Naltrexone/Bupropion for Weight Loss in Obesity

Weight Loss Study: Genetics and Response to Naltrexone/Bupropion

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Obesity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
120 (estimated)
Sponsor
Columbia University · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults aged 18 to 65 who are struggling with obesity. Participants will receive dietary counseling and may take a weight loss medication for 40 weeks.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Must not be taking Opioid analgesicsAntipsychoticsAntidepressantsNaltrexoneDiabetes medications
Rules you out Obesity of known endocrine originSevere psychiatric illnessGlaucoma

You may be able to join if

  • I am between 18 and 65 years old.
  • I have a BMI between 30 and 50.
  • I have a BMI between 27 and 29.99 and at least one weight-related health issue.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a known hormonal disorder causing my obesity.
  • I have a history of seizures or serious mental health issues.
  • I have cardiovascular or kidney disease.
  • I currently use tobacco regularly.
  • I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • I have high triglycerides over 499 mg/dl.
  • I have had weight loss surgery before.
  • I have taken weight loss medications in the last six months.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand if genetic variations are associated with the amount of weight loss with diet and while taking an FDA-approved medication for weight loss. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * In Aim One, the investigators propose to rigorously test the hypothesis that presence of the Taq1A A1+ polymorphism is associated with greater weight loss with NB …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women ages 18-65 years * BMI 30-50 kg/m2 or * BMI 27-29.99 kg/m2 with at least one weight-related comorbidity including controlled hypertension, dyslipidemia, obstructive sleep apnea, or osteoarthritis of a weight-bearing joint. Exclusion Criteria: * Obesity of known…
Contacts

Judith Korner, MD,PhD

212-305-4006

jk181@cumc.columbia.edu

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Sarah Borden, MPH

212-305-4006

sb1097@cumc.columbia.edu

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