Setmelanotide for Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity

A Trial of Setmelanotide in Patients With Congenital Hypothalamic Obesity (Sub-study of NCT05774756)

Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional Study
Hypothalamic Obesity Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Genetic Form Septo-Optic Dysplasia Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Childhood-onset Combined Pituitary Hormone Deficiency Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome
Pivotal Trial This treatment is in the last trial phase before FDA approval. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
4 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
39 (estimated)
Sponsor
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · Industry
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients aged 4 and older with congenital hypothalamic obesity. Participants will take a daily injection of Setmelanotide or a placebo for up to 26 weeks to assess its effects on weight, hunger, and quality of life.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 4 years old
  • I have been diagnosed with a pituitary hormone deficiency
  • I have a BMI of 30 or higher if I am over 18
  • I have a BMI at the 95th percentile or higher for my age and sex if I am between 4 and 18
  • I have gained weight due to hypothalamic injury
  • I agree to use effective contraception during the study

You may not be able to join if

  • I have been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome
  • I have lost more than 2% of my weight in the past 3 months if I am over 18
  • I have had bariatric surgery in the last 2 years
  • I have severe psychiatric disorders
  • I have significant ongoing health problems
  • I have a history of skin cancer
  • I have taken part in another clinical trial in the last 3 months
  • I am pregnant or breastfeeding

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
This is a sub-study of Study RM-493-040 (NCT05774756). The goal of this sub-study is to learn how well Setmelanotide works to improve weight reduction, hunger, and quality of life in patients 4 years of age and older with congenital Hypothalamic Obesity (cHO). To determine how well setmelanotide works and how safe it is, patients with cHO will take a daily injection of either setmelanotide or pla…
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Eligibility Criteria
Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of multiple pituitary hormone deficiency (MPHD), or septo-optic dysplasia (SOD), or optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH), or Childhood-onset combined pituitary hormone deficiency (CPHD), or Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome (PSIS) with at least one pituitary deficie…
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