Effect of Orlistat in Body Composition

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a 24 week weight loss program with orlistat 60 mg will produce greater changes in body composition compared to placebo.

Timeline

Start

2008-09

Primary completion

2009-07

Completion

2009-07

Publications

• Background Smith SR, Stenlof KS, Greenway FL, McHutchison J, Schwartz SM, Dev VB, Berk ES, Kapikian R. Orlistat 60 mg reduces visceral adipose tissue: a 24-week randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2011 Sep;19(9):1796-803. doi: 10.1038/oby.2011.143. Epub 2011 Jun 30.

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