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Research Study Investigating How Well Semaglutide Works in People With Type 2 Diabetes Suffering From Overweight or Obesity

A Phase 3 interventional study of Semaglutide 1.0 mg and Semaglutide 2.4 mg in Obesity and Overweight, sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S. Completed at 147 sites in 13 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-11-09.

Sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
1,210
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This study will look at the change in the participant's body weight from the start to the end of the study. This is to compare the effect on body weight in people taking semaglutide (a new medicine) and people taking "dummy" medicine. In addition to taking the study medicine, the participant will have talks with study staff about healthy food choices, how to be more physically active and what else the participant can do to lose weight. Overweight and obesity is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, weight loss has shown to have a beneficial impact on the blood sugar levels. The participant will either get semaglutide or "dummy" medicine - which treatment the participant get is decided by chance. The participant will need to take 2 injections at the same time once a week. The study medicine is injected with a thin needle in a skin fold in the stomach, thigh or upper arm. The study will last for about 1.5 years

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Conditions studied

  • Obesity
  • Overweight
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In context

Obesity

6,296 studies on the registry are indexed under Obesity; 1,692 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 1,210 is above the median of 78 across 4,878 interventional studies indexed under Obesity.

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Lead sponsor

Novo Nordisk A/S is the lead sponsor of 1,370 studies on the registry; 102 are open to participants now.

Of its 198 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 94 (47%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Male or female, age greater than or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 27 kg/m\^2 '
  • History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight
  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (haemoglobin A1c 7-10% (53-86 mmol/mol) (both inclusive)) 180 days or longer prior to the day of screening

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A self-reported change in body weight greater than 5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records
  • Renal impairment measured as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) value of less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 (less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m\^2 in subjects treated with Sodium-glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors) according to chronic kidney disease (CKD)-Epidemiology Collaboration (EPI) creatinine equation as defined by Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) 2012 by the central laboratory at screening
  • Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a pharmacologically pupil-dilated fundus examination performed by an ophthalmologist or an equally qualified health care provider (e.g. optometrist) within the past 90 days prior to screening or in the period between screening and randomisation
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Study design

Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
1,210 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Semaglutide 1.0 mg

    Participants will receive semaglutide 1.0 mg and semaglutide placebo I during 68-week treatment period in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

    Drug: Semaglutide 1.0 mg · Drug: Placebo I (Semaglutide)

  • Experimental
    Semaglutide 2.4 mg

    Participants will receive semaglutide 2.4 mg and semaglutide placebo II during 68-week treatment period in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

    Drug: Semaglutide 2.4 mg · Drug: Placebo II (Semaglutide)

  • Placebo comparator
    Semaglutide placebo I/II

    Participants will receive semaglutide placebo I and II during 68-week treatment period in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

    Drug: Placebo I (Semaglutide) · Drug: Placebo II (Semaglutide)

Interventions

  • DrugSemaglutide 1.0 mg

    Subcutaneous (s.c.) injections of semaglutide once weekly at an escalating doses (0.25 mg/week, 0.5 mg/week, 1.0 mg mg/week). The dose will be escalated to next level every 4 weeks.

  • DrugSemaglutide 2.4 mg

    Subcutaneous injections of semaglutide once weekly at an escalating doses (0.25 mg/week, 0.5 mg/week, 1.0 mg mg/week, 1.7 mg/week and 2.4 mg/week). The dose will be escalated to next level every 4 weeks.

  • DrugPlacebo I (Semaglutide)

    S.c. injections of placebo once weekly at a similar dose escalation manner as semaglutide 2.4 mg (placebo matched to semaglutide 0.25 mg/week, 0.5 mg/week, 1.0 mg mg/week, 1.7 mg/week and 2.4 mg/week). The dose will be escalated to next level every 4 weeks.

  • DrugPlacebo II (Semaglutide)

    S.c. injections of placebo once weekly at a similar dose escalation manner as semaglutide 1.0 mg (placebo matched to semaglutide 0.25 mg/week, 0.5 mg/week, 1.0 mg mg/week). The dose will be escalated to next level every 4 weeks.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Change in body weight (%) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75). On-treatment observation period: the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2-week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  2. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥5% - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact. On-treatment observation period: the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: At week 68

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg

    Change in body weight (%) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  2. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥5% - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg

    Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  3. Change in Waist Circumference

    Change in waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  4. Change in Body Weight (Kg)

    Change in body weight (kg) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  5. Change in BMI

