Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lorcaserin in Obese or Overweight Elderly Subjects

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the PK properties of lorcaserin in obese or overweight elderly subjects.

Official Title
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An Open-Label, Single-Dose Study of the Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lorcaserin in Obese or Overweight Elderly Subjects

Conditions
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Obesity

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: lorcaserin


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Males or females Control (Adult) group: aged between 18 and 65 years (inclusive) Elderly group: aged > 65 years (includes subjects 1 day or more beyond the 65th birthday) Able to give signed informed consent BMI 27-45 kg/m2, inclusive 6. Eligible male and female subjects must agree not to participate in a conception process (i.e. active attempt to become pregnant or to impregnate, egg or sperm donation, in vitro fertilization). Considered to be in stable health in the opinion of the Investigator Exclusion Criteria: Prior participation in any study of lorcaserin. Clinically significant new illness in the 1 month before screening Not suitable to participate in the study in the opinion of the Investigator including an existing physical or mental condition that prevents compliance with the protocol History of any of the following cardiovascular conditions: Myocardial infarction (diagnosed by cardiac enzyme[s] and/or diagnostic ECG), cerebral vascular accident (CVA), transient ischemic attack (TIA) or reversible ischemic neurologic deficit (RIND) within 6 months of screening Cardiac arrhythmia requiring initiation of new medical or surgical treatment within 6 months of screening (stable medical therapy for > 6 months, pacemakers and/or defibrillators implanted > 6 months prior to screening are acceptable) Unstable angina History of pulmonary artery hypertension Positive result of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C screens Initiation of a new prescription medication within 1 month prior to screening with the following exceptions: Use of SSRIs, SNRIs, and other medications must meet washout period. Participated in any clinical study with an investigational drug, biologic, or device within 1 month prior to screening

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Other
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Lorcaserin<br> | Drug: lorcaserin<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To compare the single-dose pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of lorcaserin in the obese or overweight Elderly (> 65) to those obtained from the obese or overweight Adult (18-65) |  |  | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To assess the safety and tolerability of a single oral dose of lorcaserin in obese or overweight Elderly (> 65) subjects and obese or overweight Adult (18-65) subjects. |  |  |