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Effect of Naltrexone Hydrochloride ER and Bupropion Hydrochloride ER Combination (Contrave®/Mysimba®) on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE)

Phase 4
Recruiting
Conditions
Obesity
Interventions
Drug: Naltrexone-Bupropion (NB) Combination
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT06098079
Lead Sponsor
Currax Pharmaceuticals
Brief Summary

A randomized, double-blinded, placebo controlled study intended to capture cardiovascular outcomes during real-world use of naltrexone/bupropion (NB).

Detailed Description

This multi-center, prospective, randomized, pragmatic, double-blinded study has been designed to capture cardiovascular (CV) outcomes during the real-world use of NB after initial randomization. The aim of the study is to assess whether patients receiving treatment with NB are at an elevated risk of experiencing MACE compared with patients receiving placebo. Both patient groups will also be counselled to lose weight via a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
8600
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Patient age ≥18 years at screening

  2. Able to understand the key components of the study, as described in the written informed consent document, and willing and able to provide written informed consent

  3. BMI ≥30 kg/m2 (obese) or ≥27 kg/m2 (overweight) in the presence of at least 1 weight-related comorbidity (eg, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, or dyslipidemia)

  4. At increased risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes:

    In the opinion of the investigator, has a high likelihood of cardiovascular disease with at least 1 of the following:

    • History of documented MI >90 days prior to screening
    • History of coronary revascularization (ie, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, stent placement, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, or laser atherectomy) >90 days prior to screening
    • History of carotid or peripheral revascularization (ie, carotid endarterectomy, lower extremity atherosclerotic disease atherectomy, repair of abdominal aorta aneurysm, femoral or popliteal bypass) >90 days prior to screening
    • Angina with ischemic changes (resting echocardiogram (ECHO), ECG changes on a graded exercise test (GXT), or positive cardiac imaging study)
    • Ankle brachial index <0.9 (by simple palpation) within prior 2 years or

    Type 2 diabetes mellitus with at least 2 of the following:

    • Hypertension (controlled with or without pharmacotherapy at <145/95 mmHg)
    • Dyslipidemia requiring pharmacotherapy
    • Documented low HDL cholesterol (<50 mg/dL in women or <40 mg/dL in men) within the prior 12 months
    • Current tobacco smoker
  5. Patients who have completed a washout (2-weeks or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer) of the prohibited concomitant medication(s) at screening

  6. Subject willing to comply with daily completion of an eDiary using a mobile smartphone application

Exclusion Criteria
  1. Using prescription medications, other than Contrave/Mysimba, or surgical or medical device interventions for weight loss

  2. History of MI or stroke within 90 days prior to screening

  3. Uncontrolled hypertension, defined as systolic BP ≥160 mmHg and/or >100 mmHg diastolic BP on the average of 3 seated BP measurements after the patient has been at rest for at least 5 minutes

  4. Meets any of the following criteria:

    • Confirmed end-stage renal disease (ie, a degree of kidney failure severe enough to require dialysis or kidney transplantation for survival characterized by a severe reduction in glomerular filtration rate [<15 mL/minute/1.73 m2] and other manifestations including increased serum creatinine),
    • Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 10 to 15 [Class C]),
    • Hemodynamic instability, including patients with severe heart failure (New York Heart Association Class IV)
  5. Seizure disorders or history of seizures, not including subjects with a history of pediatric febrile seizures

  6. Use of other bupropion-containing products (including but not limited to Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, and Aplenzin)

  7. Active anorexia nervosa or bulimia

  8. Chronic opioid or opiate agonist (eg, methadone) or partial agonists (eg, buprenorphine) use, or acute opioid withdrawal or has a positive urine drug result for opioids at screening

  9. Undergoing abrupt discontinuation of alcohol, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and antiepileptic drugs

  10. Concomitant administration of MAOIs. This also includes use of reversible MAOIs, such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue. At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of MAOIs and initiation of treatment with Contrave/Mysimba.

