Clinical trial NCT02664441
Conditions: Hypothalamic Obesity
Keywords: Obesity Drug intervention Children Adolescents Young adults Hypothalamic lesion Change of weight status Food intake Energy expenditure Hormonal changes Glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist Bydureon Weight Loss Energy balance
Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital
Start date: 2016-03-01; Completion date: 2020-07-31
Enrollment: 42 participants; Allocation: RANDOMIZED; Intervention model: PARALLEL

Brief summary:
The proposed multicenter study will test the effect of glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 agonist exenatide once weekly extended-release (ExQW, Bydureon®) on clinical outcomes and metabolic parameters in a double-blind, placebo-controlled 36 week randomized trial with an 18 week open label extension. Following baseline testing, 48 patients will be randomly assigned with equal allocation to ExQW or matching placebo injection for 36 weeks, followed by an 18 week open label extension during which all patients receive ExQW. Changes of weight status, body composition, free-living total daily energy expenditure (EE) by doubly labeled water (DLW), activity by acetimetry, energy intake (questionnaires and food diary), as well as glucose tolerance and hormonal parameters of energy homeostasis and insulin resistance will be assessed before treatment and at the end of the placebo-controlled phase (week 36). Activity, metabolic outcomes, energy intake will be also assessed at study week 18 (mid treatment of randomized study), as well as week 54 (end of open label treatment).

Detailed description:
Excessive weight gain and its cardiometabolic sequela are frequent complications of hypothalamic tumors, a condition known as hypothalamic obesity (HO). Most tumors in this region are craniopharyngiomas (CP),1 which constitute 5-9% of childhood brain tumors. Patients with CP typically become obese and have more features of the metabolic syndrome compared to matched controls. Overall, a 3-19-fold higher cardiovascular mortality had been reported, and a recent nationwide population-based study in Sweden demonstrated increased rates for cerebral infarction (7-fold), death due to cerebrovascular diseases (5-fold), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (6-fold) in CP patients in comparison to the general population. Thus, early and effective management of obesity is vital for this population, which is more resistant to treatment than uncomplicated obesity. Recognized risk factors for severe obesity include large hypothalamic tumors or lesions affecting several medial and posterior hypothalamic nuclei that impact satiety signaling pathways. Structural damage in these nuclei often lead to uncontrolled appetite, rapid weight gain, central insulin and leptin resistance, decreased sympathetic activity, low energy expenditure (EE), and increased energy storage in adipose tissue. Recently, the investigators developed a semi-quantitative assessment of hypothalamic damage on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to predict the risk for HO development in CP.

Previous results of treating HO with a glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP1RA) in rats and humans provide promising proof-of-principle data to support this current randomized clinical trial. The primary hypothesis of this study is that drugs causing weight loss via intact hindbrain signaling pathways offer a desperately needed option for treatment of HO, even in very obese HO subjects with severe hypothalamic damage. Induction of weight loss by GLP1RAs is believed to be related to multiple mechanisms involving the gastrointestinal tract, vagus nerve, and the brain leading to increased satiety. Peripheral administration of GLP-1 or GLP1RA reduces blood glucose and energy intake in humans and rodents, and long-term treatment results in loss of body weight. Critically, the investigators do not know whether GLP1RA treatment affects EE and activity, or whether the site and size of brain lesions affect responses to GLP1RA treatment.

The investigators' previous clinical studies of the GLP1RA exenatide in obese adolescents and adults have generated the critical safety and efficacy data needed to design a clinical trial. In a pilot study conducted at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of MN, pretreatment hyperphagia was associated with BMI reduction. Using these data, the investigators have designed a prospective, multicenter trial that will examine the effects of GLP1RA on BMI, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, energy homeostasis and other factors in subjects with HO secondary to CP.

Arms: arm 1: Injections of glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 agonist exenatide once weekly extended-release (Bydureon®) for 36 weeks in randomized intervention followed by 18 weeks open label exenatide once weekly extended-release. arm 2: Weekly injections of placebo for 36 weeks followed by 18 weeks open label exenatide once weekly extended-release.
Interventions: intervention 1: Exenatide intervention 2: placebo
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Weekly injections of active drug. intervention 2: Weekly placebo injections

Protocol documents:
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Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonist Effects on Energy Balance 
in Hypothalamic Obesity (ECHO - Energy Balance in 
Craniopharygioma with Hypothalamic Obesity) 
 
NCT02664441 
 
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RESEARCH PROTOCOL 
 
1. STUDY SITES: 
Seattle Children’s-Christian Roth, MD, PI 
Vanderbilt University- Ashley Shoemaker, MD, PI 
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota- Jennifer Abuzzahab, MD, PI 
 
2. PROJECT TITLE 
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Agonist Effects on Energy Balance in Hypothalamic Obesity (ECHO - Energy 
Balance in Craniopharygioma with Hypothalamic Obesity) 
 
3. INTRODUCTION 
Background/Significance 
Excessive weight gain and its cardiometabolic sequela are frequent complications of hypothalamic 
tumors, a condition known as hypothalamic obesity (HO). Most tumors in this region are 
craniopharyngiomas (CP),1 which constitute 5–9% of childhood brain tumors.2,3 Patients with CP 
typically become obese and have more features of the metabolic syndrome compared to matched 
controls.4,5 Overall, a 3-19-fold higher cardiovascular mortality had been reported,6,7 and a recent 
nationwide population-based study in Sweden demonstrated increased rates for cerebral infarction (7- 
fold), death due to cerebrovascular diseases (5-fold), and type 2 diabetes mellitus (6-fold) in CP patients 
in comparison to the general population.8 Thus, early and effective management of obesity is vital for 
this population,9 which is more resistant to treatment than uncomplicated obesity.10-18 Recognized risk 
factors for severe obesity include large hypothalamic tumors or lesions affecting several medial and 
posterior hypothalamic nuclei that impact satiety signaling pathways.19, 26-28 Structural damage in these 
nuclei often lead to uncontrolled appetite, rapid weight gain, central insulin and leptin resistance, 
decreased sympathetic activity, low energy expenditure (EE), and increased energy storage in adipose 
tissue.13,19 Recently, our group developed a semi-quantitative assessment of hypothalamic damage on 
brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to predict the risk for HO development in CP.26 
Previous results of treating HO with a glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP1RA) in rats20 
and humans21,22 provide promising proof-of-principle data to support our randomized clinical trial. Our 
primary hypothesis is that drugs causing weight loss via intact hindbrain signaling pathways offer a 
desperately needed option for treatment of HO, even in very obese HO subjects with severe 
hypothalamic damage. Induction of weight loss by GLP1RAs is believed to be related to multiple 
mechanisms involving the gastrointestinal tract, vagus nerve, and the brain leading to increased 
satiety.23-28 Peripheral administration of GLP-1 or GLP1RA reduces blood glucose and energy intake in 
humans and rodents, and long-term treatment results in loss of body weight.23,29-45 Critically, we do not 
know whether GLP1RA treatment affects EE and activity,46-49 or whether the site and size of brain 
lesions affect responses to GLP1RA treatment. 
Our previous clinical studies of the GLP1RA exenatide in obese adolescents and adults have 
generated the critical safety and efficacy data needed to design a clinical trial.21,22,50 In a pilot study 
conducted at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of MN, pretreatment hyperphagia was associated with 
BMI reduction. Using these data, we have designed a prospective, multicenter trial that will examine the 
effects of GLP1RA on BMI, cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, energy homeostasis and other 
factors in subjects with HO secondary to CP or other hypothalamic tumors. 


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4. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY 
Specific Aims and Hypotheses 
Specific Aim 1: To test effects of GLP1RA on hypothalamic obesity prospectively. We hypothesize 
that treatment with GLP1RA will significantly reduce adiposity in patients with HO. We furthermore 
hypothesize that GLP1RA treatment will lead to increased satiety. To this end, we propose to conduct a 
double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of once weekly extended release exenatide (ExQW) 
on metabolic and clinical outcomes. Following baseline testing, 48 patients (10-25y at time of 
enrollment) with HO will be randomly assigned with equal allocation to ExQW or matching placebo 
injection for 36 weeks, followed by an 18-week open label extension during which all patients will 
receive ExQW. Our primary endpoint is percent change in BMI after 36 weeks. Secondary endpoints 
will include changes in body fat, and satiety by free buffet meal test. 
 
Specific Aim 2: To determine effects of GLP1RA on cardiometabolic risk factors. We hypothesize 
that GLP1RA will also lead to (1) favorable changes in blood glucose, lipid profile, and inflammatory 
marker, and (2) reduced insulin secretion during an oral glucose tolerance test. In the same cohort, we 
will examine changes in blood glucose, lipid profile, inflammatory markers, and insulin resistance by 
testing insulin secretion during an oral glucose tolerance test after adjustment for glucose response and 
adiposity. 
 
