The invention-provides 2, 3-, 4- or 5-substituted-N1-(arylsulfonyl)indole and (heteroaryl)indole compounds of the general formula (I):
in which Ar, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in the specification. The compounds bind to the 5-HT6 receptor and are useful for the treatment and prophylaxis of disorders mediated by the 5-HT6 receptor, such as obesity and CNS disorders.
The invention provides 2, 3-, 4- or 5-substituted-N1-(arylsulfonyl)indole and (heteroaryl)indole compounds of the general formula (I):
1
in which Ar, R
2
, R
3
, R
4
and R
5
are as defined in the specification. The compounds bind to the 5-HT
6
receptor and are useful for the treatment and prophylaxis of disorders mediated by the 5-HT
6
receptor, such as obesity and CNS disorders.