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NCT00617240 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Strategies to Reduce Antipsychotic-Associated Weight Gain in Youth
A Phase 2 study of Weight Gain, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 9
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00617240 is a Phase 2 study of Weight Gain that has completed, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 9 participants, below the 221-participant average among 38 other Weight Gain trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT00617240, a Phase 2 study of Weight Gain, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 9 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether starting metformin in conjunction with a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) and providing information about healthy eating and activity will prevent or reduce the amount of weight gain and the metabolic changes in adolescent youth typically seen with second-generation antipsychotic medication.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG placebo
- DRUG metformin
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- University of North Carolina, Department of Psychiatry - Chapel Hill
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 9 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-10 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00617240
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00617240 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 9 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 221-participant average among 38 other Weight Gain trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The listed sponsor is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Weight Gain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which placebo is the first listed.
NCT00617240 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00617240 about?
NCT00617240 is a clinical study titled "Strategies to Reduce Antipsychotic-Associated Weight Gain in Youth". The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether starting metformin in conjunction with a second-generation antipsychotic (SGA) and providing information about healthy eating and activity will prevent or reduce the amount of weight gain and the metabolic changes in adolescent youth typically ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00617240?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 9 participants. The study started on 2007-01. Estimated completion is 2012-10.
What conditions does trial NCT00617240 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Weight Gain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00617240?
The interventions under investigation include: placebo (DRUG), metformin (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00617240?
This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00617240 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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