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NCT02523690 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
Evaluating Muscle Weakness Improvement With Lorcaserin in ICU
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 5
- Enrollment target
NCT02523690: Clinical Trial Phase 1 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT02523690 is a Phase 1 study that was terminated before completion, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 5 participants, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02523690, a Phase 1 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 5 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
ICU acquired muscle weakness is a significant problem in patients recovering from critical illness. This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a drug in improving muscle weakness in critically ill patients.
Primary Outcome
Hand grip strength measured using a dynamometer (measured in kilograms, then compared to age- and sex-matched population norms to yield percent predicted strength - higher is better)
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Lorcaserin
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 5 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-12 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
Why NCT02523690 stopped before completion
NCT02523690 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 5 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT02523690 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02523690 about?
NCT02523690 is a clinical study titled "Evaluating Muscle Weakness Improvement With Lorcaserin in ICU". ICU acquired muscle weakness is a significant problem in patients recovering from critical illness. This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a drug in improving muscle weakness in critically ill patients.
What is the current status of trial NCT02523690?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 5 participants. The study started on 2015-12. Estimated completion is 2017-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02523690?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Lorcaserin (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02523690?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02523690's enrollment target sits among peer trials
5 1989th of 2000 higher than 6 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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