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Study · Non-randomized trial · n = 12 · 2024

10 results

Investigation of setmelanotide, an MC4R agonist, for obesity in individuals with Smith-Magenis syndrome.

Lazareva J, Sisley SR, Brady SM, Smith ACM, Elsea SH, Pomeroy JJ, Roth CL, Sprague JE, Wabitsch M, Garrison J, Yanovski JA

Obesity research & clinical practice10 Jul 2024Cited by 11 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study10

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  1. 01HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Smith-Magenis syndrome, setmelanotide produced mean weight change of -0.28% (95% CI -2.1% to 1.5%, P=0.66).

    In plain wordsIn Smith-Magenis syndrome, body weight did not change significantly (-0.28%) during setmelanotide treatment.

    Outcome
    No significant changeBody weight change
    Study

    n = 12

    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Mean body weight change
    −0.28%
    End-treatment, 95% CI -2.1% to 1.5%, P=0.66

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean percent change in body weight at end-treatment was - 0.28 % [(95 % CI, -2.1 % to 1.5 %; n = 12; P = 0.66].
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  2. 02HumanNon-randomized trialSafety outcome

    All participants with Smith-Magenis syndrome reported adverse events during setmelanotide treatment.

    In plain wordsAll participants with Smith-Magenis syndrome reported adverse events during setmelanotide treatment.

    Outcome
    Not applicableAny adverse event
    Study

    n = 12

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    All participants reported adverse events (AEs), most commonly injection-site reactions and skin hyperpigmentation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  3. 03HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Smith-Magenis syndrome, self-reported hunger decreased at the end of setmelanotide treatment (p=0.011).

    In plain wordsIn Smith-Magenis syndrome, patients reported less hunger at the end of setmelanotide treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseSelf-reported hunger
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Appetite and food intake · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Self-reported hunger was reduced at end-treatment (p = 0.011).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  4. 04HumanNon-randomized trialSafety outcome

    Injection-site reactions were among the most common adverse events during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    In plain wordsInjection-site reactions were among the most common adverse events during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    Outcome
    Not applicableInjection-site reactions
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Skin and wound
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    All participants reported adverse events (AEs), most commonly injection-site reactions and skin hyperpigmentation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  5. 05HumanNon-randomized trialSafety outcome

    Skin hyperpigmentation was among the most common adverse events during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    In plain wordsDarker skin was among the most common adverse events during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    Outcome
    Not applicableSkin hyperpigmentation
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Pigmentation · Skin and wound
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    All participants reported adverse events (AEs), most commonly injection-site reactions and skin hyperpigmentation.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  6. 06HumanNon-randomized trialSafety outcome

    No adverse events led to withdrawal during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    In plain wordsNo adverse events caused withdrawal during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    Outcome
    Not applicableAdverse event-related withdrawal
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No AEs led to withdrawal or death.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  7. 07HumanNon-randomized trialSafety outcome

    No adverse events led to death during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    In plain wordsNo adverse events caused death during setmelanotide treatment in Smith-Magenis syndrome.

    Outcome
    Not applicableAdverse event-related death
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Analysis
    Secondary
    Outcome group
    Mortality · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No AEs led to withdrawal or death.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  8. 08HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Smith-Magenis syndrome, total cholesterol significantly decreased during setmelanotide treatment.

    In plain wordsIn Smith-Magenis syndrome, total cholesterol decreased during setmelanotide treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseTotal cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Participants experienced a significant decrease in total cholesterol associated with a significant decrease in HDL-cholesterol and a trend for lower LDL-cholesterol.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  9. 09HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Smith-Magenis syndrome, HDL cholesterol significantly decreased during setmelanotide treatment.

    In plain wordsIn Smith-Magenis syndrome, HDL cholesterol decreased during setmelanotide treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHDL cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Participants experienced a significant decrease in total cholesterol associated with a significant decrease in HDL-cholesterol and a trend for lower LDL-cholesterol.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.
  10. 10HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In Smith-Magenis syndrome, LDL cholesterol showed a downward trend during setmelanotide treatment.

    In plain wordsIn Smith-Magenis syndrome, LDL cholesterol showed a downward trend during setmelanotide treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLDL cholesterol
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    Titrated to maximum 3 mg once daily · injection · 3 months at full doseAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Participants experienced a significant decrease in total cholesterol associated with a significant decrease in HDL-cholesterol and a trend for lower LDL-cholesterol.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    People with SMS received once-daily setmelanotide injections, with the dose titrated bi-weekly to a maximum of 3 mg over ∼1 month; and a full-dose treatment duration of 3mo.

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  1. Version 2Current

    28 Oct 2026, 02:03 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    27 Oct 2026, 16:36 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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