Specific Aim 3: To explore additional outcome measures, and predictors of treatment responses. 
HO represents a disorder of energy homeostasis. 
Aim 3 A: To test the hypothesis that GLP1RA will normalize homeostasis by increasing EE in relation 
to energy intake. This and prior hypotheses allow us to test potential predictors of treatment outcomes. 
Aim 3 B: To test the hypotheses that (1) a lower hypothalamic lesion score and (2) lower fasting serum 
leptin as well as (3) higher pretreatment hyperphagia will be associated with better BMI outcomes. 
The study will include brain lesion scoring, behavioral and hormonal measures, free-living total daily 
energy expenditure by doubly labeled water (DLW), energy intake by 24h dietary recall, and activity by 
actigraphy. 
 
Overview/Scope 
Study Design 
The proposed study is a multi-site 36-week double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial followed 
by an 18-week open label extension with all patients receiving the GLP1RA treatment. Therefore, each 
subject will be treated for a total of 54 wk. Subjects will be required to travel to one of three research 
sites (Seattle, Nashville, St. Paul). A flowchart for scheduled study visits (SVs) is outlined below. 
Before study start, there will be an investigator kickoff and training meeting guided by Dr. Yanovski 
from Seattle Children’s to coordinate and align all assessments and interventions. In addition, Seattle 
Children’s radiology center will provide standardized protocols to the other two imaging centers for 
consistent imaging techniques and analyses. During the study and after ending the intervention, there 
will be bimonthly investigator phone or video conferences. 
 
Time Frame/Duration 
The timeline for research activities is four years.  This is outlined as: Years 1-3: Enrollment and 
treatment at 3 study sites. Years 3 and 4: hormonal assays. Year 4: completion of final data analyses. 
 
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Data Requirements 
A database will be designed for this study using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) hosted at 
the Institute of Translational Health Sciences of which Seattle Children’s and University of Washington 
are partners. REDCap is a secure, web-based application designed to support data capture for research 
studies, providing validated data entry, audit trails, and mechanisms for securely importing and 
exporting data. It will reside on a secure server with exclusive access by research personnel at all study 
sites. Access is tailored for specific roles to maintain blinding. Subjects are identified with a study 
identification number. 
 
Study Measures 
Anthropometric measures. Anthropometric measurements including height, weight, waist, and hip 
circumference as well as Tanner pubertal staging will be collected (see Fig. 1) at every visit (except 6 
weeks). Anthropometric measures were selected based on (1) prior demonstration as a predictor of child 
outcomes in pediatric weight control, and (2) being measures of treatment change. Weight and height: 
Participant height will be assessed as the average of three repeated measures using a calibrated 
stadiometer. Weight will be assessed in light clothing as the average of three repeated measures on a 
calibrated electronic scale. In addition, we will measure waist and hip circumference. We will take all 
measurements three times according to guidelines (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes.htm) and record the 
average measurements.  Heart rate (HR) and resting office blood pressure (BP) will be measured with 
an aneroid sphygmomanometer according guidelines of the National High Blood Pressure Education 
Program,51 as successfully used in other multicenter pediatric studies.52 Body fat assessment: BMI will 
be calculated as kg/m2. We will use % change in BMI to allow for comparison over various age groups. 
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) will be adjusted for height, age, sex, and race as covariates, 
and used to measure body fat as an additional descriptive parameter for adiposity. 
 
Energy expenditure measures. There is no previous study examining the impact of GLP1RA treatment 
on EE in subjects with CP, a population suffering from decreased resting metabolic rate and physical 
activity.53-56 Total daily energy expenditure (total EE, kcal/day) will be measured using doubly 
labeled water (DLW). Total EE comprises resting metabolic rate, thermic effect of meals, and physical 
activity EE. All three components can be accurately determined by using the gold standard method, 
DLW under free living conditions over a period of two wk.57,58 Through periodic urine collection, DLW 
estimates carbon dioxide production by measuring the elimination of the tracers deuterium (2H) and 
oxygen-18 (18O) from the body.47 The DLW is a reference method for measurements of average total 
EE for a period of 10-14 days in free-living individuals tested in a variety of pediatric59-61 and adult62 
populations, and individuals with various diseases.63-65 The DLW protocol will be coordinated by the 
Energy Balance Laboratory at Vanderbilt University (M. Buchowski – Director, see letter of support) in 
collaboration with the Gas-Isotope-Ratio Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at Baylor College of 
Medicine's USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center (DLW Lab - Dr. W. Wang, Director). 
Participants from all sites will receive a DLW sample and will collect urine according to the protocol 
schedule. Baseline urine samples will be collected at the clinic visits while day 7 and day 14 samples 
will be mailed from home.  After drinking the doubly labeled water at the site, subjects will be 
instructed to rinse the glass and to drink the rinse water; they will be asked to repeat this step (rinsing 
and drinking a total of two times). They will be asked to void and the urine sample will be discarded. 
The next two patient voids (at 2 hours and 6 hours) will be collected for isotope analysis (deuterium and 
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Physical activity. In one of our prior studies with CP patients, we assessed physical activity by 
accelerometry.54 In the proposed study, subjects’ physical activity will be measured by the Actigraph 
GT3M accelerometer, worn on the non-dominant wrist. To measure activity and sleep duration, subjects 
will wear the actigraph monitor continuously for 2 wk. Drs. Roth54 and Shoemaker have used these 
devices before. The actigraphs used are small and unobtrusive, and can provide a reliable and valid 
estimate of children’s moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.66-70 Accelerometer data will be 
categorized into time spent in sedentary, as well as light, moderate, and vigorous activity using 
calibration thresholds specifically for children.69,71,72 The Physical Activity Checklist Interview,73-75 will 
be used to complement actigraphy data with descriptive self-reported assessments of physical activity. 
 
Behavioral, and psychosocial measures. Energy intake will be assessed by Automated Self- 
Administered 24-Hour Dietary Recall (ASA24-Kids, 
http://appliedresearch.cancer.gov/tools/instruments/asa24/), which is a validated web-based free method 
of a 24h dietary recall for children 10 y and older which will be performed at two time points around 
study visits 0, 18, 36 and 54 wk. At 0, 18 and 36 wk subject’s parents will furthermore complete the 
Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ),76  or the Adult Eating Behavior Questionnaire (AEBQ) 
which measures positive and negative eating behaviors (food responsiveness, enjoyment of food, 
emotional overeating, desire to drink, satiety responsiveness, slowness in eating, emotional undereating 
and fussiness) and the Hyperphagia Questionnaire77, a 13- item questionnaire developed for use in 
patients with Prader-Willi syndrome but that has also been used to study hyperphagic behavior in other 
populations.78-80   These are all validated questionnaires and we have used them in previous studies. 
 
Meal test. At study visits 1, 3 and 4 (0, 18 and 36 wk), subjects will have an OGTT (900-1100 AM) in 
the fasting condition,  followed at study visits 0 and 36 wk by a standardized mixed meal caloric 
preload (macaroni & cheese at 1100 AM) and a free buffet meal (at 1230 PM). The buffet meal is an 
objective measure of satiety as it assesses food intake and choice after a caloric preload. The 
standardized test meal preload will provide 12%of estimated daily caloric requirements,81 based on the 
Schofield-HW equation.82 The purpose of the test meal is to ensure that study participants are in an 
equally fed state (together with oral glucose, total preload will be 22-27% of estimated daily caloric 
intake). Ninety minutes later, an ad libitum buffet meal will be served consisting of a wide variety of 
food items and more than the child’s estimated daily calorie requirements will be offered (5,000 kcal). 
Participants will have access to the buffet for 30 min, after which calorie intake and composition of 
consumed foods will be measured by weighing back uneaten food. Hunger and fullness will be assessed 
every 30 min from fasting state before starting the OGTT until the end of the buffet meal using visual 
analog scales (VAS)83 to assess subjective appetite, reliable in children over age 7 y,84 and used by us 
previously.85 
 
Metabolic outcomes. Blood glucose, insulin, lipid panel, hemoglobin A1c, and as a measure of low- 
grade inflammation C-reactive protein will be assessed by high-sensitive (hsCRP) testing at a central lab 
(Northwest Lipid Research Laboratories, Seattle). Glucose tolerance will be assessed by a 2-hour oral 
glucose tolerance test. After placement of an intravenous catheter (IV), a baseline blood sample will be 
collected for measurement of hemoglobin A1C, and insulin (processed by the central lab). A 2-h OGTT 
(1.75 g/kg Glucola [maximum 75 g]) will then be performed with sample collection at 0’, 30’, 60’, 90’ 
and 120’ for measurement of glucose and insulin. Samples will be placed on ice, and will be 
centrifuged. Leptin, total adiponectin, α-MSH, and soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) are potential 
indicators of leptin sensitivity,86-89 and will be assessed in fasting state (leptin, total adiponectin, and 
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reacts 100% with amidated and acylated α-MSH and 79% with des-acylated α-MSH). The leptin to 
adiponectin ratio provides information regarding the risk of metabolic syndrome.90-93 All endocrine 
measures will be performed at the PI’s lab at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. In our laboratory, 
intra-assay coefficients of variation (CV) are <8%, and inter-assay CVs are <10% for these methods. 
For all assays, all samples will be run in duplicate. 
 
