance dose of 3.0 mg is achieved, subjects will return approximately every 4 weeks to obtain new supply of study medication.
Intervention: Liraglutide (Drug)
Placebo
Placebo initiated at 0.6mg S.C. daily for 1 week; subjects will return to the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) each week until an increase by 0.6 mg/day in weekly intervals to a dose of 3.0 mg/day is achieved. Once maintenance dose of 3.0 mg is achieved, subjects will return approximately every 4 weeks to obtain new supply of study medication.
Intervention: Placebo (Drug)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Gastric Emptying of Solids Half-time (T1/2) at 16 Weeks
Time Frame: 16 weeks
Gastric emptying of solids was assessed by scintigraphy using a 320 Kcal 99mTc-radiolabeled egg, solid-liquid meal. Gastric Emptying Half-time was the linear interpretation of time to when 50% of radiolabeled meal emptied from the stomach.
Gastric Emptying of Solids Half-time (T1/2) at 5 Weeks
Time Frame: 5 weeks
Gastric emptying of solids was assessed by scintigraphy using a 320 Kcal 99mTc-radiolabeled egg, solid-liquid meal. Gastric Emptying Half-time was the linear interpretation of time to when 50% of radiolabeled meal emptied from the stomach.
Secondary Outcomes
- Satiation Maximum Tolerated Volume at 16 Weeks(16 weeks)
- Weight Change at 5 Weeks(baseline, 5 weeks)
- Weight Change at 16 Weeks(baseline, 16 weeks)
- Satiation Volume to Fullness at 16 Weeks(16 weeks)
- Gastric Accommodation Volume at 16 Weeks(16 weeks (approximately 1 hour after 99mTC injection))
- Satiety by Buffet Meal, Total Calories Ingested at 16 Weeks(16 weeks)
- Gastric Fasting Volume at 16 Weeks(16 weeks)
- Gastric Postprandial Volume at 16 Weeks(16 weeks)
Investigators
Michael Camilleri
Principle Investigator
Mayo Clinic