Trial Outcomes & Findings for Dermatome Electrical Stimulation on Individuals With Overweight and Class I Obesity (NCT NCT03261531)

NCT ID: NCT03261531

Last Updated: 2020-02-05

Results Overview

Change in body weight will be measured in kilograms or pounds

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

7 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, 3 months

Results posted on

2020-02-05

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Healthy volunteers who are overweight or have class I obesity will receive T6 dermatomal electrical stimulation via Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Participants will be treated before and after two meals of the day with T6 dermatomal electrical stimulation delivered by a TENS unit.
Overall Study
STARTED
7
Overall Study
COMPLETED
3
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Healthy volunteers who are overweight or have class I obesity will receive T6 dermatomal electrical stimulation via Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Participants will be treated before and after two meals of the day with T6 dermatomal electrical stimulation delivered by a TENS unit.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4

Baseline Characteristics

Dermatome Electrical Stimulation on Individuals With Overweight and Class I Obesity

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
n=7 Participants
Healthy volunteers who are overweight or have class I obesity will receive T6 dermatomal electrical stimulation via Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): Participants will be treated before and after two meals of the day with T6 dermatomal electrical stimulation delivered by a TENS unit.
Age, Continuous
46 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.2 • n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
6 Participants
n=99 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Asian
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
7 participants
n=99 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Change in body weight will be measured in kilograms or pounds

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: After 1 day treatment (approximately at 4 hours)

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

The time for half of the ingested solids to leave the stomach

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: At 3 months, approximately 2 hours after radiolabeled meal is ingested

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

The time for half of the ingested solids to leave the stomach

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 3 months, approx 20 minutes after 99mTC injection

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

A noninvasive SPECT method will be used to measure gastric volume. Subjects will report to the clinic after an overnight fast. The first fasting scan will be obtained, and the study medication (99mTc) will be given subcutaneously. After 10 min, a 2nd fasting post medication scan will be obtained. Each scan requires about 9-12 min. Tomographic images of the gastric wall will be obtained throughout the long axis of the stomach using a dual-head gamma camera that rotates around the body. This allows assessment of the radiolabeled circumference of the gastric wall, rather than the intragastric content. Volume will be measured in mL.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 3 months, approximately 30 min after liquid meal

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

A noninvasive SPECT method will be used to measure gastric volume after a liquid nutritional supplement meal. Subjects reported to the clinic after an overnight fast. 99mTC will be given by an intravenous injection in the forearm. The first fasting scan was obtained, and the study medication (99mTc) will be given subcutaneously. After 10 min, a 2nd fasting post medication scan was obtained, and the meal consumed; then two serial postprandial scans will be obtained. Each scan requires about 9-12 min. Tomographic images of the gastric wall will be obtained throughout the long axis of the stomach using a dual-head gamma camera that rotates around the body. This allows assessment of the radiolabeled circumference of the gastric wall, rather than the intragastric content. Volume will be measured in mL.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1, 3 months

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

The time for gastric retention of ingested solids or liquid to leave the stomach, measured in percentage.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Approximately 30 minutes after the liquid meal

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Subjects will ingest a liquid nutrient drink at a rate of 120 mL every 4 minutes; the volume ingested at each level of fullness will be recorded. Participants record their sensations of fullness using a numerical scale from 0 to 5, with level 0 being no symptoms, level 3 corresponding to fullness sensation after a typical meal ("volume to fullness"), and level 5 corresponding to the maximum tolerated volume (MTV). Nutrient intake is stopped when subjects reach the score of 5.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Approximately 30 minutes after the liquid meal

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Subjects will ingest a liquid nutrient drink at a rate of 120 mL every 4 minutes; the volume ingested at each level of fullness will be recorded. Participants record their sensations of fullness using a numerical scale from 0 to 5, with level 0 being no symptoms, level 3 corresponding to fullness sensation after a typical meal ("volume to fullness"), and level 5 corresponding to the maximum tolerated volume (MTV). Nutrient intake is stopped when subjects reach the score of 5.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: At 3 months, approximately 30 minutes after the buffet meal

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Assessment of kcal intake as a measure of appetite buffet meal to measure total caloric intake. 5 hours after ingesting 300 mL liquid nutrient as part of the gastric volume study, participants will be invited to eat, during a 30-minute period, a standard "free feeding" meal. The total amount of food consumed will be analyzed by the study dietitian.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3 months

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Ratings of appetite will be measured every 30 minutes between the time of ingestion of standard liquid breakfast and the start of the ad libitum meal. The appetite rating will be measured by 4- 100 mm long Visual Analog Scales (VAS). The VAS does not have any pre-set marks between the extremes of 0 for negative rating and 100 mm for positive rating. The investigator measures the mark made by the participant in mm and records this for the value. The overall appetite score will be calculated as the average of the four individual scores (satiety + fullness+100-prospective food consumption + hunger/4.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 90 minutes postprandially

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Total ghrelin will be measured by a radioimmunoassay technique.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 90 minutes postprandially

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) will be measured by a radioimmunoassay technique.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline, 90 minutes postprandially

Population: Study was terminated due to device failure. Sincere efforts were made but we were unable to collect data

Peptide Tyrosine Tyrosine (PYY) will be measured by radioimmunoassay.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Michael Camilleri, M.D.

Mayo Clinic

Phone: 507-284-2687

Results disclosure agreements

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