OGTT derived measures. The assessment of dynamic changes of glucose and insulin secretion has clear 
advantages over static tests such as fasting insulin and glucose levels. Calculation models have been 
established for using OGTT insulin and glucose data to calculate first and second phase insulin 
secretion that correlate well with clamp data, and give surrogates for β-cell function and insulin 
sensitivity.94-97 In our study, we will assess insulin sensitivity by whole body insulin sensitivity index 
(WBISI) that encompasses both hepatic and peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity.98 As exploratory 
outcome parameters, the first phase insulin response to oral glucose will be calculated by insulinogenic 
index (IGI), which is a surrogate of the β-cell function,95 using the formula: IGI = (Ins30 min- 
Ins0min)/(Gluc30 min-Gluc0min).94 Insulin resistance will be also estimated by homeostasis model 
assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR).99 Change in glucose metabolism parameters will be 
adjusted to ΔBMI. 
 
Neuroimaging analysis. At all sites, 3T protocols will be standardized to yield anatomical resolution of 
1 mm3 for T1 volumetric images and identical in-place resolution at 2 mm slice thickness for T2- 
weighted series. These parameters are substantially improved compared to in vivo 1.5T (3 mm 
resolution) work of Makris100 in which a segmentation method for hypothalamus subregions using 7T 
scans of ex vivo pathological specimens was developed as a template. We will assess the topographic 
location and size of damaged brain areas using our established rating system, and also quantified 
measurement of residual lesion volume, ventricular volumes, and hypothalamic region volumes,100 
using a combination of ITK-SNAP101 and MATLAB (Mathworks, Natick MA) for template creation as 
performed in our previous work.102 From these rating images, we will assign brain damage to specific 
brain nuclei using the Brain Atlas from Mai et al.103 We have found that this scoring system can be 
applied effectively even with mildly suboptimal (fair to good) image quality. We anticipate 40% of 
subjects to undergo MRI examination within 6 mo of week 0, precluding data-collection of a new MRI. 
Since Makris100 made measurements on 3 mm images, probably the minimum spatial resolution that 
would ever be collected given current standard MRI scanner techniques, we do not anticipate this will 
impede scoring or quantifying lesion/hypothalamic region volume. Furthermore, where anatomical 
distortion creates deviations from the published rule-set for hypothalamic sub-regions, we will develop 
a new adaptive landmark approach to obtain an estimate of total lesion and hypothalamic sub- 
measurement. Given these acquired and measured variables, we anticipate rating and volumetric indices 
will be available for the entire sample precluding subjects where patient motion makes hypothalamic 
sub-region delineation challenging (anticipated to be 5%). All imaging studies, including those obtained 
at other facilities will be burned on CD and mailed to Seattle Children's to be analyzed by a single 
central reader blinded to treatment and clinical data (Dr. Perez, neuroradiologist at Seattle Children’s) to 
determine presence and extent of hypothalamic involvement according to our scoring system and 
analytic methods proposed. 
 
Drug/Device, Handling, Storage 
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Rationale for Medication 
Currently available GLP1RAs include a variety of schedules: twice daily (exenatide), once daily 
(liraglutide), and once weekly (exenatide, albiglutide, and dulaglutide). Alternatively, levels of native 
GLP-1 can be increased by inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4), a protease that rapidly degrades 
native GLP-1. However, DPP-4 inhibitors do not inhibit appetite or lead to body weight reduction. 
Liraglutide, the active ingredient in Saxenda®, was recently approved as a weight loss medication 
showing a 7.3% decrease in body weight over a 56 wk trial in adults with severe obesity.104,105 
However, this drug has not been made available for use in pediatric studies and this is not expected to 
change in the near future (personal communication with Medical Director, Obesity at Novo Nordisk 
Inc). Therefore, we decided to use the extended-release GLP-1 receptor agonist ExQW which is also 
advantageous as it requires only weekly injections, addressing some of the adherence and side effect 
issues that could pose barriers to therapy. This drug contains exenatide, which is a 39-amino-acid 
synthetic version of exendin-4 that shares approximately 50% sequence identity with human GLP-1. In 
previous studies of adults with T2DM, ExQW showed slightly larger reductions in body weight 
compared with twice daily exenatide, although this difference was statistically not different.106 Mild to 
moderate GI adverse events were common in previously tested three GLP-1 agonists, and were least 
frequent with ExQW.33,106-108  ExQW contains exenatide encapsulated in microspheres consisting of a 
medical-grade biodegradable poly-(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) polymer, which has been used in other 
medical applications since 1984, and allows for slow, continuous release of the active agent into 
circulation following injection.34,109 ExQW will be started at 2 mg subcutaneously once weekly. 
Treatment dosage and duration are based on prescribing information and prior successful clinical trial 
weight loss results.31,110 The placebo-control group is an essential arm in this trial as study measures can 
change over time without drug intervention and it supports the evaluation of efficacy and safety. The 
drug and placebo kits will be supplied by AstraZeneca, or the current pharmacologic company 
responsible for ExQW.   Exenatide vials or pens 2.0 mg powder for injection will be supplied.  All 
subjects will have weekly phone calls when not coming for a study visit, to check adherence and any 
potential 
adverse effects. Any evidence for adverse effects will be discussed with the PI of each site and safety 
clinical visits will be considered. 
 
All study medication will be stored/locked in the investigational pharmacy under appropriate 
temperature conditions.  Dispensing and accountability records will be maintained by appropriate staff 
members. 
 
Analysis 
Analysis plan and sample size calculations by Aim. 
 
The research team includes personnel with statistical and data management expertise for overseeing data 
collection, storage methods, and the following analyses (see letter of support, Dr. Shaffer). Adherence 
data collected during the placebo run-in phase will be summarized descriptively. All subjects 
completing the run-in phase will go on to the randomized treatment phase. The primary analyses will 
use the intention-to-treat (ITT) approach; i.e., subjects will be analyzed according to their randomized 
assignment regardless of treatment received. In addition, data of all completers will be analyzed 
separately as a sensitivity analysis. While every attempt will be made to collect complete data and retain 
all subjects, all sample size and power calculations account for dropout. Statistical methods have been 
selected to allow for inclusion of partial data. All testing is two-sided and α=0.05. Repeated measures 
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Analysis populations: All eligible subjects randomized will be included in the ITT population. The ITT 
population will be the primary analysis population for all primary, secondary, and tertiary outcomes. 
The safety population will be the primary population for all safety analyses, and include all subjects 
who receive at least one dose of study drug or placebo. 
 
Table 1. Summary of Study Measures and Outcomes and Their Use in the Proposed Research 
Measure 
Domain 
Instrument 
Aim 
Role/Application 
∆BMI% 
Adiposity 
Anthropometry 
1 
Primary outcome 
Total body fat mass 
Body composition 
DEXA 
1 
Secondary outcome 
Fat and total calorie intake 
Post test meal satiety assessment 
Free buffet meal analysis 
1 
Secondary outcome 
Glucose tolerance 
Glucose tolerance, MetS 
Glucose at 0’, 120’ (OGTT) 
2 
Secondary outcome 
HDL, triglycerides 
MetS 
Fasting lipids 
2 
Secondary outcome 
hsCRP 
Inflammation 
hsCRP at fasting time point 
2 
Secondary outcome 
Free living EE 
Energy homeostasis 
Doubly labeled water 
3 
Tertiary outcome 
Energy intake 
Energy intake 
24h dietary recall (ASA24) 
3 
Tertiary outcome 
Leptin, adiponectin, sOB- 
R,   α-MSH, HOMA-IR, 
WBISI 
Energy homeostasis, leptin 
sensitivity, and insulin resistance 
Baseline and stimulated 
hormones 
3 
Tertiary outcomes and predictors 
 
Aim 1: To test effects of GLP1RA on hypothalamic obesity prospectively. 
 
Sample: Available anthropometry measures will be included in the analyses (see also Fig. 1 below). 
 
