A Single-blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Two-period Crossover fMRI Study to Investigate the Effects of the D3 Antagonist GSK598809 on Neural and Behavioural Responses to Food Reward and Reinforcement After a Single Oral Dose of GSK598809 in Overweight and Obese Subjects.

This novel compound is being developed for the treatment of substance dependence and potentially other impulse control disorders.

This is an fMRI study designed to examine the behavioural and physiological effects of a single dose of novel compound on food reward and reinforcement in relation to food seeking behaviour under conditions of fasting, using fMRI, neurocognitive and metabolic endpoints in overweight and obese subjects. These main objectives will be evaluated in the principal part of the study, Part A. The study will also consist of a follow up period of weight management with a dietician where exploratory objectives are considered, Part B.

Part A, will be a single-blind, randomised, placebo controlled, multi-centre, two-period cross-over study. Approximately 24 subjects will be enrolled such that a minimum of 20 subjects complete dosing and critical assessments. All subjects will be required to complete questionnaires, perform a series of behavioural tasks and scanning procedures. Safety and tolerability will be assessed by monitoring subjects for adverse events, vital signs, ECGs, movement disorders (EPS, Akathisia) and laboratory parameters. The pharmacokinetic profile of the compound in this subject population will be determined by blood sampling over a 72 hour period post dosing, in both sessions. Part B will consist of 12 weeks weight management directed by a dietician on an outpatient basis. Subjects will have fortnightly visits with a dietician and at the end of the 12 weeks complete three questionnaires (TFEQ-18R, DBEQ and YBOCS-BE) and have their weight measured to assess weight loss.