Trial Outcomes & Findings for Strategies to Reduce Antipsychotic-Associated Weight Gain in Youth (NCT NCT00617240)

NCT ID: NCT00617240

Last Updated: 2014-03-11

Results Overview

Change in BMI-Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height, weight,gender and chronological age. Change in BMI is calculated as 24 weeks BMI minus the baseline BMI.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

9 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0-24 weeks

Results posted on

2014-03-11

Participant Flow

The first subject was enrolled into the study in January 2007 and enrollment ended in June 2009. All participants came to the ASPIRE clinic for all study visits.

The study sought to recruit participants who had minimal or no prior exposure to second generation antipsychotics and no previous treatment with metformin.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Metformin
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Overall Study
STARTED
5
4
Overall Study
COMPLETED
4
4
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
1
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Metformin
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Overall Study
Lack of Efficacy
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Strategies to Reduce Antipsychotic-Associated Weight Gain in Youth

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Metformin
n=5 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=4 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Total
n=9 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
5 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
9 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Continuous
14.20 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.643 • n=99 Participants
14.25 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.754 • n=107 Participants
14.22 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.048 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
4 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
5 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
5 participants
n=99 Participants
4 participants
n=107 Participants
9 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-24 weeks

Population: All participants who took at least one dose of study treatment and had at least one post baseline assessment.

Change in BMI-Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height, weight,gender and chronological age. Change in BMI is calculated as 24 weeks BMI minus the baseline BMI.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=5 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=4 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Change From Baseline to Week 24 in Body Mass Index (BMI)
1.620 kg/m^2
Standard Error 1.250
1.800 kg/m^2
Standard Error 0.5701

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Change in weight is calculated as 24 weeks weight minus the baseline weight.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=4 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=4 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Change From Baseline to Week 24 in Weight
6.138 kg
Standard Error 4.346
10.45 kg
Standard Error 5.882

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: Only participants with complete data on fat mass at both baseline and 24 weeks were utilized.

Fat mass is a measure of excess body fat. Change in Fat Mass is calculated as 24 weeks fat mass minus the baseline fat mass.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=3 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=4 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Change From Baseline to Week 24 in Fat Mass
4.770 kg
Standard Error 1.770
8.225 kg
Standard Error 1.580

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: Only participants with complete data on insulin levels at both baseline and 24 weeks were utilized.

Insulin is a peptide hormone and regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body.Change in Insulin level is calculated as the 24 weeks insulin level minus the baseline insulin level.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=2 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=2 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Change From Baseline to Week 24 in Insulin Level
1.550 microIU/ml
Standard Error 4.250
4.80 microIU/ml
Standard Error 2.60

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: Only participants with complete data on cholesterol levels at both baseline and 24 weeks were utilized.

According to the lipid hypothesis, abnormal cholesterol levels are strongly associated with cardiovascular disease because these promote atherosclerosis.Cholesterol levels are measured in milligrams (mg) of cholesterol per deciliter(dL) of blood.Change in cholesterol levels is measured at 24 weeks minus the levels at baseline.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=4 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=2 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Change From Baseline to Week 24 in Cholesterol Level
-4.250 mg/dl
Standard Error 17.07
-31.00 mg/dl
Standard Error 15.00

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Population: Only participants with complete data on triglyceride levels at both baseline and 24 weeks were utilized.

In the human body, high levels of triglyceride fats in the bloodstream have been linked to atherosclerosis and, by extension, the risk of heart disease and stroke. A change in triglycerides is calculated from 24 weeks minus baseline levels.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=3 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=2 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Change From Baseline to Week 24 in Triglycerides
-4.667 mg/dl
Standard Error 6.766
-0.5 mg/dl
Standard Error 0.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 24 weeks

Metabolic syndrome is a combination of the medical disorders that, when co-occurring, increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Metformin
n=5 Participants
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=4 Participants
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Incidence of Metabolic Syndrome
0 participants
0 participants

Adverse Events

Metformin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 5 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Metformin
n=5 participants at risk
metformin in doses from 250mg to 2000mg/day for 26 weeks
Placebo
n=4 participants at risk
Matched placebo to metformin, doses between 250/0mg and 2000/0,g per day
Eye disorders
Glaucoma
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/4
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal discomfort/pain
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1
25.0%
1/4 • Number of events 1
Metabolism and nutrition disorders
Decreased appetite
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/4
Immune system disorders
Cold/Flu
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/4
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Respiratory/Ear Infection
0.00%
0/5
25.0%
1/4 • Number of events 1
Nervous system disorders
Motor Tics
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/4
Psychiatric disorders
Low frustration tolerance
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/4
Nervous system disorders
Motor stereotypies
20.0%
1/5 • Number of events 1
0.00%
0/4
General disorders
Increased sleep
0.00%
0/5
25.0%
1/4 • Number of events 1

Additional Information

Linmarie Sikich, MD

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Phone: (919) 972-7500

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place