To evaluate whether MK-0557, a highly selective, orally administered neuropeptide Y Y5 receptor antagonist, could limit weight regain after very-low-calorie diet (VLCD)-induced weight loss.
Department of Clinical Research, Metabolism, Merck Research Laboratories, 126 E. Lincoln Avenue, PO Box 2000, RY34A-A238, Rahway, NJ 07065-0900, USA. Ngozi_Erondu@Merck.com