A Short-Term Study to Examine the Effects of ATHX-105 Phosphate on Weight Loss and Safety

May 29, 2015 updated by: Athersys, Inc

Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, 12-Week Study of the Safety and Efficacy of ATHX-105 Phosphate for the Treatment of Obesity

This primary purpose of this study is to determine if ATHX-105 phosphate causes weight loss over a 12-week period.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2

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:

  • Obese adults with a body mass index of 30-45 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Diabetes
  • Adults with serious or unstable current or past medical conditions

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

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 2
Drug: ATHX-105 phosphate
includes diet, physical activity, and lifestyle modification
Placebo Comparator: 1
Drug: Placebo
includes diet, physical activity, and lifestyle modification
Experimental: 3
Drug: ATHX-105 phosphate
includes diet, physical activity, and lifestyle modification
Experimental: 4
Drug: ATHX-105 phosphate
includes diet, physical activity, and lifestyle modification
Experimental: 5
Drug: ATHX-105 phosphate
includes diet, physical activity, and lifestyle modification
Experimental: 6
Drug: ATHX-105 phosphate
includes diet, physical activity, and lifestyle modification

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Change in body weight
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
vital signs, lipids/glucose, waist circumference
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Athersys, Inc

Collaborators

Syneos Health

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

September 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2009

Study Completion (Anticipated)

April 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 13, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 14, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 15, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 2, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 29, 2015

Last Verified

May 1, 2015

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • A01-03

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