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Benefit and Tolerability of IQP-AE-103 in Weight Loss

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Overweight
Obesity
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: IQP-AE-103 (330mg)
Dietary Supplement: IQP-AE-103 (165mg)
Dietary Supplement: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT03058367
Lead Sponsor
InQpharm Group
Brief Summary

This study is to evaluate the benefit and tolerability of two dosages of IQP-AE-103 (990mg and 1980mg daily) in reducing body weight in overweight and moderately obese subjects

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
108
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Age 18 to 65 years
  2. Overweight to moderately obese subjects (BMI ≥ 25 and < 35 kg/m2)
  3. Expressed desire for weight loss
  4. Accustomed to 3 main meals/day
  5. Commitment to take IP as recommended
  6. Commitment to adhere to diet recommendation during the study
  7. Commitment to maintain habitual level of activity/exercise during the study
  8. Consistent and stable body weight for 3 months prior to V1
  9. Commitment to avoid the use of other weight management products or programs during study
  10. Commitment and ability to complete the subject diary and study questionnaires
  11. Females of childbearing potential: negative pregnancy testing (beta HCG-test in urine) at V1, agreement to use appropriate contraception methods during the study period
  12. Consents to participate, understands requirements of the study and is willing to comply
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Known sensitivity to the ingredients of the investigational product or source of ingredients
  2. Pregnancy or nursing
  3. Smoking cessation within 6 months prior to V1 or during the study (regular smoking during the study at the same level as prior to the study is allowed)
  4. Current or history of abuse of drugs, alcohol or medication
  5. Clinically relevant excursions of safety laboratory parameter
  6. Diabetes mellitus type 1
  7. Untreated or unstable diabetes mellitus type 2
  8. Untreated or unstable endocrine disorders which may influence body weight (e.g. Cushing's disease, thyroid gland disorders)
  9. Stenosis in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
  10. Bariatric surgery in subject´s medical history
  11. Abdominal surgery within the last 6 months prior to V1
  12. Current use of medications that may affect body weight (eg. antipsychotics, anti-depressants, corticosteroids etc.)
  13. Presence of acute or chronic gastrointestinal disease (e.g. inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, pancreatitis)
  14. Digestion/absorption disorders in gastrointestinal (GI) tract
  15. History of eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia nervosa within the past 12 months prior to V1
  16. Other serious organ or systemic diseases such as cancer within the last 5 years prior to V1
  17. Any electronic medical implant
  18. Use of any medication that could influence GI functions such as antibiotics within 4 weeks and any laxatives, opioids, glucocorticoids, anticholinergics within last 3 months prior to V1 and during the study, as per investigator judgement
  19. Any medication or use of products for the treatment of obesity (e.g. orlistat, other fat binder, carbohydrate/starch blocker, fat burner, satiety products etc.) within last 3 months prior to V1 and during the study
  20. Participation in similar studies or weight loss programs within last 4 weeks prior to V1
  21. Participation in other studies during the last 4 weeks prior to V1
  22. Inability to comply
  23. Presence of other factor(s) or medication that should preclude subject participation as per investigator judgement

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
High dose IQP-AE-103 (1980mg)IQP-AE-103 (330mg)2 capsules IQP-AE-103 by mouth, three times a day after main meals for 12 weeks
Low dose IQP-AE-103 (990mg)IQP-AE-103 (165mg)2 capsules IQP-AE-103 by mouth, three times a day after main meals for 12 weeks
PlaceboPlacebo2 capsules IQP-AE-103 by mouth, three times a day after main meals for 12 weeks
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean change in body weight (kg)12 weeks

Difference in mean change of body weight (kg) between the higher dosed verum (1980 mg a day) and placebo group after 12 weeks of intervention in comparison to baseline.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mean change in body weight (kg)2, 4, 8, 12 weeks

Changes in body weight (kg) after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks of intervention, each in comparison to baseline, between the two active and placebo group

Mean change in body weight (%)2, 4, 8, 12 weeks

Changes in body weight (%) after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks of intervention, each in comparison to baseline, between the two active and placebo group

Proportion of subject weight loss2, 4, 8, 12 weeks

Proportion of subjects who lost at least 3% and 5% of baseline body weight after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks intervention, each in comparison to baseline

Change in waist circumference (cm)2, 4, 8, 12 weeks

Changes in waist circumference after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks intervention, each in comparison to baseline

Change in hip circumference (cm)2, 4, 8, 12 weeks

Changes in hip circumference after 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks intervention, each in comparison to baseline

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

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Berlin, Germany

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