Efficacy and safety of a Chinese herbal medicine formula in the management of simple obesity: Randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000255482
• Lead Sponsor: Prof. Charlia Xue

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-05-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

•Subjects have BMI greater than 30 kg/m2;•Not involved in other clinical trials for the treatment of obesity; •Agree to avail themselves for the period of the study; and •Provide written consent for participation.

Exclusion Criteria

Subjects with one or more of the following conditions will be excluded from study:•Loosing more than 5kg in the past 3 months;•Endocrine disorders other than type 2 diabetes mellitus; •Uncontrolled hypertension; •Autoimmune or cardiovascular diseases or carrying pace-maker; •Lactating or pregnant women; •Those using drugs affecting the central nervous system or lipid lowering drugs;•Obesity known caused by pharmacotherapy;•Therapy for weight control in the last 6 months;•Kidney or hepatic disease;•Unable to read or understand English.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified