Abstract

In animals, fenfluramine alone or in combination with phentermine, produces toxic effects on brain serotonin (5-HT) neurons. In particular, the available data indicate that fenfluramine produces a distal axotomy of brain 5-HT neurons in a number of different animal species, including nonhuman primates. Whether fenfluramine also damages 5-HT neurons in humans has not been determined. The purpose of the present project is to determine whether fenfluramine alone or in combination with phentermine, damages brain 5-HT neurons in humans. To this end, we will determine whether subjects with a history of treatment with fenfluramine alone or in combiunation with phentermine, show long-term effects on 5-HT transporter density, CSF 5-HIAA concentration, 5-HT mediated neuroendocrine function, or changes in functional domains in which 5-HT has been implicated (e.g., personality, mood, cognition). These studies are intended to test the hypothesis that fenfluramine/phentermine treatment produces toxic effects on 5-HT neurons in the human brain.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
General Clinical Research Centers Program (M01)
Project #
5M01RR002719-14
Application #
6265723
Study Section
Project Start
1998-12-01
Project End
1999-11-30
Budget Start
1998-10-01
Budget End
1999-09-30
Support Year
14
Fiscal Year
1999
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Johns Hopkins University
Department
Type
DUNS #
045911138
City
Baltimore
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
21218

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