This includes twice daily leptin injections and twice daily questionnaires which track how the subject feels. After being on leptin treatment for two weeks the subjects repeat the series of tests which were done earlier. All in all, the study is expected to last twelve weeks. Subjects may stay on for further weight loss without payment, provided that they are willing to undergo a third round of testing. Subjects are inpatients in a hospital research unit and are confined to the hospital for the duration of the study.
Regular exercise is mandatory.
18-45 Weighing less than 400 lbs. Must be able to undergo exercise on a stationary bike. St. Nicholas Ave. If you would like to learn more about participating in this study, please send an e-mail message using the form below. Please be assured that your message has been received.