A Short-Term Study to Examine the Effects of ATHX-105 Phosphate on Weight Loss and Safety
- Registration Number
- NCT00735683
- Lead Sponsor
- Healios K.K.
- Brief Summary
This primary purpose of this study is to determine if ATHX-105 phosphate causes weight loss over a 12-week period.
- Detailed Description
The rate of obesity in adults continues to increase. Obesity affects overall health and is associated with an increased risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, osteoarthritis, and sleep apnea. To date, the medication options to treat obesity have been limited.
This study will examine if a new investigational drug, ATHX-105 phosphate, may cause weight loss in humans over a 12-week period.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
- Obese adults with a body mass index of 30-45 kg/m2
- Pregnancy
- Diabetes
- Adults with serious or unstable current or past medical conditions
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description 1 Placebo - 2 ATHX-105 phosphate - 3 ATHX-105 phosphate - 4 ATHX-105 phosphate - 5 ATHX-105 phosphate - 6 ATHX-105 phosphate -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in body weight 12 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method vital signs, lipids/glucose, waist circumference 12 weeks