  11. Subject has any disease or condition, or use of any pharmacological agent to treat the disease/condition, that, in the opinion of the investigator, would contraindicate study participation

  12. Known allergy to bupropion, naltrexone, or any other component of Contrave/Mysimba

  13. Pregnant or nursing

  14. Known life-threatening arrythmias, including Brugada syndrome

  15. Participation in any other concurrent investigational trial

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Naltrexone/Bupropion (NB)Naltrexone-Bupropion (NB) CombinationPatients will be randomly assigned to NB (naltrexone 8 mg and bupropion 90 mg) extended-release oral tablet.
PlaceboPlaceboPatients will be randomly assigned to placebo.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Occurrence of Cardiovascular DeathTreatment initiation through 1 year following treatment termination.

Occurrence of cardiovascular death in number of study patients receiving NB compared with number of study patients receiving placebo.

Occurrence of Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction (MI)Treatment initiation through 1 year following treatment termination.

Occurrence of MI in number of study patients receiving NB compared with number of study patients receiving placebo. MI will be identified using current standard diagnostic criteria, such as the 2017 Cardiovascular and Stroke Endpoints Definitions for Clinical Trials.

Occurrence of Non-fatal StrokeTreatment initiation through 1 year following treatment termination.

Occurrence of non-fatal stroke in number of study patients receiving NB compared with number of study patients receiving placebo. Stroke will be identified using current standard diagnostic criteria, such as the 2017 Cardiovascular and Stroke Endpoints Definitions for Clinical Trials.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparative Rates of Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction (MI)Treatment initiation through 1 year following treatment termination.

Comparative rates of non-fatal MI between number of study patients receiving NB compared to number of study patients receiving placebo.

Comparative Rates of Non-fatal StrokeTreatment initiation through 1 year following treatment termination.

Comparative rates of non-fatal stroke between number of study patients receiving NB compared to number of study patients receiving placebo.

Comparative Rates of Cardiovascular DeathTreatment initiation through 1 year following treatment termination.

Comparative rates of cardiovascular death between number of study patients receiving NB compared to number of study patients receiving placebo.

Trial Locations

Locations (104)

AMR Mobile

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Mobile

🇺🇸

Mobile, Alabama, United States

Sun City Research

🇺🇸

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Cardiovascular Consultants/NextStage Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Glendale, Arizona, United States

Desert Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Mesa, Arizona, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Phoenix

🇺🇸

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Fiel Family & Sports Medicine CCT Research

🇺🇸

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Gardena

🇺🇸

Anderson, California, United States

Velocity Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Austin, Texas, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Huntington Park

🇺🇸

Huntington Park, California, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, San Diego

🇺🇸

La Mesa, California, United States

Chemidox Clinical Trials Inc.

🇺🇸

Lancaster, California, United States

Valley Vitality Ventures

🇺🇸

Manteca, California, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, San Bernardino

🇺🇸

San Bernardino, California, United States

Velocity Clinical Research at Coastal Heart Medical Group

🇺🇸

Santa Ana, California, United States

Velocity Clinical Research of Santa Ana

🇺🇸

Santa Ana, California, United States

ITB Research

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

AMR Wichita West

🇺🇸

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Accel Research Sites Network

🇺🇸

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Cullman Clinical Trials

🇺🇸

Cullman, Alabama, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Van Nuys

🇺🇸

Van Nuys, California, United States

Providere Research

🇺🇸

West Covina, California, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Denver

🇺🇸

Englewood, Colorado, United States

ABMED Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Cape Coral, Florida, United States

LMG Research

🇺🇸

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

JY Research Institute

🇺🇸

Cutler Bay, Florida, United States

Delray Physician Center

🇺🇸

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

Accel Research Sites Network - Edgewater

🇺🇸

Edgewater, Florida, United States

Velocity Clinical Research (New Smyrna Beach)

🇺🇸

Edgewater, Florida, United States

IMRC Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Southwest General Healthcare Center

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Fort Myers, Florida, United States

G+C Research Group

🇺🇸

Hialeah, Florida, United States

Conveinent Medical Research

🇺🇸

Hialeah, Florida, United States

Ilumina Medical Research

🇺🇸

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Optimal Research, LLC. - Melbourne

🇺🇸

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Miami Beach Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Advanced Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Medical Research Center Westchester

