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BLOOM-DM
Behavioral modifications and Lorcaserin for Overweight and Obesity Management in Diabetes Mellitus

A 52-Week, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of Lorcaserin Hydrochloride in Overweight and Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Managed with Oral Hypoglycemic Agent(s)

The MGH Weight Center is now enrolling for a new clinical trial of an experimental weight loss medication for people who are overweight and have type-II diabetes.

You may be eligible to take part in a clinical research study with an experimental drug for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. This medication has shown to help short-term (12-week) weight loss in previous studies and will be tested to determine effectiveness for long-term weight loss.

The study will run for 64 weeks. Study related exams and drug as well as periodic nutritional counseling will be provided free of charge for those who qualify. Remuneration of up to $700 will also be provided.

The study will consist of:

• taking a study drug or placebo (sugar pill - no active medicine or drug ) for 1 year. If you take part in this study, you may not get the study drug
  
• individual nutritional counseling
  
• monthly visits to the MGH Weight Center to meet with the study team and dietitian

Eligible subjects must:

• be between the ages of 18 and 65
• have type-II diabetes controlled with oral medications (no insulin)
• be overweight
• willing and able to commit to the study and taking the medication (or placebo) for 1 year

If you are interested in participating in this study, please review the consent form for a complete description of the study including a detailed listing of each visit as well as potential benefits and risks of this study. We are seeking subjects that will be committed to the study and the lifestyle program for the full 1-year time period.

Read the Full Details of the Study (Consent Form)

I am interested in this study. I would like to find out if I am eligible >>

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