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2025-12-25 @ 2:50 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-31 @ 11:36 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06845033
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-04-17
First Post:
2025-02-07
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Effects of Antagonizing the Ghrelin Receptor on Brain Food Cue Reactivity in Obesity
Sponsor:
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of Antagonizing the Ghrelin Receptor on Brain Food Cue Reactivity in Obesity
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-02
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
LEAP2fMRI
Brief Summary:
The naturally occurring peptide hormone liver-expressed antimicrobial peptide 2 (LEAP2) in an antagonist/inverse agonist towards the ghrelin receptor. Ghrelin administration has previously been shown to increase food cue reactivity in brain regions related to appetite and reward using functional MRI scans.
The aim of this clinical study is to investigate the effects of LEAP2 infusion on food cue reactivity in brain regions related to appetite and reward. Since LEAP2 is an antagonist/inverse agonist towards the ghrelin receptor we hypothesize, that LEAP2 infusion will decrease food cue reactivity in the above-mentioned regions compared to placebo infusion.
Participants with obesity (BMI 30-50 kg/m2) will be included and complete two experimental days with either LEAP2 or placebo infusion in a randomized crossover manner. On experimental days, participants will undergo a MRI scan with functional and anatomical modalities.
The study will attribute to gain a deeper understanding of the ghrelin system and its interaction with appetite regulation.
The aim of this clinical study is to investigate the effects of LEAP2 infusion on food cue reactivity in brain regions related to appetite and reward. Since LEAP2 is an antagonist/inverse agonist towards the ghrelin receptor we hypothesize, that LEAP2 infusion will decrease food cue reactivity in the above-mentioned regions compared to placebo infusion.
Participants with obesity (BMI 30-50 kg/m2) will be included and complete two experimental days with either LEAP2 or placebo infusion in a randomized crossover manner. On experimental days, participants will undergo a MRI scan with functional and anatomical modalities.
The study will attribute to gain a deeper understanding of the ghrelin system and its interaction with appetite regulation.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNF23OC0084114 | OTHER_GRANT | Novo Nordisk Foundation | View |