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Century Research

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Entrust Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Janus Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Miami, Florida, United States

Innovia Research Center

🇺🇸

Miramar, Florida, United States

Biscayne Clinical Research Inc

🇺🇸

North Miami, Florida, United States

IMRC At Palmetto Bay

🇺🇸

Palmetto Bay, Florida, United States

New Horizons Research

🇺🇸

Palmetto Bay, Florida, United States

Best Choice Medical and Research Services

🇺🇸

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - The Villages

🇺🇸

The Villages, Florida, United States

Advanced Clinical Research Atlanta

🇺🇸

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Clincept Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Accel Research Sites (ARSN) - Neurostudies

🇺🇸

Decatur, Georgia, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Savannah

🇺🇸

Savannah, Georgia, United States

NextStage Clinical Research-Chicago

🇺🇸

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United States

JAELEX Research

🇺🇸

Round Lake Beach, Illinois, United States

Indiana Medical Research Institute

🇺🇸

Merriville, Indiana, United States

AMR - El Dorado

🇺🇸

El Dorado, Kansas, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Kansas City

🇺🇸

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

AMR Wichita East

🇺🇸

Wichita, Kansas, United States

Wichita Surgical Specialists

🇺🇸

Wichita, Kansas, United States

AMR New Orleans

🇺🇸

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, New Orleans

🇺🇸

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine- NextStage Clinical Research

🇺🇸

North Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Advanced Primary Care & Geriatrics/CCT Research

🇺🇸

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Rockville

🇺🇸

Rockville, Maryland, United States

Activmed Practices and Research, Inc

🇺🇸

Methuen, Massachusetts, United States

Dearborn Cardiology

🇺🇸

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Clay Platte Family Medicine

🇺🇸

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

St. Louis Medical Professionals/CCT Research

🇺🇸

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Grand Island

🇺🇸

Grand Island, Nebraska, United States

Velocity Clinical Research at Pioneer Heart Institute

🇺🇸

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Norfolk

🇺🇸

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States

Meridian Clinical Research - Velocity

🇺🇸

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Midwest Regional Health Services

🇺🇸

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Healor Primary Care/CCT Research

🇺🇸

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Santa Rosa Urgent Care Primary Care/CCT Research

🇺🇸

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas Clinical Trials

🇺🇸

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

ActivMed Practices and Research

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States

Axces Research Group

🇺🇸

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States

Synexus Clinical Research US, Inc. - New York

🇺🇸

New York City, New York, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Durham

🇺🇸

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Mt. Auburn

🇺🇸

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Cincinnati

🇺🇸

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

NextStage Clinical Research - Tulsa

🇺🇸

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Grants Pass

🇺🇸

Grants Pass, Oregon, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Medford

🇺🇸

Medford, Oregon, United States

Mercado Medical Practice/CCT Research

🇺🇸

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Velocity Clinical Research (Providence)

🇺🇸

East Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States

Coastal Carolina Research Center

🇺🇸

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Spartanburg

🇺🇸

Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Union

🇺🇸

Union, South Carolina, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Abilene

🇺🇸

Abilene, Texas, United States

Optimal Research, LLC. - Austin

🇺🇸

Austin, Texas, United States

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists/NextStage Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Beaumont, Texas, United States

HDH Research

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

All-American Orthopedics-NextStage Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Houston, Texas, United States

NextStage Clinical Research-Lubbock/SWAT Surgical Associates-NextStage Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Lubbock, Texas, United States

NextStage Clinical Research-Port Arthur/Gulf Coast Cardiology

🇺🇸

Port Arthur, Texas, United States

Olympus Clinical Research

🇺🇸

Sugarland, Texas, United States

Waco Cardiology Consultants

🇺🇸

Waco, Texas, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Salt Lake City

🇺🇸

West Jordan, Utah, United States

Charlottesville Medical Research

🇺🇸

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Hampton

🇺🇸

Hampton, Virginia, United States

AMR Norfolk

🇺🇸

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Velocity Clinical Research, Suffolk, VA

🇺🇸

Suffolk, Virginia, United States

Evergreen Surgical

🇺🇸

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

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