NCT00339014

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine which of seven combinations of Zonisamide CR and Bupropion SR gives the best weight loss and is safe and well tolerated for the treatment of obesity not associated with the complications of obesity such as diabetes. In a previous study, the combination of zonisamide and bupropion SR was shown to be effective for weight loss compared to either zonisamide, bupropion SR alone or placebo. It is thought that by adjusting the doses of each drug, giving zonisamide in a controlled release (CR) form and increasing the doses more slowly, more weight loss and less side effects can be attained.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
611

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_2 obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2006

Geographic Reach
1 country

15 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2006

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 18, 2006

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 20, 2006

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2007

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

April 22, 2008

Status Verified

April 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

June 18, 2006

Last Update Submit

April 18, 2008

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • % change in total body weight as measured between baseline and week 24 (ITT-LOCF analysis)

    Baseline to week 24

Secondary Outcomes (10)

  • Absolute change in total body weight in kg.

    Baseline to week 24

  • Proportion of subjects achieving > 5% weight loss.

    Baseline to week 24

  • Proportion of subjects achieving > 10% weight loss.

    Baseline to week 24

  • Proportion of subjects achieving > 5% weight loss at week 24 who maintain response to week 48

    Baseline to week 24

  • Change in measures of quality of life, sleep quality and sleep quantity

    Baseline to week 24

  • +5 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (7)

Group 1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Zonisamide SR 120 mg/day plus Bupropion SR 280 mg/day

Drug: Zonisamide CR and Bupropion SR

Group 2

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Zonisamide SR 120 mg/day plus Bupropion SR 360 mg/day

Drug: Zonisamide CR and Bupropion SR

Group 3

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Zonisamide SR 240 mg/day plus Bupropion SR 280 mg/day

Drug: Zonisamide CR and Bupropion SR

Group 4

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Zonisamide SR 240 mg/day plus Bupropion SR 360 mg/day

Drug: Zonisamide CR and Bupropion SR

Group 5

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Zonisamide SR 360 mg/day plus Bupropion SR 280 mg/day

Drug: Zonisamide CR and Bupropion SR

Group 6

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Zonisamide SR 360 mg/day plus Bupropion SR 360 mg/day

Drug: Zonisamide CR and Bupropion SR

Group 7

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Other: Placebo

Interventions

Zonisamide SR and Bupropion SR

Group 1Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5Group 6
PlaceboOTHER

Identical placebo

Group 7

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Have body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 43 kg/m2
  • Free from any other clinically significant illness or disease as determined by medical history and physical examination
  • Non-smoker and no use of tobacco or nicotine products for at least 6 months prior to screening
  • Normotensive (systolic \<140 mm Hg; diastolic \<90 mm Hg). Anti-hypertensive medications are allowed with the exception of adrenergic blockers, beta-blockers and clonidine. Medical regimen must be stable for at least 6 weeks
  • LDL cholesterol \< 190 mg/dL and triglycerides \< 400 mg/dL. Medications for treatment of dyslipidemia are allowed as long as medical regimen has been stable for at least 6 weeks
  • Negative serum pregnancy test in women with an intact uterus
  • Score \< 15 for depression and score \< 15 for anxiety on Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
  • No clinically significant abnormality on ECG
  • Not on eExcluded concomitant medications
  • If female with intact uterus, be non-lactating, and agree to use effective contraception throughout the study period and for 30 days after discontinuation of study drugs.
  • Able to comply with all required study procedures and schedule
  • Able to use and have access to a touch tone telephone and to speak and read English

You may not qualify if:

  • Obesity of known endocrine or genetic origin
  • Serious medical condition
  • Serious psychiatric illness
  • Active suicidal ideation; score \> 2 on the Mood Assessment questionnaire
  • A response to Bipolar Disorder questions indicating the presence of Bipolar Disorder
  • Type I diabetes mellitus or Type II diabetes mellitus requiring pharmacotherapy
  • History of alcohol or drug abuse, current or within 5 years
  • History of bulimia or anorexia nervosa
  • History of surgical intervention for obesity
  • History of seizure disorder or predisposition to seizures (e.g., history of cerebrovascular accident, significant head trauma, brain surgery, skull fracture, subdural hematoma, or alcohol withdrawal or febrile seizures)
  • History of hypersensitivity to sulfonamides ("sulfa"), bupropion, or zonisamide
  • History of nephrolithiasis (renal calculi)
  • History of treatment with bupropion SR (Wellbutrin, Zyban) or zonisamide (Zonegran) within 12 months
  • Use of drugs, herbs, or dietary supplements known to significantly affect body weight or participation in a weight loss management program within one month prior to baseline
  • Loss or gain of more than 4.0 kilos within 3 months
  • +5 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (15)

SelfCenter, PC

Fairhope, Alabama, 36532, United States

Location

UCLA Center for Human Nutrition

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

Location

Scripps Clinic Del Mar

San Diego, California, 92130, United States

Location

Center for Human Nutrition University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Denver, Colorado, 80220, United States

Location

George Washington University Weight Management Program

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

Location

CSRA Partners in Health, Inc

Augusta, Georgia, 30909, United States

Location

Springfield Diabetes and Endocrine Center

Springfield, Illinois, 62704, United States

Location

Pennington Biomedical Research Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70808, United States

Location

Nutrition and Weight Mangement Center Boston Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

Location

Center for Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases

Reno, Nevada, 89557, United States

Location

Comprehensive Weight Control Program

New York, New York, 10021, United States

Location

Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211, United States

Location

MUSC Weight Mnagement Center

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Location

The Cooper Institute

Dallas, Texas, 75230, United States

Location

Baylor Endocrine Center

Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Frank Greenway, MD

    Pennington Biomedical Research Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 18, 2006

First Posted

June 20, 2006

Study Start

May 1, 2006

Primary Completion

August 1, 2007

Study Completion

August 1, 2007

Last Updated

April 22, 2008

Record last verified: 2008-04

Locations