A Study of Xenical (Orlistat) in Overweight and Obese Adolescents
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This 2 arm study will assess the effect of Xenical on body mass index (BMI)in obese or
overweight adolescents. Patients will be randomised into one of 2 groups; both groups will
undergo a regimen of mildly hypocaloric diet and physical exercise, but one group will also
receive Xenical 120mg po tid. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1 year, and the
target sample size is <100 individuals.