Primary outcome analysis: For efficacy analysis the primary outcome is % change in BMI from week 0 
(baseline) to 36 wk. A piecewise (separating the randomized and run out phases) linear mixed-effects 
model111 will be fit with % change in BMI from baseline to 36 wk as the outcome; treatment, time, and 
the interaction between treatment and time as factors of interest; and randomization stratification 
variables (site, age, and gender) included as covariates. This model is a generalization of analysis of 
covariance (ANCOVA) that 
allows all follow-up repeated 
measures to be included. 
Baseline BMI will be 
considered as an additional 
covariate. A spatial power 
within-subject correlation 
matrix will be used to account 
for the correlated repeated 
measures. Separate contrasts 
based on the interaction 
between treatment and time will be used to specifically test for a significant difference in % change in 
BMI from baseline to 36 wk post- 
treatment and 54 wk (end of open 
label extension). Additionally, 
descriptive summaries will be 
prepared for change in BMI z-score to 
supplement interpretation of findings. 
Study outcomes, their use, and 
descriptive parameters are in Tables 1 
& 2. 
Table 3 
Aim 
Outcome 
Observed Δ 
Exenatide vs. 
Control 
Observed 
pooled Std. 
Dev. 
Observed 
relative 
effect size 
1 
% ΔBMI 
-4.29 
3.84 
-1.12 
1 
Absolute 
ΔBMI 
-1.74 
1.25 
-1.39 
2 
ΔGlucose 
AUC (per 100) 
-29.36 
26.44 
-1.11 
2 
ΔInsulin 
(mU/L) 
-7.62 
7.14 
-1.07 
Table 2. Additional Descriptive Parameters, Predictors and Covariates used in Study 
Measure 
Domain 
Instrument 
Aim 
∆BMI, ∆BMI z-score 
Adiposity 
Anthropometry 
1 
Subjective appetite 
Hunger and fullness rating 
Visual analog scale 
1 
Syst. & diast. BP 
CVD risk factor, MetS 
Ambulatory BP 
2 
Exercise 
Physical activity measure 
Actigraphy 112,113 
3 
Energy intake 
Energy intake 
24h dietary recall 
3 
Eating behavior 
Assessment of overeating 
and food reward 
Overeating (CEBQ),76 
& hyperphagia.77 
3 
Brain lesion score, 
hypothalamic region and 
residual lesion volumes 
Structural lesion in the 
pituitary-hypothalamic area 
Brain MRI images 
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Sample size and power: Table 3 shows observed relative effect sizes in our preliminary study for the 
between-treatment comparison of change from baseline to 3 mo (data from previous study22). Assuming 
a normal distribution of changes, a type I error rate of 0.05, and a dropout rate of up to 20%, a sample 
size of 24 subjects per group (19 evaluable) will provide 85% power to detect relative treatment effect 
sizes of 1 or greater (in absolute value) for % change in BMI, which is consistent with the preliminary 
data. 
 
Expected result: We expect GLP1RA treatment will reduce BMI (primary efficacy endpoint). Further 
we expect that GLP1RA treatment will reduce total body fat mass and increase satiety (assessed by 
hunger VAS as well as fat and total calorie intake at free buffet test meal). 
 
Aim 2: To determine effects of GLP1RA on cardiometabolic risk factors. Secondary outcomes analysis: 
Secondary outcomes are change in the following metabolic CVD risk factors: blood glucose, 
triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and hsCRP. All continuous secondary efficacy endpoints will be 
analyzed using similar repeated measures analyses to those previously described for the primary 
outcome to examine differences in the change in secondary outcomes, one at time, from baseline to 36 
wk. Histograms will be examined, and if data are markedly skewed right, log transformations will be 
applied prior to analysis. Measures of insulin resistance and insulin secretion will be compared from 
baseline to 18 and 36 wk to test whether treatment effects are beneficial during the second half of 
intervention. Sample size and power: Table 3 shows observed relative effect sizes in our preliminary 
study for between treatment comparison of change from baseline to 3 mo (dataset from previous 
study22). Assuming a normal distribution of changes, a type I error rate of 0.05, and dropout rate of up to 
20%, a sample size of 24 subjects per group (19 evaluable) will provide 85% power to detect relative 
treatment effect sizes of 1 or greater (in absolute value) for changes in cardiometabolic risk factors in 
patients with HO, which is consistent with the preliminary study. 
 
Expected results and benchmarks for success (secondary efficacy endpoints): We expect that GLP1RA 
treatment will lead to improved metabolic CVD risk factors (higher HDL; lower blood pressure, blood 
glucose, hsCRP, and triglycerides). 
 
Aim 3: To explore additional outcome measures, and predictors of treatment responses. 
3a: Test GLP1RA treatment on energy homeostasis. Sample: All available EE and energy intake 
measures from DLW analyses and ASA24 dietary recalls at 0 and 36 wk will be included in the 
analyses (see Fig. 1). Tertiary outcomes analysis: The tertiary outcomes are change in EE and energy 
intake from baseline to 36 wk. Separate analyses will be conducted for EE and energy intake. For 
example for EE, an ANCOVA will be used to model the outcome of change in EE from baseline to 36 
wk post-treatment with treatment as the factor of interest and Δ BMI and Δ energy intake included as 
covariates as both might affect EE independently of drug. A similar ANCOVA will be used to model 
the outcome of change in energy intake from baseline to 36 wk. Exploratory analyses will examine the 
change of energy intake after 6 and 18 wk of treatment to estimate effect sizes and inform the design of 
future studies. 
 
Sample size and power: Assuming a normal distribution of differences, a type I error of 0.05, and a 
dropout rate of up to 20%, a final evaluable sample size of 19 subjects per group will provide 85% 
power to detect relative changes (average change divided by the pooled standard deviation (SD) of the 
change) in EE in relation to energy intake or energy intake in relation to EE of approximately 1 between 
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pooled SDs of EE per DLW measures were 162 kcal/d and 155 kcal/d, respectively. Assuming a 
moderate correlation between baseline and follow-up measures (r=0.5), this would correspond to 
detectable differences of one pooled SD, or 162 kcal/d and 155 kcal/d, respectively. Expected results 
and benchmarks for success (exploratory efficacy endpoints): We expect that GLP1RA will lead to 
increased EE adjusted for Δ BMI and Δ energy intake. 
 
3b: Determine predictors of GLP1RA treatment success. Sample: Pretreatment metabolic parameters 
and EE measures from DLW analyses (see Fig. 1), and all available outcomes measures will be included 
in the analyses (collected at 0 and 36 wk). Outcome measures and exploratory analyses: Potential 
predictors will be considered one at a time. Potential predictors include a hypothalamic lesion score; 
hyperphagia; EE; and the metabolic predictors leptin, adiponectin, sOB-R, α-MSH, HOMA-IR, WBISI 
including a leptin/Ob-R ratio.204 In addition to examining the relationship between the post-surgery 
lesion score (=standard approach for all subjects) and the response to GLP1RA treatment, we will 
perform a measurement study using high resolution images that would allow parcellation of the 
hypothalamus and surrounding areas. We expect that we will obtain images in the required high 
resolution quality in a subgroup of patients (50%; n=24). We will use these images for exploratory 
volumetric as well as topographic studies and will test if lesion volume or deficiencies in certain brain 
areas are associated with obesity outcomes or response to treatment using analyses similar to those 
described for lesion score. These exploratory measurement studies may be important for generating 
future hypotheses. A linear mixed-effects model will be fit with % change in BMI from baseline to 
follow-up as the outcome; treatment, time, the interaction between treatment and time, the potential 
predictor, and interactions between the potential predictor and treatment, time and treatment x time as 
factors of interest. Covariates and within-subject correlation matrix are as described for Specific Aim 1. 
Exploratory analyses will examine eating behavior and fat and total calorie intake as additional 
covariates. A contrast based on the interaction between the potential predictor and treatment x time will 
be used to estimate the direction and magnitude of the potential predictor on treatment response at 36 
wk. Predictors will be standardized to be unitless, dividing by the SD to rank magnitudes and compare 
across predictors. 
 
Sample size and power: For this exploratory aim no formal power calculations are conducted. Analyses 
will focus on the direction and magnitude of effects for use in planning future studies. Expected results 
and interpretation: We expect the degree of % change in BMI reduction (1) is positively associated with 
the degree of hyperphagia assessed by CEBQ, and (2) higher energy expenditure at baseline; (3) is 
negatively associated with insulin and leptin resistance as measured by WBISI, HOMA-IR, and leptin at 
baseline, and (4) is negatively associated with the post-operative hypothalamic lesion score (e.g., a 
higher score indicating greater hypothalamic damage). 
 
