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Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment After Bariatric Surgery: Medication Change for Non-Responders (Stage 2b)

Phase 2
Conditions
Loss-of-control Eating
Obesity/Overweight
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04599504
Lead Sponsor
Yale University
Brief Summary

This study will test the effectiveness of lisdexamfetamine medication as a treatment for loss-of-control eating and weight following bariatric surgery. This is a controlled test of whether, amongst non-responders to acute treatments, lisdexamfetamine medication results in superior outcomes compared with placebo.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Be in the age range ≥18 years of age and <65 years of age.
  • Have had laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy
  • Approximately ten months post-surgery
  • Experienced regular loss of control eating about six months after bariatric surgery, and were considered treatment non-responders to a four-month treatment trial of medication and/or BWL
  • Be an otherwise healthy subject without uncontrolled medical problems, as determined by the study physician and medical co-investigators (physical examination, laboratory studies).
  • Read, comprehend, and write English at a sufficient level to complete study-related materials.
  • Provide a signed and dated written informed consent prior to study participation.
  • Be available for participation in the study for up to 15 months (3-month treatment plus 12-month follow up).
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Has a predisposition to seizures (e.g., subject with a history or evidence of seizure disorder, febrile seizures during childhood, brain tumor, cerebrovascular disease, or significant head trauma; has a family history of idiopathic seizure disorder or is currently being treated with medications or treatment regimens that lower seizure threshold).
  • Has a history of anorexia nervosa or history of bulimia nervosa.
  • Is currently using other medications for weight loss.
  • Has a co-existing psychiatric condition that requires hospitalization or more intensive treatment (such as bipolar mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, or severe depression)
  • Has untreated hypertension with a seated systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg, or heart rate > 100 beats/minute.
  • Has a history of congenital heart disease, cardiovascular disease, cardiac arrhythmias requiring medication, or a history of cerebrovascular pathology including stroke.
  • Has current uncontrolled hypertension.
  • Has current uncontrolled Type I or Type II diabetes mellitus.
  • Has untreated hypothyroidism with a TSH > 1.5 times the upper limit of normal for the test laboratory with repeat value that also exceeds this limit.
  • Has gallbladder disease.
  • Has a history of severe renal, hepatic, neurological, chronic pulmonary disease, or any other unstable medical disorder.
  • Is currently in active treatment for eating or weight loss.
  • Is currently participating in another clinical study in which the subject is or will be exposed to an investigational or a non-investigational drug or device.
  • Is breast-feeding or is pregnant or is not using a reliable form of birth control.
  • Reports active suicidal or homicidal ideation.
  • Previous history of problems with LDX or other stimulants.
  • Has a history of allergy or sensitivity to LDX or other stimulant medications.
  • Current medication contraindicated with study medication.
  • Any current psychostimulant use or any medication for ADHD.
  • History or current alcohol or substance use disorder (smoking will not be exclusionary)
  • Is currently taking MAOI medication, SSRI medication, or strong inhibitors of CYP2D6
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylateLisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Medication)-
PlaceboPlacebo-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body Mass Index (BMI)From post-treatment to the 12-month follow-up

BMI is calculated using measured height and weight

Loss-of-Control Eating FrequencyFrom post-treatment to the 12-month follow-up

Loss-of-control eating frequency is a continuous variable of loss-of-control eating episodes assessed using the Eating Disorder Examination interview; Loss-of-control eating frequency will be based on the past 28 days and defined as loss-of-control eating episodes per month.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Yale School of Medicine

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New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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