Trial Outcomes & Findings for Exenatide for the Treatment of Weight Gain Associated With Olanzapine in Obese Adults (NCT NCT00845507)

NCT ID: NCT00845507

Last Updated: 2018-04-20

Results Overview

Change in weight from baseline to endpoint in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population (all subjects who took at least one dose of study medication and had one post-baseline evaluation).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

54 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

16 Weeks

Results posted on

2018-04-20

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Exenatide Group
Exenatide dstarted at 5 mcg subcutaneously twice daily within one hour before the morning and evening meals, and increased (as tolerated) to 10 mcg. Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Placebo Group
Placebo: Sterile solution in equivalent doses as Exenatide Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Overall Study
STARTED
24
30
Overall Study
COMPLETED
22
29
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Exenatide for the Treatment of Weight Gain Associated With Olanzapine in Obese Adults

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Exenatide Group
n=24 Participants
Exenatide dstarted at 5 mcg subcutaneously twice daily within one hour before the morning and evening meals, and increased (as tolerated) to 10 mcg. Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Placebo Group
n=30 Participants
Placebo: Sterile solution in equivalent doses as Exenatide Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Total
n=54 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
44.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.3 • n=39 Participants
39.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.7 • n=41 Participants
41.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.9 • n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants
n=39 Participants
21 Participants
n=41 Participants
36 Participants
n=35 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=39 Participants
9 Participants
n=41 Participants
18 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · White
12 Participants
n=39 Participants
18 Participants
n=41 Participants
30 Participants
n=35 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race · Non-White
12 Participants
n=39 Participants
12 Participants
n=41 Participants
24 Participants
n=35 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
24 participants
n=39 Participants
30 participants
n=41 Participants
54 participants
n=35 Participants
Weight
197 Pounds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 32 • n=39 Participants
209 Pounds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 51 • n=41 Participants
204 Pounds
STANDARD_DEVIATION 44 • n=35 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 16 Weeks

Population: All subjects who took at least one dose of study medication and had one post-baseline evaluation.

Change in weight from baseline to endpoint in the intent-to-treat (ITT) population (all subjects who took at least one dose of study medication and had one post-baseline evaluation).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exenatide Group
n=22 Participants
Exenatide dstarted at 5 mcg subcutaneously twice daily within one hour before the morning and evening meals, and increased (as tolerated) to 10 mcg. Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Placebo Group
n=29 Participants
Placebo: Sterile solution in equivalent doses as Exenatide Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Change in Weight From Baseline to Endpoint.
-1.1 Pounds
Standard Deviation 6.2
5.9 Pounds
Standard Deviation 10.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 16 Weeks

Population: All subjects who took at least one dose of study medication and had one post-baseline evaluation.

Secondary outcome measures included change in body mass index (BMI).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exenatide Group
n=22 Participants
Exenatide dstarted at 5 mcg subcutaneously twice daily within one hour before the morning and evening meals, and increased (as tolerated) to 10 mcg. Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Placebo Group
n=29 Participants
Placebo: Sterile solution in equivalent doses as Exenatide Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) From Baseline to Endpoint.
-0.2 Kgs/meter squared
Standard Deviation 1.0
1.0 Kgs/meter squared
Standard Deviation 1.7

Adverse Events

Exenatide Group

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 14 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo Group

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Exenatide Group
n=24 participants at risk
Exenatide dstarted at 5 mcg subcutaneously twice daily within one hour before the morning and evening meals, and increased (as tolerated) to 10 mcg. Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Placebo Group
n=30 participants at risk
Placebo: Sterile solution in equivalent doses as Exenatide Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Psychiatric disorders
Hospitalization for exacerbation of depressive symptoms
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • Up to 16 weeks
3.3%
1/30 • Number of events 1 • Up to 16 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hospitalization for Mallory-Weiss tear
4.2%
1/24 • Number of events 1 • Up to 16 weeks
0.00%
0/30 • Up to 16 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Exenatide Group
n=24 participants at risk
Exenatide dstarted at 5 mcg subcutaneously twice daily within one hour before the morning and evening meals, and increased (as tolerated) to 10 mcg. Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Placebo Group
n=30 participants at risk
Placebo: Sterile solution in equivalent doses as Exenatide Exenatide: The dosage of study medication will be 5 mcg injection of exenatide twice daily for 28 days. On day 28 the dosage may be increased, as tolerated, to 10 mcg twice daily.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastointestinal disturbance (includes acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea etc)
58.3%
14/24 • Number of events 14 • Up to 16 weeks
36.7%
11/30 • Number of events 11 • Up to 16 weeks

Additional Information

Dr. DelBello

University of Cincinnati

Phone: 513-558-2989

Results disclosure agreements

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