Otsuka, M., Kato, N., Ichimura, T., Abe, S., Tanaka, Y., Taniguchi, H., Hoshida, Y., Moriyama, M., Wang, Y., Shao, R., Narayan, D., Muroyama, R., Kanai, F., Kawabe, T., Isobe, T., & Omata, M
A 12-week randomized trial demonstrated: Average weight loss of 2.6 kg in AOD-9604 group (1 mg/day) versus 0.8 kg in placebo group Preferential reduction in abdominal and visceral fat deposits No adverse effects on carbohydrate metabolism or insulin sensitivity Non-dose-dependent effects, with higher doses (10 mg/day) producing less weight loss than lower doses However, a subsequent 24-week Phase III trial with 502 subjects incorporating intensive diet and exercise showed no statistically significant weight loss compared to placebo, leading to development termination in 2007
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For many patients, B12 injections work best when used as part of an ongoing routine instead of as a one-time solution
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