A Controlled-Study on the Effect of a Combination of Fenofibrate and Metformin on Weight Loss and Weight Loss-Maintenance, in Obese Patients.

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Purpose To investigate the effect on body weight of a combination fenofibrate and metformin on top of a moderate balanced calorie-deficit diet.
ConditionObesity
InterventionDrug: Metformin and Metformin + Fenofibrate
PhasePhase 2
SponsorSolvay Pharmaceuticals
Responsible PartySolvay Pharmaceuticals
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00349635
First ReceivedJuly 6, 2006
Last UpdatedAugust 31, 2007
Last verifiedAugust 2007

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First Received DateJuly 6, 2006
Last Updated DateAugust 31, 2007
Start DateOctober 2004
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresWeight
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresWaist and hip circumference

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Brief TitleA Controlled-Study on the Effect of a Combination of Fenofibrate and Metformin on Weight Loss and Weight Loss-Maintenance, in Obese Patients.
Official TitleA Double-Blind, 3-Arm Study on Weight Loss With a Combination of Micronised Fenofibrate 267 mg and Metformin 1,700 mg Per Day Compared to Metformin 1,700 mg and to Placebo, at 6 Months, in Obese Patients, Followed by: A Double-Blind, 2-Arm Investigation of Weight-Loss Maintenance With the Same Combination of Micronised Fenofibrate 267 mg and Metformin 1,700 mg Compared to Placebo, at 6 Months, in the Responders.
Brief Summary
To investigate the effect on body weight of a combination fenofibrate and metformin on top
of a moderate balanced calorie-deficit diet.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 2
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double-Blind, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionObesity
InterventionDrug: Metformin and Metformin + Fenofibrate
Study Arm (s)Not Provided

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Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment148
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Both genders, BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² and <40 kg/m².

Exclusion Criteria:

- Known abnormal thyroid hormone levels, or high thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
level.
GenderBoth
Ages30 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesFinland

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00349635
Other Study ID NumbersC LF23-0121 04 01
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided BySolvay Pharmaceuticals
Study SponsorSolvay Pharmaceuticals
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: Global Clinical Director Solvay Solvay Pharmaceuticals
Verification DateAugust 2007

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Site 1
Helsinki, Finland
Site 3
Kuopio, Finland
Site 2
Oulu, Finland