A Study of the Efficacy of Subcutaneous Phosphatidylcholine and Deoxycholate Injections for Localized Fat Removal
| Status: | Terminated |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 25 - 70 |
| Updated: | 10/14/2017 |
| Start Date: | February 2009 |
| End Date: | February 2010 |
The primary objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of phosphatidylcholine and
deoxycholate subcutaneous injections for localized fat removal.
Subcutaneous injections of the study drug will be efficacious in decreasing localized fat
deposits due to the known fat necrosis effects on fat tissue after study drug tissue
incubation.
deoxycholate subcutaneous injections for localized fat removal.
Subcutaneous injections of the study drug will be efficacious in decreasing localized fat
deposits due to the known fat necrosis effects on fat tissue after study drug tissue
incubation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 25 and over
- BMI of 18.5-29.99
- Two localized areas of fat deposition on the upper and lower torso that have failed on
self-reported diet and exercise
- The subject is in good health
- The subject has the willingness and the ability to understand and provide informed
consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Under 25 years of age
- Pregnancy or Lactation
- BMI≥ 30
- Subjects with known eating disorders or a history of weight loss/gain of 5 pounds or
more within the past 6 months
- Subjects with hepatrophy, nephopathy, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, neoplasias, AIDS or
other immuno-compromised illness, allergies to eggs or soy, poorly controlled
hypertension, or autoimmune disease
- Subjects currently taking blood thinners or who have had chemotherapy or radiation
within the last 6 months
- Subjects with an open, non-healing sore or infection near site of injection
- Subjects with active eczema or psoriasis
- Subjects who are unable to understand the protocol or to give informed consent
- Subjects with mental illness
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