Effects of Exenatide on Hypothalamic Obesity

September 24, 2019 updated by: Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of Exenatide on weight status (change in body mass index) of children treated for craniopharyngioma that have developed hypothalamic obesity at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. We hypothesize that Exenatide given to hypothalamic obese children for 6 months will reduce their body mass index significantly from baseline.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Hypothalamic obesity is when individuals suffer from acute weight gain after brain tumor treatment, involving secondary damage to the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus, which may lead to obesity. The weight gain is uncontrolled and not receptive to diet and exercise interventions. The rate of long-term obesity in children diagnosed with craniopharyngioma can be as high as 50%. Exenatide, a drug indicated for diabetes, is an incretin mimicking agent that mimics the enhancement of glucose-dependent insulin secretion and several other antihyperglycemic actions of incretins has resulted in weight loss when given to diabetics. Exenatide shows potential to benefit patients suffering from hypothalamic obesity by slowing gastric emptying and therefore reducing food intake. Also increasing the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) circulation, decreased due to obesity, at the already compromised GLP-1 receptor site of the hypothalamus could potentially help with regulation of appetite.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

19

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

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
    • California
      • Orange, California, United States, 92868
        • Children's Hospital of Orange County
    • Minnesota
      • Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55102
        • Children's Hospitals & Clincis of Minnesota

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

10 years to 21 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • >/=6 months post surgical or radiation or chemotherapy treatment for 1° craniopharyngiomas or other suprasellar tumors
  • 10-21 years old
  • Age-and sex-adjusted BMI >/=95%
  • Parent sign consent and patient sign assent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • < 6 months post surgical or radiation or chemotherapy treatment for 1° craniopharyngiomas or other suprasellar tumors
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding, or those women who plan to get pregnant
  • Renal impairment
  • Gastroparesis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Diabetes
  • <1 month post initiation of Metformin treatment
  • Prescription or over-the-counter weight loss medications within 3 months of screening
  • Are actively participating in, or have participated in a formal weight loss program within the last 3 months
  • Have had bariatric surgery

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: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Exenatide
5mcg of exenatide will be given twice a day for 4 weeks and increased to 10 mcg twice a day for 20 weeks.
Drug: Exenatide
5mcg twice a day for 4 weeks increased to 10 mcg twice a day for 20 weeks.
Other Names:
  • Byetta

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
BMI Change
Time Frame: 24 weeks
BMI was collected at baseline and 24 weeks
24 weeks
Waist to Height Ratio (WHtR)
Time Frame: 24 weeks
Waist circumference was measured at the natural waist level (midway between the lowest rib margin and the iliac crest) at baseline and 24 weeks
24 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Childhood Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ)
Time Frame: 24 weeks
The Child Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (CEBQ) was designed as parent-report measure comprised of 35 items, each rated on a five-point likert scale that ranges from never to always. We utilized the CEBQ as a self-report measure during this study; it has not been validated for such use. For the purposes of this study, we looked at the Satiety Responsiveness Subscale Scores (5 questions; total scores could range from 5-25 with lower scores denoting a lower level of satiety). The results reported show the change between baseline and week 24 scores.
24 weeks
Calorie Intake Based on 3-day Diet Records
Time Frame: 24 weeks
Dietary data were collected via 3-day diet records (Crawford et al. 1994) twice during the study, at baseline and week 24. Three-day diet records were collected on consecutive days including one weekend day. A registered dietitian (RD) instructed subjects on dietary data collection at baseline appointment. Depending on the age and capacity of the subject, the patient, parent or a collaboration of both recorded dietary intake. A RD entered dietary data into Nutritionist Pro software (First DataBank, SanBruno, CA) and the mean difference was analyzed.
24 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Collaborators

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: M. Jennifer Abuzzahab, MD, Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

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

January 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

March 15, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 2, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 2, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

February 3, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 8, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 24, 2019

Last Verified

September 1, 2019

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 0903-028

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

IPD Plan Description

We do not plan to share individual participant data.

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