Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder

June 21, 2011 updated by: Lindner Center of HOPE

Atomoxetine in the Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder: A Single-Center, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Flexible Dose Study in Outpatients

The specific aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of atomoxetine compared with placebo in outpatients with binge eating disorder.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Ohio
      • Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45267-0559
        • University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects will meet the DSM-IV criteria for a diagnosis of binge-eating disorder for at least the last 6 months
  • In addition, subjects will report at least 3 binge eating episodes per week for the last 6 months prior to randomization

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Have concurrent symptoms of bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa
  • Women who are pregnant, lactating, or of child bearing potential who are not using adequate contraceptive measures
  • Patients who are displaying clinically significant suicidality or homicidality

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Lindner Center of HOPE

Collaborators

University of Cincinnati

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Susan L: McElroy, MD, University of Cincinnati

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 17, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 17, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

May 19, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 22, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 21, 2011

Last Verified

June 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • B4Z-US-X009

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