New hope for rare fat disorder: drug trial targets dangerous blood sugar and fats

NCT ID NCT04159415

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called REGN4461 in people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare disorder where the body cannot store fat properly. The main goal was to see if the drug could help lower high blood sugar and high triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood. Sixteen participants with these specific metabolic problems were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks to measure its effects and safety.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Piura, 2665, Peru

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Moscow, 117036, Russia

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Diyarbakır, 21808, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Regeneron Research Site

    Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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