5. SUBJECTS 
Subjects 
It is anticipated approximately 16 participants will be treated per year (5-6 per study site) during the first 
three years of the study. We expect to screen 80 subjects to get 48 subjects enrolled and 38 to complete 
the study (potential dropout rate of rate of 20%). Subjects will be between the ages of 10-25 y old at 
time of enrollment (11-27 y at end of intervention), and we expect each patient to complete the 56 week 
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Recruitment 
We will recruit patients from the endocrinology clinics at the three sites, and will accept referrals from 
other endocrine providers. We will be advertising the study to other Pediatric Endocrinologists through 
a secure message board. 
 
Enrollment 
The PI at each site will screen and consent/assent subject or designate other qualified study staff to do 
so. Qualified participants will start with a 2-week placebo run-in to test adherence to the protocol. 
Immediately afterwards, subjects will be assigned treatment using a permuted-block randomization 
(1:1) with varying block sizes constructed by the Children’s Core for Biomedical Statistics (CCBS) of 
Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) stratified by study site, two age groups (10-14y, 15-25y), 
and gender. This is a double-blind study (participants and investigators both blinded). The study 
statistician will be blinded as well; a second statistician not involved in the conduct of the study will be 
responsible for the final preparation of the randomization scheme. Only the independent CCBS 
statistician and dispensing pharmacy at each site will know assigned study medications. It is anticipated 
approximately 16 participants will be treated per year (5-6 per study site) during the first three years of 
the study. We expect to screen 80 subjects to get 48 subjects enrolled and 38 to complete the study 
(potential dropout rate of rate of 20%).  As we would expect many of these participants to be 
prepubertal as they have hypogonadotropic hypogonadism by virtue of their disease, pubertal status will 
not be used as an inclusion or exclusion criteria for the study. 
 
Inclusion Criteria 
 Age 10-25 years at time of enrollment 
 Diagnosis of hypothalamic obesity with age- and sex adjusted BMI ≥ 95% or BMI ≥30 kg/m2 
if over 18 y 
 History of craniopharyngioma or another tumor located in the hypothalamic area 
 Hypothalamic lesion documented by neuroradiology 
 6 months post-surgical or radiation treatment 
 Weight stable or increasing over 3 months prior to screening visit 
 Stable hormone replacement for at least 3 months prior to screening visit 
 
Exclusion Criteria 
 Renal impairment (GFR<60 ml/min/1.73m2 using the Schwarz formula116) 
 History of gastroparesis; pancreatitis or gallstones (unless status post cholecystectomy) 
 Family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma 
metabolic disorders 
 Any insulin-treated diabetes mellitus, poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 10%), or any 
other chronic serious medical conditions such as CVD, malignancy or hematologic disorder, 
complicated syndromic disorder, or psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, major depression, 
history of suicide attempts) 
 Calcitonin >50 mg/L at screening 
 Initiation of weight loss medications within 3 months of screening visit 
 Previous donation of blood >10% of estimated blood volume within 3 months prior study 
 Current warfarin use 
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 History of bariatric surgery or planned bariatric surgery until end of study 
 Pregnancy, lactation or expectation to conceive during study period 
 Subject unlikely to adhere to study procedures in opinion of investigator 
 Subject with contraindication to neuroimaging by MRI 
 
6. STUDY PROCEDURES 
For the placebo-controlled portion of the trial, each subject will have a screening visit and 4 study 
visits (weeks 0 [baseline], 6, 18, 36 [end of randomized trial]). Week 36 will also mark the 
beginning of the open label extension phase which will continue until week 54. 
 
Screening Visit: The study will be explained to patients and their families and written consent/assent 
will be obtained. Medical history and concomitant medications will be documented. Vital signs will 
be recorded, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature. Body weight 
(lightly clothed) and height will be measured with a calibrated electronic scale and calibrated 
stadiometer. Hip and waist circumference measurements will be completed. A physical exam 
including Tanner staging will be done. This visit will also include: 
 Blood draw for safety labs (electrolytes, CBC, lipase, amylase, glucose, transaminases (ALT, 
AST), creatinine, hemoglobin A1c, and thyroid hormones [TSH and free T4, or in patients 
with panhypopituitarism, free T4 only]) 
o Blood for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and calcitonin samples 
 Blood for DNA extraction will be obtained for genetic markers (only at select sites) 
 Urine pregnancy testing (HCG) will be done 
 Instructions for 24h dietary recall. 
 
Sexually active female participants are required to use birth control, unless they have documented 
gonadotropin deficiency. 
 
Parents and participants (if appropriate) will be taught how to mix and inject the study medication. 
Parents/participants should perform a return demonstration before mixing the actual study medication. 
All teaching will be documented.  Prior to leaving the clinic, parents/participants will inject the first 
dose of study medication under supervision. Dosing will be documented on the dosing log.  
Participants will be dispensed 1 more vial of study medication (placebo) to be administered at home 
the following week.  The dose will be identical to the dosing provided in the blinded portion of the 
trial. 
 
Study Visits (SVs): After the initial screening visit, there will be 5 study visits (see overview and 
measures in Fig. 1) to assess adherence, drug safety, outcomes, and to distribute the drug or placebo. 
Hypoglycemia medications will be adjusted as needed.  During the duration of the treatment, subjects 
with persistent abdominal pain and nausea/vomiting will discontinue study medication and be 
evaluated for acute pancreatitis and cholecystitis. In children, most adverse effects are mild GI effects 
that are transient.117 Subjects not tolerating their current dose will be discontinued from study at PI’s 
discretion. Study medication will resume if and only if no significant adverse event is found and 
subjects concur. Subjects need to fast and refrain from exercise for ten hours prior to study visits for 
fasting blood draws. Physical exams including Tanner staging, and inspection of injection sites will 
be done at all visits (except no Tanner staging at 6 weeks visit). If a subject withdraws from the 
study or is withdrawn by an investigator for any reason, subjects will be asked to complete SV4 
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Other measures assessed at SVs (see Fig. 1): 
 
Questionnaires (eating, activity): SVs 1, 3, 4, 
 
24h dietary recall-done the week prior to : SVs 1, 3, 4, 5 
 
Anthropometry: SVs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
 
Vital signs: SVs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
 
Actimetry: SVs 1, 3, 4 
 
Blood for metabolic outcomes: SVs 1, 3, 4, 5 
 
OGTT: SVs 1, 3, 4 
 
Energy intake at free buffet meal: SVs 1, 4 
 
Whole body DEXA in order to evaluate body composition: SVs 1, 4 
 
DLW energy balance assessment: SVs 1, 4 
 
ECGs: SVs 1, 3, 4, and 5 
 
Safety labs (electrolytes, CBC, lipase, amylase, glucose, ALT, AST, creatinine, hemoglobin 
A1c, and thyroid hormones): SVs 2, 3, 4, 5 
o Additional serum will be obtained at all sites and stored at a central location (SCRI 
Seattle) for future use (3 ml in case anti-exenatide antibodies will need to be assessed) 
 
CEA: SVs 3, 4, 5 
 
Calcitonin: SV 5 
 
MRI (if needed): SV 1 
 
Weekly Contact: Research participants will be contacted weekly by telephone/email to assess for 
potential adverse events, concomitant medications, and compliance with dosing.  Participants will also 
be reminded about their urine collections, diet recalls, and return of the accelerometer during these 
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Randomization 
Recruitment
(3 Study
Centers) 
Placebo 
run-in
2 weeks 36weeksweeklyGLP1RA(n=24)
 
18-wk open label ext. 36weeksweeklyPlacebo(n=24)
 
18-wk open label trt. 
Visit Schedule: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Screening visit 
(-2 weeks, non- 
fasting) 
• Medical history 
• Physical exam 
• Anthropometry 
• Safety lab 
• CEA 
• Calcitonin 
• Consent/assent 
• MRI score 
• Injection skills 
Study visit 1 
(0 weeks): 
Physical exam 
• Anthropometry 
• Questionnaires 
(activity,  eating) 
• 24h dietary intake 
Study visit 2 
(6 weeks): 
Physical exam 
• Anthropometry 
• Adverse 
effects/adherence 
• Safety lab 
Study visit 3 
(18 weeks): 
Physical exam 
• Anthropometry 
• Questionnaires 
(activity,  eating) 
• 24h dietary intake 
• Adverse 
effects/adherence 
• Safety lab 
Study visit 4 
(36 weeks): 
Physical exam 
• Anthropometry 
• Questionnaires 
(activity,  eating) 
• 24h dietary intake 
• Adverse 
effects/adherence 
• Safety lab 
Study visit 5 
(54 weeks): 
Physical exam 
• Anthropometry 
• 24h dietary intake 
• Adverse 
effects/adherence 
• Safety lab 
• Actimetry 
• Metab. outcomes 
• DEXA 
• OGTT 
18 
• 2H2O, H2   O 
• Free buffet meal 
• ECG 
• Calcitonin 
• CEA 
• Metab. outcomes 
• ECG 
• Actimetry 
• Metab. outcomes 
• OGTT 
• CEA 
• ECG 
• Actimetry 
• Metab. outcomes 
• DEXA 
• OGTT 
18 
• 2H2O, H2   O 
• Free buffet meal 
• CEA 
• ECG 
Fig. 1: Participant flow and timing of study procedures 
(gray: core procedures) 
7. RISKS/BENEFITS 
 
Potential Risks 
The subjects participating in this study will be exposed to physical, psychological, and financial risks. 
Participation in all aspects of the research will be voluntary. Subjects, their parents or their legal 
guardians will be advised that they can withdraw without penalty or refuse participation in any portion 
of the study at any time. Overall there are moderate risks to subjects. There is a risk of breach of patient 
confidentiality. 
 
