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Contrave for Post-Bariatric Surgery Weight Management (COR-WR Trial)

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Led By Aristithes G Doumouras, MD
Research Sponsored by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
inadequate weight loss or significant weight regain based on the OBN criteria13, defined as one of the following:
< 10% total body weight (TBW) loss at 6 months or;
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 12 months
Awards & highlights

COR-WR Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether the drug Contrave, when combined with usual care (dietary and behaviour counselling), can help people who have had bariatric surgery lose weight or prevent weight gain.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults who've had bariatric surgery but didn't lose enough weight or regained a lot after the surgery. They must have a BMI of ≥30 or ≥27 with related health issues like diabetes. Participants should not have eating disorders, severe organ impairments, recent heart attacks or strokes, be pregnant, use certain medications including MAOIs and opioids, or have uncontrolled mental health conditions.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if Contrave (a weight loss medication) helps people who've had bariatric surgery but are struggling with weight loss. It compares the effectiveness of Contrave plus diet and behavior counseling to a placebo (no active drug) combined with the same counseling.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Contrave can cause side effects such as seizures in those predisposed to them; it may also lead to headaches, digestive upset, dry mouth, insomnia, increased blood pressure and heart rate. People might experience mood changes like depression.

COR-WR Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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You have not lost enough weight or have regained a significant amount of weight according to specific guidelines.
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You have not lost more than 10% of your total body weight in the past 6 months.
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You have not lost more than 20% of your total body weight within 12 months.
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You have gained back more than 25% of the weight you previously lost.

COR-WR Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in absolute weight (Kg)
Proportion of participants achieving 5 percent total weight loss
Secondary outcome measures
Average number of days participants took investigational product (Contrave or placebo)
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) (Kg/m2)
Change in blood pressure
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Other outcome measures
Incidences of adverse events (AE)
Incidences of serious adverse events (SAE)
Number of participants discontinuing investigational product due to AE/SAEs

COR-WR Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Contrave 8mg/90mg Extended Release TabletExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group treated with Contrave Extended Release Tablets
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Group given placebo

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Who is running the clinical trial?

St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonLead Sponsor
196 Previous Clinical Trials
25,526 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Obesity
267 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Bausch Health, Canada Inc.UNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
89 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Obesity
89 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Aristithes G Doumouras, MDPrincipal InvestigatorSt Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton / McMaster University

Media Library

Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablet Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04587843 — Phase 4
Obesity Research Study Groups: Contrave 8mg/90mg Extended Release Tablet, Placebo
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablet Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04587843 — Phase 4
Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablet 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04587843 — Phase 4
Obesity Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04587843 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Does this clinical trial welcome participants aged 80 and above?

"This clinical trial does not allow people aged under 18 or over 65 to take part, yet there are 206 and 644 trials respectively that do accept these age groups."

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How many individuals are being recruited to participate in this clinical experiment?

"No longer accepting participants, this trial was published on November 15th 2020 and last updated October 13th 2020. If you are seeking alternative trials, there are currently 956 studies recruiting for obesity related research and 64 studies in search of volunteers to take part in the Contrave 8mg-90mg Extended-Release Tablet clinical trial."

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Are there a plethora of Canadian research sites currently conducting this investigation?

"At present, 4 different clinical trial sites are recruiting patients; there is one in Guelph, Kingston and Hamilton respectively. Additionally, there are 4 other centres spread across the region that may be more accessible for those who wish to enroll in this study. Choosing a clinic nearby would reduce any necessary travel burdens associated with participation."

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Who can be eligible to join this medical study?

"This clinical trial is accepting two-hundred individuals with obesity, aged between 18 and 65. Applicants must meet the following prerequisites: having lost less than 20% of their total body weight at twelve months; being eighteen years old or above; prior primary Roux en-Y Gastric bypass (RYGB) or Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) at a surgical Center of Excellence within Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN); losing no more than 10% of Total Body Weight (TBW) in six months; regaining greater than 25% of initial weight loss; having a Body Mass Index (BMI) higher"

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What objectives is this experiment attempting to fulfill?

"This clinical trial will assess the Change in absolute weight (Kg) of participants over a 12 month time frame. Secondary targets include Changes in lipid medications, Quality of Life and Health Economic Outcomes as measured with EQ-5D-5L self administered questionnaire, and Average number of days taken for investigational product (Contrave or placebo)."

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What indications is Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablet employed for?

"Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be managed through the use of Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablets. Additionally, this medication has been seen to assist with Seasonal Affective Disorder, as well as smoking cessation and withdrawal symptoms related to nicotine addiction."

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Does this research currently admit participants?

"At this juncture, this clinical trial is not accepting new candidates. Initially posted on November 15th 2020 and last updated October 13th 2020, if you are searching for other trials there are presently 956 investigations recruiting people with obesity and 64 studies looking to enrol participants in the Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablet group."

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What is the current regulatory status of Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablet?

"Due to the fact that this treatment is Phase 4, which implies it has been approved for public use, Contrave 8Mg-90Mg Extended-Release Tablet's safety was graded a 3 on our assessment scale."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Maryland
Georgia
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0
3+
What site did they apply to?
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Biaritric surgery gaibed most weight back.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
~4 spots leftby Apr 2025