Avexitide in Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia

Purpose of this Study

We are doing this study to find out if an experimental drug called avexitide (the study drug) is a safe and effective option to prevent or reduce the severity of hypoglycemia episodes for people who have post-bariatric hypoglycemia following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Who Can Participate?

Eligibility

Adults ages 18+ who:
  • Had a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure at least one year ago
  • Are diagnosed with post-bariatric hypoglycemia
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or lower
  • Have not had any significant weight gain or weight loss for at least 2 months before joining the study
For more information, contact the study team at shawn.greene@duke.edu.

Age Range

18-110

Sex/Genders

Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No

What is Involved?

Description

If you choose to join this study, you participation last for up to 58 weeks and will include:
  • A screening period of up to 6 weeks, during which there will be a 3-week run-in period that will record your hypoglycemic episodes (you'll use a continuous glucose monitor)
  • A 16-week, double-blind period (you will get a random assignment to take either the study drug or a placebo at home)
  • After the double-blind period is done, there will be a 32-week open label extension where you will take the study drug at home regardless fo your assignment during the double-blind period
  • You will keep an electronic diary of all of your study drug injections, and you will also record any hypoglycemic episodes in this diary
Your participation will end when you come in for a follow-up visit around 4 weeks after you stop taking the study drug.

Locations

Duke Regional Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital

Visit Timing

Weekdays

Compensation

Yes

Spanish Materials Available

No

Study Details

Full Title

A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Avexitide in Participants with Post-Bariatric Hypoglycemia

Principal Investigator

Keri
Seymour

Protocol Number

PRO00117750

NCT ID

NCT06747468

Phase

III

Enrollment Status

Pending Open to Enrollment