Potential risks to the participants enrolled in the study include: 
 
1. Discomfort from hunger due to 10h fasting until 8:30 AM at four of the study visits (week 0, 18, 
36, 54). 
2. Pain, minor injury (bruising), nausea, infection or the development of a localized inflammation 
(thrombophlebitis) from placement of an intravenous catheter and obtaining serial blood 
samples. Rarely some people faint. 
3. Loss of a small volume of blood (16-20 ml at the screening visit and week 54 visits; 9-13 ml at 
week 6 visit; and 32-36 ml per OGTT study visit at weeks 0, 18, and 36). 
4. Patients will have a brain MRI if there was no recent MRI within 6 months prior to enrollment in 
the study. Potential risks from the MRI include anxiety, claustrophobic reactions or discomfort 
due to high noise, need to maintain a fixed posture, and/or interference between unidentified 
metal inside or outside the body and the scanner. The overall safety of MRI is well established. 
All MRI pulse sequences used are within FDA guidelines for time-varying magnetic fields. 
Additionally, echo-planar imaging (EPI) conveys the potential for damage to subjects' hearing as 
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decrease the sound delivered by 40 dB, greatly reducing the intensity of the sound. Participants 
will be able to hear verbal commands given via the sound attenuating headphones that are at the 
volume level of conversational speech. 
5. This research study involves exposure to very low dose radiation from two DEXA whole body 
scans. Each DEXA exposes the patient to the equivalent of less than one day of background 
radiation. 
6. There is a slight risk of skin irritation during an ECG from the electrodes or gel that is used. 
 
7. Participants may find it bothersome to answer the investigator’s questions. 
 
8. Discomfort, significant hyperglycemia, nausea, a reaction or sensitivity triggered by the oral 
dextrose solution. Discomfort, nausea, or a reaction from an unidentified food allergy or 
sensitivity to used study foods. 
9. The DLW tracer is made up of the stable isotopes of hydrogen (2H) and oxygen (18O) and 
therefore does not gives out harmful radiation. These stable isotopes are found naturally in our 
drinking water and in our bodies.  These isotopes have been used extensively to measure body 
composition and energy expenditure in premature infants, newborns, toddlers, children, 
adolescents, and pregnant and lactating women with no adverse effects.  The deuterium oxide 
has been used across the world to measure human breast milk intakes in infants from newborns 
to 12 months of age.  The DLW tracer in fact is cleaner than any tap water and fountain water. 
10. Risks associated with the study drug. In this proposed study, subjects will receive weekly 
subcutaneous injections of placebo or ExQW 2 mg starting at week 0. ExQW may hurt an 
unborn child. It can change the way warfarin is metabolized. Exenatide is FDA approved for 
treatment of people with diabetes. Because the treatment in this study is investigational, there 
may be risks that we do not know about at this time. 
In a recent multicenter study including 461 adults with T2DM treated with ExQW for 26 weeks, 
61% of patients had one or more adverse events (AEs).31 Related to 461 patients, most frequent 
were injection site reactions (10% injection-site nodule, 4% subcutaneous nodule, 3% injection- 
site pruritus, 3% nodule, 2% injection-site erythema), followed by 9% developed nausea, 7% 
nasopharyngitis, 6% diarrhea, 6% headache, 5% decreased appetite, 5% constipation, 4% 
vomiting , 3% dizziness, 3% upper respiratory-tract infection, 3% abdominal pain, 2% 
dyspepsia, 2% unexpected therapeutic response, and 2% bronchitis. These results were similar to 
another clinical trial of adults with T2DM treated with ExQW up to 2 years.37 Here 80% of 
subjects reported at least one AE, most frequently nausea (17%), injection site nodule (12%) and 
nasopharyngitis (12%). Overall expected AEs associated with the GLP-1 agonist ExQW may 
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Gastrointestinal AEs: The primary limiting factor for using GLP-1 agonists in humans has been 
gastrointestinal adverse events, in particular nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation, which 
occurred primarily during the first 6–8 weeks of therapy and declined thereafter. In the 
DURATION study trials the rates of gastrointestinal adverse events associated with ExQW 
treatment were for nausea 9.3-26.4%, diarrhea 6.1-18%, vomiting 3.7-11%, and constipation 
4.6-10.8%.34,109 For example, in a study of non-diabetic patients, 25% experienced nausea of 
mild to moderate severity.118 The severity and incidence of nausea does decrease over time. 
Pancreatic AEs: Controversial data exist regarding the risk for developing pancreatitis during 
treatment with GLP-1 agonists.119,120 A recent integrated safety analysis from 19 completed 
randomized controlled trials, composite exposure-adjusted incidence rates for pancreatitis 
among exenatide twice daily users (n=3,261) and a pooled comparator group (n=2,333) were not 
statistically different.121 However, the current package insert recommends that ExQW be 
discontinued immediately if pancreatitis is suspected. 
 
Risk for hypoglycemia: In a 24-week monotherapy study of exenatide in subjects with type 2 
diabetes, there was an approximately 5% incidence of minor hypoglycemia.122 These episodes 
were all treated with oral glucose and subjects did not require any assistance from another 
person, glucagon or further medical attention. The addition of exenatide to metformin therapy 
does not increase the risk of hypoglycemia.123 The overall reported rates for mild hypoglycemia 
were 0-5%; symptomatic hypoglycemia has not been seen in non-diabetic patients treated with 
exenatide.118,124 
Thyroid AEs: In rodents, GLP-1 receptors are expressed on thyroid C-cells and administration of 
GLP-1 agonists can cause an increase in calcitonin levels and C-cell hyperplasia. 125,126 In human 
and primate tissue, however, few GLP-1 receptors are expressed on C-cells and GLP-1 agonists 
do not appear to increase calcitonin levels in vitro or in vivo.127 Analysis of over 5,000 subjects 
treated with GLP-1 agonists and followed for up to 2 years did not reveal a pattern of calcitonin 
elevation or increased risk for C-cell hyperplasia or medullary thyroid carcinoma.128 Although in 
humans there is no documentation of such a relationship, we will include calcitonin measures as 
safety measures.128 Although  Exenatide does not have an official FDA warning for medullary 
thyroid carcinoma, Bydureon has a boxed warning for the potential safety concern of thyroid C- 
cell tumors in animals (clinical correlate being MTC). 
 
Kidney AEs: Exenatide is cleared by glomerular filtration. There have been post-marketing 
reports of altered renal function in patients taking exenatide. It is not clear whether the alteration 
in renal function is due to exenatide use, but the FDA recommends that exenatide not be used in 
patients with renal impairment. 
Cardiovascular AEs: Exenatide may cause heart rate to increase by about 3 beats per minute. It 
is not known if this increase in heart rate causes any harm. In animal models, heart rate and 
blood pressure were increased by GLP-1 agonists. This effect was thought to be due to increased 
sympathetic tone.129 In humans, however, numerous studies have demonstrated an improvement 


