Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Caloric Restriction on Fat Oxidation in Obese Men and Women (Magellan II) (NCT NCT01616082)

NCT ID: NCT01616082

Last Updated: 2020-11-13

Results Overview

Measured with respiratory quotient obtained with indirect calorimetry Expected Results * Overweight and obese subjects will show a wide variation in fat oxidation in response to the low calorie diet * Approximately one-third of study participants will not meet target weight loss by four weeks * Following an overnight fast (prior to and during LCD) individuals that fail to meet the target weight loss will be characterized by decreased whole body fat oxidation and increased carbohydrate oxidation (measured by indirect calorimetry)

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

39 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Days 0, 14

Results posted on

2020-11-13

Participant Flow

Overweight/obese participant were recruited to the study to participate in a 28 day low calorie diet (LCD). After 28 days, participants were evaluated for whether they met their expected weight loss targets. If participants met their targets they continued the LCD for a further 28 days and are defined as Overweight/Obese With no Drug. If participants did not reach their weight loss target they continued with LCD with an addition of phentermine and are defined as Overweight/Obese With Phentermine

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Overweight/Obese With no Drug
After screening, overweight (obese subjects (BMI\<27 - ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): A Diet History Questionnaire will be completed, and the subjects will have dietary counseling and be provided shakes. LCD period= continuous for 8 weeks.
Overweight/Obese With Phentermine
After screening, overweight/obese (BMI 27.0-≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Individuals not on track to achieve their target weight by four weeks will receive the drug Phentermine to promote weight loss. Then, following eight weeks LCD (or four weeks LCD + four weeks LCD+Phentermine), in the event that they did not achieve the target weight loss, subjects will be given the option to continue with the LCD + Phentermine for up to an additional 12 weeks, under a doctor's supervision. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): A Diet History Questionnaire will be completed, and the subjects will have dietary counseling and be provided shakes. LCD period = continuous for 8 weeks. Phentermine: Individuals not on track to achieve their target weight by four weeks will receive the drug Phentermine to promote weight loss. Then, following eight weeks LCD.
Overall Study
STARTED
19
20
Overall Study
COMPLETED
19
18
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
2

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Caloric Restriction on Fat Oxidation in Obese Men and Women (Magellan II)

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ovweight/Obese With no Drug
n=19 Participants
After screening, overweight (obese subjects (BMI \>27 - ≤40.0) subjects (n=35) will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): A Diet History Questionnaire will be completed, and the subjects will have dietary counseling and be provided shakes. The low calorie diet will begin, to continue for a period of 8 weeks.
Overweigh/Obese With Phentermine
n=20 Participants
After screening, obese subjects (BMI \>27- ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Individuals not on track to achieve their target weight by four weeks will receive the drug Phentermine to promote weight loss. Then, following eight weeks LCD (or four weeks LCD + four weeks LCD+Phentermine), in the event that they did not achieve the target weight loss, subjects will be given the option to continue with the LCD + Phentermine for up to an additional 12 weeks, under a doctor's supervision. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): See prior information. Phentermine: See prior information. Protection Against Risk: See prior information. .
Total
n=39 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
19 Participants
n=5 Participants
20 Participants
n=7 Participants
39 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
37.3 years
n=5 Participants
43.6 years
n=7 Participants
42.3 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=7 Participants
34 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
19 participants
n=5 Participants
20 participants
n=7 Participants
39 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 0, 14

Measured with respiratory quotient obtained with indirect calorimetry Expected Results * Overweight and obese subjects will show a wide variation in fat oxidation in response to the low calorie diet * Approximately one-third of study participants will not meet target weight loss by four weeks * Following an overnight fast (prior to and during LCD) individuals that fail to meet the target weight loss will be characterized by decreased whole body fat oxidation and increased carbohydrate oxidation (measured by indirect calorimetry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Overweight/Obese With no Drug
n=19 Participants
After screening, overweight (obese subjects (BMI \>27 - ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): A Diet History Questionnaire will be completed, and the subjects will have dietary counseling and be provided shakes. The low calorie diet will begin, to continue for a period of 8 weeks.
Overweight/ Obese With Phentermine
n=18 Participants
After screening, obese subjects (BMI \>27 - ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Individuals not on track to achieve their target weight by four weeks will receive the drug Phentermine to promote weight loss. Then, following eight weeks LCD (or four weeks LCD + four weeks LCD+Phentermine), in the event that they did not achieve the target weight loss, subjects will be given the option to continue with the LCD + Phentermine for up to an additional 12 weeks, under a doctor's supervision. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): See prior information. Phentermine: See prior information. Protection Against Risk: See prior information. .
Change From Baseline Amount of Fat Oxidation at 14 Days
0.91 Fold change of RQ ratio
Standard Deviation 0.05
0.94 Fold change of RQ ratio
Standard Deviation 0.07

