The purpose of this study is to explore the mode of action of topiramate in the treatment of obese and diabetic patients by testing association between genetic variations within candidate genes or chromosomes (thread like structure found in cell which carries genes) and the clinical outcomes.
This pharmacogenomics (effect of genetic variation on drug response) study will analyze genetic variations in the DNA extracted from blood samples collected from patients who were randomized (assigned to treatments by chance) in 1 of 3 previous topiramate studies on obesity and diabetes. The study consist of a screening telephone contact, a single visit to the study site for a blood sample collection (10 ml of whole blood) for genetic analyses, and a 24-hour post-sample adverse event reporting period. The total duration of the study is 24 hours from the time of the blood sample collection. Safety will be monitored up to 24 hours after blood sample collection. No study medication was administered.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1,145
No treatment was given to the patients as this is an observational study.
Percent change in weight
The candidate gene analyses and the genome (entire hereditary information of organism) screen for percent change in weight will be performed in 3 phases. 1) Find polymorphisms (existence of distinctly different types in group of 1 species) within candidate genes and chromosomal regions that impact response to topiramate. 2) Confirm Phase 1 findings. 3) Verify that polymorphisms and chromosomal regions that were associated with percent change in weight in 2 phases are associated with percent change in weight in response to topiramate rather than change in diet and exercise.
Time frame: Baseleine to Week 24
Change in in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Number of patients with central nervous system (CNS) related adverse events
Most frequent CNS-related adverse events (ie, paresthesia, depression, difficulty with concentration/attention, anorexia, difficulty with memory, fatigue, somnolence, insomnia, mood problems, and hypoesthesia) and adverse events related to venipuncture are monitored during the study.
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
Number of patients with adverse events
Time frame: Baseline to Week 24
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