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in blood pressure with exenatide therapy.109,122,130 In one 30 week trial of exenatide versus 
placebo, the between-group difference was a 4.4 mmHg reduction in systolic blood pressure and 
3.4 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure for the exenatide group.131 The same study did show a 
between-group difference in heart rate with a 3 beat per minute (95% CI, 0.8-5.2) increase in the 
exenatide group.131 The clinical importance of the increased heart rate is unknown. The long 
term effects of exenatide on cardiovascular events are unknown. Change of QT interval was 
small and clinically insignificant. Intervention over periods of more than 6 months has shown 
small favorable effects on cardiovascular risk factors and biomarkers, i.e. reductions from 
baseline in systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 
(LDL), as well as triglycerides. 
Endocrine AEs: A recent study132 shows the GLP-1 receptor agonist Exendin-4 influences the 
gonadal axis, in both adult and prepubertal female rats. The effects of GLP-1 administration 
were on the hypothalamic Kiss-1 system, changed the amplitude of gonadotropin secretion, and 
influenced reproductive efficiency in female rats. This effect has not been reported in humans. 
Allergic reactions and injection site reactions: Some people will have mild skin redness, itching 
or bruising at the site of medication injection.31,38 Rarely, the medication can cause an allergic 
reaction. Antibody formation does occur with exenatide, as is expected with an injected amino 
acid.133 The prevalence of antibody formation was 27-28%.122 Antibody formation does not 
appear to decrease medication effectiveness.123,134,135 There has been one case report of 
anaphylaxis to exenatide administration. The subject was treated with epinephrine and 
corticosteroids and exenatide was discontinued. Injection site reactions are mild, include 
redness, bruising or pruritus, and occur in up to 10% of subjects.136 
11. Lastly, the financial risks associated with participating in this study are due to the potential of 
any health information being disclosed to health or life insurance companies or to current or 
potential employers. While this is a potentially serious risk, it is very unlikely, as we will keep 
all personally identifiable information physically separate from all health information. All 
information will be on password-protected computers, or in locked file cabinets in locked offices 
at the three study centers. 
Methods to Minimize Risks 
Risks will be minimized in a manner specific to each procedure referenced above. The risk to 
participants’ privacy is minimal and every effort will be taken to maintain confidentiality. Risks to 
participants are minimized by screening and approaching only patients who qualify or have shown 
interest in being in the study via advertisements. The investigators of the three study sites are 
experienced in reviewing and obtaining consent and assent. All study procedures will be performed by 
staff experienced with such protocols and in pediatric research. The main risk is breach of patient 
confidentiality. However, this risk is minimized by keeping paper records in a locked office, and 
maintaining computerized records in the password protected REDCap database. Researchers are trained 
in HIPAA privacy regulations and other applicable privacy policies. No information will be released, 
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to law or University policy. There may be unknown or unanticipated adverse effects from participation 
in this study for which the Principal Investigators and study team will remain observant. 
 
Any unanticipated adverse events will be reported by the site PI’s according to applicable IRB policy. 
The Principal Investigators are fully engaged in the actual performance of the study and this ensures that 
adverse events would be readily known and reported by the Principal Investigators. As per the Office 
for Human Research Protections (OHRP) guidelines, appropriate assent and parental consent will be 
obtained in this study. 
 
Blood draws: The minimum amount of blood needed for assays will be drawn. Blood will be collected 
through phlebotomy (screening and visits at weeks 6 and 54) or a small intravenous line (visits at weeks 
0, 18, and 36) after anesthetizing the skin with anesthetic cream. Blood draws during study visits at 
weeks 0, 18, and 36 (OGTT tests), require a total amount of 32-36 ml blood: 16-20 ml blood at baseline, 
and additionally, 4 blood draws of each 4 ml at 30, 60, 90, and 120 min after the oral glucose load. Lab 
parameters at the screening visit and study visit 5 (36 weeks) require each 16-20 ml blood, and 9-13 ml 
at study visit 2 (6 weeks). Total estimated amount of blood per subject equals to 137-161 ml or less 
during the whole 12-month study. 
 
Hyperglycemia: The oral glucose load (1.75 g/kg, max. 75 g) can lead to significant hyperglycemia. All 
patients will be screened for diabetes before the study will be started. Any patient that meets the criteria 
for diabetes mellitus will be excluded from the OGTT and referred to the diabetes outpatient clinic for 
treatment. Any subject with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus or poorly controlled type 2 diabetes will be 
excluded from the study (see exclusion criteria). If patients develop diabetes during the study, 
management will be coordinated with their primary endocrinologist. 
 
Nausea and abdominal discomfort: Due to the transient nature of the abdominal discomfort and nausea 
related to the study drug, and in order to prevent self-imposed drug holidays, all patients who 
experience nausea or abdominal discomfort are asked to contact the study team. The PI at each site will 
personally discuss appropriate therapy for this self-limited side effect. 
 
Meals: At weeks 0, 18 and 36, subjects will have an OGTT (9:00-11:00 AM) in the fasting condition, 
which will be followed at weeks 0 and 36 by a standardized mixed meal caloric preload (macaroni & 
cheese at 11:00 AM) and a free buffet meal (at 12:30 PM). The test meal (macaroni & cheese) will be 
followed by an ad libitum buffet meal will be served consisting of a wide variety of food items and 
more than 100% of the subject’s estimated daily calorie requirements. Children will have access to the 
buffet for 30 min., after which calorie intake and composition of consumed foods will be measured by 
weighing back uneaten food. Subjects will be screened for food allergies and sensitivities. In addition, 
all meals will be prepared fresh by the Clinical Research Center Nutrition Research Kitchen, and stored 
under adequate conditions. Duration of fasting is limited to 9:00 AM, and subjects can have water. 
 
Neuroimaging: All subjects have had previous brain MRI scans before participation in this study. 
However, all subjects and their parents will be fully informed prior to beginning the study about the 
MRI procedure to reduce anxiety. Subjects in the MRI magnet will be able to talk to the experimenters 
at all times during the assessments, and are monitored by video. Should claustrophobia occur, subjects 
will be instructed that they can communicate to the MR technologist if they want to stop the scan. 
Subjects will have the option to discontinue the experiment at any time, and they will not be 
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interference with the scanner by training the subjects and screening them properly before they go into 
the MRI scanning room. Subject safety requires that all ferrous materials be excluded from the 
immediate environment of the magnet. Hence, all subjects will be carefully checked prior to entering the 
magnet to make sure that no metallic objects remain on their person. Every subject will be screened for 
the presence of metallic objects. Any potential subject with contraindication to neuroimaging by MRI 
will be excluded from the study at the time of eligibility determination. Participants will be able to hear 
verbal commands given via the sound-attenuating headphones that are at the volume level of 
conversational speech. During MR scanning, the subjects will be monitored by video and audio. If any 
problems arise, the study will be terminated immediately. Additionally, the subjects will be given a call 
button that can be used at any time to stop the study. 
 
The Principal Investigators will be accessible to answer questions and relieve anxiety whenever 
possible. Subjects, or their parents/legal guardians, may withdraw at any time or refuse to participate in 
all or part of any procedure without penalty. Subjects, or their parents/legal guardians, will have the 
option to discontinue the experiment at any time, and they will not be discouraged from doing so. 
 
Potential Benefits 
Individuals:  The subjects will have a DEXA scan which provides information on their bone density 
and body composition. They will receive information about their metabolism, such as how many 
calories they burn per day. All subjects will receive the study medication during the second phase of the 
study. Subjects receiving Exenatide may experience weight loss. 
 
Society:  This research will test a promising drug intervention in the treatment of hypothalamic obesity. 
Furthermore, the proposed work will help us understand the biological mechanisms involved in the 
development of hypothalamic obesity. CP tumors are the most common suprasellar tumors of nonglial 
origin in children.137   Severe obesity is a major risk factor for CP-related morbidity and mortality. The 
general public will benefit in a substantial way from an improved understanding of the etiology of 
obesity, and in particular of hypothalamic obesity, with the potential to lessen the burden on individual 
suffering as well as health care costs. 
 
Adverse Events/Reporting 
Investigator Oversight Responsibilities 
Day-to-day oversight of the trial is provided by the Principal Investigators, Drs. Roth and Abuzzahab. 
Along with Dr. Ashley Shoemaker, Drs. Roth and Abuzzahab assure that informed consent is obtained 
prior to performing any research procedures, that all subjects meet eligibility criteria, and that the study 
is conducted according to the research plan approved by the three local IRBs (Seattle, St. Paul, 
Vanderbilt).  Drs. Roth, Abuzzahab, and Shoemaker will review all study data, all adverse events (AEs), 
and any serious adverse events (SAEs) in real-time. All SAEs and dose-limiting toxicities will be 
reported to the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) and IRB according to the approved 
Data and Safety Monitoring Plan. 
 
External monitoring for the study is provided by the Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) 
of the University of Washington, and includes regular onsite data monitoring and regular review by the 
DMC (5 members), and the study team (i.e. Principal Investigators and co-investigator). 
 
 
 


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Monitoring Procedures 
Please see details outlined separate Data and Safety Monitoring plan for adverse events monitoring and 
reviewing as well as DMC meetings and reporting for this study. 
 
Adverse events are identified during study visits when potential AEs are assessed by clinical history and 
by physical examination of the subject. Each study site will report AEs to their IRBs as well according 
to their IRB guidelines. In addition, all AEs are reported according to Seattle Children’s Hospital IRB 
reporting guidelines. 
 
