RCT to Compare Orlistat and Polyglucosamine for the Management of Overweight and Obesity

Summary

This trial compares two treatment methods: 1. Orlistat 60 mg to be taken three times daily one capsule; indicated for weight loss in overweight adults. Important is also that it is taken along with a reduced-calorie and low-fat diet. 2. Polyglucosamine tablets to be taken two times daily two tablets, taken with the two main meals with the highest fat content, indicated for weight maintenance and weight loss.

Timeline

Start

2009-11

Primary completion

2010-06

Completion

2013-08

Publications

• Stoll M, Bitterlich N, Cornelli U. Randomised, double-blind, clinical investigation to compare orlistat 60 milligram and a customized polyglucosamine, two treatment methods for the management of overweight and obesity. BMC Obes. 2017 Jan 11;4:4. doi: 10.1186/s40608-016-0130-4. eCollection 2017.

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