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ArticleFrontiers in pharmacology2023

Effect of anti-obesity agent HSG4112 on overweight and obese patients following 12 weeks of oral treatment: a study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, phase 2a clinical trial.

Kyungha Min, Bumjo Oh, Hye Yeon Koo, Yang-Hyun Kim, Ji-Won Lee, Sangsub Lee, Youngah Kim, Hyuktae Kwon

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Article in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Kyungha MinDepartment of Family Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Bumjo OhDepartment of Family Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Centre, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Hye Yeon KooDepartment of Family Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea.
Yang-Hyun KimDepartment of Family Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Ji-Won LeeDepartment of Family Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sangsub LeeGlaceum Incorporated, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Youngah KimGlaceum Incorporated, Suwon, Republic of Korea.
Hyuktae KwonDepartment of Family Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Korea University · KRSeoul National University Hospital · KRGlaceum (South Korea) · KRSeoul National University · KRSeoul National University Bundang Hospital · KRSeverance Hospital · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGlaceum Inc. has proposed HSG4112, a structural analogue of glabridin, as a novel anti-obesity compound. Animal studies and phase I human trials have shown that HSG4112 improves energy consumption, normalises weight, and is safe and drug-resistant. Based on these results, the company plans to conduct a phase 2a clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of HSG4112 in overweight and obese patients.

methodsA 16-week randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial will be conducted at five large hospitals in South Korea to assess the safety and efficacy of HSG4112 in overweight and obese patients. Participants who meet the inclusion/exclusion criteria will be assigned a subject number and randomly assigned to one of the four treatment groups (one group receiving a placebo) in a 1:1:1:1 ratio. The study's primary outcome will be to monitor the change in body weight (kg) from baseline to the end of treatment while monitoring safety and tolerability. DISCUSSION: This trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of HSG4112 in overweight and obese adults. Upon proving the safety and effectiveness of the newly developed mechanism, it might significantly improve the perception of the product among medical personnel and obese patients. Furthermore, it may aid in managing chronic conditions that require long-term treatment.

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obesityobesity drugoverweightrandomised controlled trialweight loss

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