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Days 0, 7, 14, 28, 49, 56

Measured with respiratory quotient using indirect calorimetry Expected Results * Overweight and obese subjects will show a wide variation in fat oxidation in response to the low calorie diet * Approximately one-third of study participants will not meet target weight loss by four weeks * Following an overnight fast (prior to and during LCD) individuals that fail to meet the target weight loss will be charaterized by decreased whole body fat oxidation and increased carbohydrate oxidation (measured by indirect calorimetry)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Overweight/Obese With no Drug
n=19 Participants
After screening, overweight (obese subjects (BMI \>27 - ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): A Diet History Questionnaire will be completed, and the subjects will have dietary counseling and be provided shakes. The low calorie diet will begin, to continue for a period of 8 weeks.
Overweight/ Obese With Phentermine
n=18 Participants
After screening, obese subjects (BMI \>27 - ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Individuals not on track to achieve their target weight by four weeks will receive the drug Phentermine to promote weight loss. Then, following eight weeks LCD (or four weeks LCD + four weeks LCD+Phentermine), in the event that they did not achieve the target weight loss, subjects will be given the option to continue with the LCD + Phentermine for up to an additional 12 weeks, under a doctor's supervision. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): See prior information. Phentermine: See prior information. Protection Against Risk: See prior information. .
Fat Oxidation Rates at 1 Week Intervals
Day 0
0.867 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.052
0.857 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.059
Fat Oxidation Rates at 1 Week Intervals
Day 7
0.795 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.041
0.787 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.039
Fat Oxidation Rates at 1 Week Intervals
Day 14
0.791 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.036
0.801 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.041
Fat Oxidation Rates at 1 Week Intervals
Day 28
0.808 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.034
0.811 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.069
Fat Oxidation Rates at 1 Week Intervals
Day 49
0.800 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.048
0.784 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.044
Fat Oxidation Rates at 1 Week Intervals
Day 56
0.798 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.048
0.785 Ratio
Standard Deviation 0.048

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Days -7, -1, 14, 56

Measured with magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) Expected results * 1H-MRS can measure skeletal muscle (intramyocellular lipid) IMCL content with low test-retest variability * 1H-MRS can sensitively monitor reductions (or lack thereof) in skeletal muscle IMCL during caloric restriction * Reductions in IMCL will be higher in subjects with lower fasting respiratory quotients (RQ) at baseline/during LCD

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Overweight/Obese With no Drug
n=19 Participants
After screening, overweight (obese subjects (BMI \>27 - ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): A Diet History Questionnaire will be completed, and the subjects will have dietary counseling and be provided shakes. The low calorie diet will begin, to continue for a period of 8 weeks.
Overweight/ Obese With Phentermine
n=18 Participants
After screening, obese subjects (BMI \>27 - ≤40.0) subjects will be started on a low calorie diet (approximately 900-1000 kcal/d) until a target weight loss is achieved. Individuals not on track to achieve their target weight by four weeks will receive the drug Phentermine to promote weight loss. Then, following eight weeks LCD (or four weeks LCD + four weeks LCD+Phentermine), in the event that they did not achieve the target weight loss, subjects will be given the option to continue with the LCD + Phentermine for up to an additional 12 weeks, under a doctor's supervision. Low Calorie Diet (LCD): See prior information. Phentermine: See prior information. Protection Against Risk: See prior information. .
Soleus IMCL Content
Day -7
0.025 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.010
0.032 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.015
Soleus IMCL Content
Day 0
0.028 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.014
0.034 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.019
Soleus IMCL Content
Day 14
0.030 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.011
0.034 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.011
Soleus IMCL Content
Day 56
0.027 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.014
0.034 ratio of peak height of IMCL to water
Standard Deviation 0.013

Adverse Events

Overweight/Obese With no Drug

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Overwight/Obese With Phentermine

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Steven R. Smith

Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes

Phone: 407-303-7115

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place