CompletedPhase 3

Brain Imaging and Treatment Studies of the Night Eating Syndrome

United States87 participantsStarted 2009-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the anti-depressant Lexapro in the treatment of the Night Eating Syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * men and women suffering from NES * ages 18 to 70 years * BMI greater than 18.5 kg/m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Children or adolescents \<18 years * persons older than 70 * patients with diabetes mellitus * thyroid disease and other endocrine and metabolic disorders * use within the past month of any psychotropic medication, oral steroids, diuretics or hypnotics * current anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa * participation in an organized weight reduction program * use of antiobesity medication * an occupation that involves night shifts or other unusual time requirements -Major Depressive Disorder (judged severe) * Bipolar Disorder * suicidal risk * current or past psychosis * substance use or abuse disorder within the past 6 months

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Symptoms of NES

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01401595

SponsorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-09

Results submitted2014-12-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.