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ABSTRACT: Objective
To assess the safety and efficacy of Tesomet (tesofensine plus metoprolol) in adults with hypothalamic obesity, a rare disease with no approved therapy. Research Design and Methods
Twenty-one adults with hypothalamic obesity (16 females, 5 males) were randomized to Tesomet (0.5 mg tesofensine/50 mg metoprolol) (n=14) or placebo (n=8) during a 24-week double-blind period. On completion of the double-blind period, 17 (81%) subjects (11 Tesomet; 6 placebo) entered in to a 24-week open-label extension period and were treated with Tesomet. The primary endpoint was safety while secondary endpoints included measures of body weight, waist circumference, and body composition. Trial NCT03845075. Results
The most common adverse events following the 24-wee
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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9625380 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature