Status:

COMPLETED

A Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Topiramate in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Binge-eating Disorder Associated With Obesity

Lead Sponsor:

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

Collaborating Sponsors:

Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc.

Conditions:

Obesity

Binge-Eating Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE2

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of topiramate compared to placebo in reducing the number of binge days in patients with moderate to severe binge-eating disorder a...

Detailed Description

Binge-Eating Disorder (BED) is characterized by recurrent binge eating without extreme behaviors to lose weight (e.g., self-induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives) resulting in marked distress, feeling...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of binge-eating disorder
  • 3 or more binge days per week in the 2 weeks prior to baseline
  • Obese (body mass index \>=30 and \<=50 kilograms per square meter)
  • Uncomplicated/controlled Type II diabetes or hypertension are acceptable
  • In generally good health
  • If female capable of having children, using acceptable method of birth control

Exclusion

  • No current or past history of schizophrenia, other psychotic disorder, or bipolar disorder
  • Significant depression that requires treatment with medication or therapy
  • At risk to self or others
  • No current or recent (within 3 months) diagnosis of abusing drugs or alcohol
  • Initiation of formal psychiatric therapy in past 6 months for binge-eating disorder or any other psychiatric disorder
  • Pregnant or breast-feeding
  • No clinically significant medical condition

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

407 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00210808

Start Date

September 1 2003

End Date

March 1 2005

Last Update

June 10 2011

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