Serious adverse events and dose-limiting toxicities are submitted within one day of learning of the event 
to the IDMC via the REDCap SAE reporting system. Serious adverse events will be listed by organ 
system using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) system. Study data and study 
conduct reports are prepared by the study statistician and include accrual, drop-outs, protocol 
deviations, and AEs in aggregate. These reports, including safety lab measures, SAEs and dose-limiting 
toxicities will be provided to the IDMC and the study team on a semi-annual basis for review. 
 
Monitoring Reports 
The DMC provides a written report to the study team with recommendations for study modification, 
study continuation/discontinuation as relevant. The study team is responsible for forwarding the report 
to the IRB. 
 
Performance, Safety, and Treatment Issues 
A report will be generated semi-annually by the study statistician and submitted to the DMC and study 
team. This report will include performance information including participant recruitment and retention, 
study conduct, data collection, quality control, and completion, and protocol adherence. This report will 
also include safety information, including any adverse events or dose-limiting toxicities. The report will 
also include results from treatment integrity/fidelity assessments to ensure the adequate and consistent 
provision of treatment. 
 
Collection and Reporting of SAEs and AEs 
For this study, the following standard AE definitions are used: 
 
Adverse event:  Any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), 
symptom or disease temporally associated with the use of a medical treatment or procedure, regardless 
of whether it is considered related to the medical treatment or procedure. 
 
Serious Adverse Event:  Any AE that results in any of the following outcomes: 
• 
Death 
• 
Life-threatening 
• 
Event requiring inpatient hospitalization or prolongation of existing hospitalization 
• 
Persistent or significant disability/incapacity 
 
AE grading and attribution scale: As outlined in Data Safety and Monitoring Plan. 
 
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Emergency Unblinding. In case of drug-related SAEs and treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) 
the Principal Investigators will be contacted immediately to contact the DMC (see data safety and 
monitoring plan) and consider the need to break the blind. 
 
 
8. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES 
Patient Confidentiality 
A database will be designed for this study using REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) tools 
hosted at the Institute of Translational Health Sciences of which Seattle Children’s and University of 
Washington are partners. REDCap is a secure, web-based application designed to support data capture 
for research studies, providing validated data entry, audit trails, seamless data downloads to common 
statistical packages, and mechanisms for importing data from external sources.138 It will reside on a 
secure server with access provided exclusively to the research personnel. Access will be tailored for 
specific roles to maintain blinding. Subjects will be identified with a study identification number. A key 
to the subject identification number will be kept in a separate locked file drawer to which only the 
research coordinators have access. Reports will thereby be generated without PHI data and access will 
be restricted so that statisticians, etc. don’t have access to all data. 
 
Privacy and Confidentiality 
Risk of leakage of PHI is minimized by keeping paper records in a locked cabinet and maintaining 
computerized records in the password protected REDCap data base. Researchers are trained in HIPAA 
privacy regulations. The study results will be kept for at least six years after the study is finished. 
The subjects consent to use or share PHI does not expire. If a subject changes their mind, we ask that 
they contact Drs. Christian Roth, Jennifer Abuzzahab, or Ashley Shoemaker in writing to withdraw 
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Appendix: Checklists and questionnaires used in the study 
 
Child Activity Checklist 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACTIVITY 
No 
Yes 
How 
many 
days in 
last 7 
days? 
On average, how 
many minutes did 
you do this activity 
each day? 
Leisure Activity 
1. Computer /Internet 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
2. Video games 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
3. Homework, studying, work brought 
home 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
4. Reading (not for school or work) 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
5. Sitting and talking with friends (not on 
phone) 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
6. Listening to music 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
7. Talking on the phone 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
8. Television or video watching 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
9. Other (specify): 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
10. Other (specify): 
0 
1 
  
 
days 
  
minutes 
This part of the survey is about your activities over the past 7 days, not including time you might 
spend doing these activities at school or work. 
There are no right or wrong answers. No one does all these activities. Please be as accurate and 
honest as possible.  For each activity listed, answer three questions: 
1. Did you do this activity in the past 7 days?  Circle yes or no. 
2. If yes, on how many days did you do the activity in the past 7 days? 
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Child Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) 
Please read the following statements and tick the boxes most appropriate to your child’s eating 
behavior. 
Never 
Rarely Some 
times 
Often 
Always 
My child loves food 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats more when worried 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child has a big appetite 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child finishes his/her meal quickly 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child is interested in food 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child is always asking for a drink 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child refuses new foods at first 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats slowly 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats less when angry 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child enjoys tasting new foods 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats less when s/he is tired 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child is always asking for food 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats more when annoyed 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
If allowed to, my child would eat too much 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats more when anxious 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child enjoys a wide variety of foods 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child leaves food on his/her plate at the end of 
a meal 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child takes more than 30 minutes to finish a 
meal 
□ 
□ 
□ 
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Never 
Rarely 
Some 
times 
Often Always 
Given the choice, my child would eat most of the 
time 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child looks forward to mealtimes 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child gets full before his/her meal is finished 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child enjoys eating 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats more when she is happy 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child is difficult to please with meals 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats less when upset 
□ 
□ 
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□ 
My child gets full up easily 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats more when s/he has nothing else to do 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
Even if my child is full up s/he finds room to eat 
his/her favorite food 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
If given the chance, my child would drink 
continuously throughout the day 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child cannot eat a meal if s/he has had a snack 
just before 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
If given the chance, my child would always be 
having a drink 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child is interested in tasting food s/he hasn’t 
tasted before 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child decides that s/he doesn’t like a food, even 
without tasting it 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
If given the chance, my child would always have 
food in his/her mouth 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
My child eats more and more slowly during the 
course of a meal 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 
□ 


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Hyperphagia Questionnaire 
 
 
(1) How upset does your child generally become when denied a desired food? 
 
  
Not particularly upset at all 
  
A little upset 
  
Somewhat upset 
  
Very upset 
  
Extremely upset 
 
(2) How often does your child try to bargain or manipulate to get more food at meals? 
 
  
A few times a year 
  
A few times a month 
  
A few times a week 
  
Several times a week 
  
Several times a day 
 
(3) Once your child has food on their mind, how easy is it for you or others to re-direct your child 
away from food to other things? 
 
  
Extremely easy, takes minimal effort to do so 
  
Very easy, takes just a little effort to do so 
  
Somewhat hard, takes some effort to do so 
  
Very hard, takes a lot of work to do so 
  
Extremely hard, takes sustained and hard work to do so 
 
(4) How often does your child forage through the trash for food? 
 
  
Never 
  
A few times a year 
  
1–2 times a month 
  
1–3 times a week 
  
4 to 7 times a week 
 
(5) How often does your child get up at night to food seek? 
 
  
Never 
  
A few nights a year 
  
1–2 nights a month 
  
1–3 nights a week 
  
4 to 7 nights a week 
 
 
 
 
 


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(6) How persistent is your child in asking or looking for food after being told “no” or “no more”? 
 
  
Lets go of food ideas quickly and easily 
  
Lets go of food ideas pretty quickly and easily 
  
Somewhat persistent with food ideas 
  
Very persistent with food ideas 
  
Extremely persistent with food ideas 
 
 
(7) Outside of normal meal times, how much time does your child spend talking about food or 
engaged in food-related 
behaviors? 
 
  
Less than 15 minutes a day 
  
15 to 30 minutes a day 
  
30 minutes to an hour 
  
1 to 3 hours a day 
  
more than 3 hours a day 
 
(7) How often does your child try to steal food (that you are aware of?) 
 
  
A few times a year 
  
A few times a month 
  
A few times a week 
  
Several times a week 
  
Several times a day 
 
(8) When others try to stop your child from talking about food or engaging in food-
related behaviors, it generally leads to: 
 
  
No distress or upset 
  
Mild distress or upset 
  
Moderate distress or upset 
  
Severe distress or upset 
  
Extreme distress, behaviors can’t usually be stopped 
 
(9) How clever or fast is your child in obtaining food? 
 
  
Not particularly clever or fast 
  
A little clever or fast 
  
Somewhat clever or fast 
  
Very clever or fast 
  
Extremely clever of fast 
 
 
 
 


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(11) To what extent to food-related thoughts, talk, or behavior interfere with your child’s normal daily 
routines, self-care, 
school, or work? 
 
  
No interference 
  
Mild interference; occasional food-related interference in completing school, work, or hygiene task 
 
Moderate interference; frequent food-related interference in completing school, work, or hygiene 
tasks 
  
Severe interference; almost daily food-related interference in completing school, work, or hygiene 
tasks 
  
Extreme interference, often unable to participate in hygiene tasks or to get to school or work due to 
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