Status:

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

The Effect of an Anti-obesity Drug, Semaglutide, As Treatment in New-onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) Compared to Standard Weight Management (dietician) with Regards to Change in Weight and Intracranial Pressure

Lead Sponsor:

Rigmor Højland Jensen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Rigshospitalet, Denmark

Odense University Hospital

Conditions:

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Intracranial Pressure

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

50 patients with verified new-onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension are randomly allocated to standard weight management (dietician counselling) or trial intervention consisting of subcutaneous i...

Detailed Description

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension is primarily observed in obese female and weight management promotes disease control by yet unsettled mechanisms. Effective, fast and lasting weight loss is crucia...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Confirmed new onset definite IIH with papilledema and lumbar opening pressure ≥25 cm cerebrospinal fluid according to Friedmann diagnostic criteria
  • BMI ≥ 27
  • Use of contraceptive methods with failure rates of less than 1 % throughout the study period for group A and for at least an additional 2 months after cessation of Semaglutide
  • Written, informed consent

Exclusion

  • Unable to provide written informed consent or participate
  • Malignant IIH with visual threat that requires surgical intervention, i.e., cerebrospinal fluid diversion (shunting), optic nerve sheet fenestration or cerebral venous sinus stenting
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Treatment with antidiabetics, blood-thinners or medication that may increase the risk of adverse events
  • Diabetes, congestive heart failure, severe vascular disease, pancreatitis, severe ophthalmological disorders other than IIH (e.g. retinopathy)
  • History or family history of thyroid carcinomas or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasias (MEN1/MEN2)
  • History of bariatric surgery
  • Known hypersensitivity to any contents of Semaglutide®
  • Other severe/uncontrolled mental or physical disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 2 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06027567

Start Date

September 2 2022

End Date

October 30 2025

Last Update

January 6 2025

Active Locations (2)

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Headache clinic, Department of Neurology, Odense University Hospital

Odense, Odense, Denmark, 5000

2

Danish Headache Center, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet

Glostrup Municipality, Denmark, 2600