    Change in body mass index (BMI) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  6. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥10%

    Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥10% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  7. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥15%

    Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥15% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  8. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥20%

    Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥20% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  9. Change in HbA1c (%)

    Change in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c (%)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  10. Change in HbA1c (mmol/Mol)

    Change in HbA1c (mmol/mol) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  11. Change in FPG (mg/dL)

    Change in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  12. Change in Fasting Serum Insulin

    Change in fasting serum insulin from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  13. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol)

    Number of participants who achieved HbA1c \<7% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  14. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): HbA1c ≤6.5% (48 mmol/Mol)

    Number of participants who achieved HbA1c ≤6.5% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  15. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥10% and HbA1c <7.0%

    Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥10% of their baseline body weight and HbA1c \<7.0% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  16. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥15% and HbA1c <7.0%

    Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥15% of their baseline body weight and HbA1c \<7.0% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: At week 68

  17. Change in Systolic Blood Pressure

    Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  18. Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  19. Change in Total Cholesterol

    Change in total cholesterol (measured in milligram per decilitre (mg/dL)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  20. Change in HDL Cholesterol

    Change in high density lipoprotein (HDL; measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  21. Change in LDL Cholesterol

    Change in low density lipoprotein (LDL; measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  22. Change in VLDL Cholesterol

    Change in very low density lipoprotein (VLDL; measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  23. Change in Free Fatty Acids

    Change in free fatty acids (measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  24. Change in Triglycerides

    Change in triglycerides (measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  25. Change in hsCRP

    Change in high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP; measured in milligram per ilitre (mg/L)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  26. Change in PAI-1 Activity

    Change in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1; measured in arbritary units per millilitre (AU/mL)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  27. Change in Short Form 36 v2.0 Acute (SF-36) (Physical Functioning Score)

    SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ questionnaire measured 8 domains of functional health and well-being as well as 2 component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). This endpoint shows results for 'physical functioning domain'. The 0-100 scale scores from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively. Change from week 0 in the domain scores were evaluated at week 68. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  28. Change in SF-36 (All Scores Except Physical Functioning)

    SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ questionnaire measured 8 domains of functional health and well-being as well as 2 component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). This endpoint shows results for all the domains, except physical functioning. The 0-100 scale scores from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively. Change from week 0 in the domain scores and component summary scores were evaluated at week 68. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  29. Change in IWQOL-Lite for CT (Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score)

    The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on patients' quality of life within the context of clinical trials. IWQOL-Lite-CT is a 20-item questionnaire-based instrument used to assess the impact of body weight changes on participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. This endpoint shows results for 'physical function domain'. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  30. Change in IWQOL-Lite for CT (All Scores Except Physical Function)

    The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on patients' quality of life within the context of clinical trials. IWQOL-Lite-CT is a 20-item questionnaire-based instrument used to assess the impact of body weight changes on participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. This endpoint shows results for 'physical and psychosocial domains, and for total'. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  31. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Responder Definition Value for SF-36 Physical Functioning Score

    The observed number of participants experiencing a meaningful within participant improvement in SF-36 Physical function after 68 weeks was determined based on two thresholds. The threshold of 4.3 is the default generic responder threshold defined in SF-36 manual for a general population. The threshold of 3.7 is specific for overweight or obese population included in the study and calculated using patient global rating anchor questionnaires to reflect participants' own perspective based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold and "No" infers number of participants who have not achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold. Endpoint was evaluated based on in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).

    Time frame: At week 68

  32. Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Responder Definition Value for IWQOL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score

    The observed number of participants experiencing a meaningful within participant improvement in IWQOL-Lite-CT physical function after 68 weeks was determined based on two different thresholds. The threshold of 20 was a preliminary responder threshold based on earlier studies. The threshold of 14.6 is specific for the population with overweight or obesity included in the study and calculated using patient global rating anchor questionnaires to reflect participants' own perspective based on FDA recommendations. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold and "No" infers the number of participants who have not achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold. The endpoint was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).

    Time frame: At week 68

  33. Number of TEAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were defined as treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs). On-treatment observation period: the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least seven consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: Week 0 to week 75

  34. Number of SAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Serious adverse event (SAE) results are based on the on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least seven consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: Week 0 to week 75

  35. Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least 7 consecutive missed doses. Severe hypoglycaemia: An episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon or take other corrective actions. plasma glucose (PG) concentrations may not be available during an event, but neurological recovery following the return of PG to normal is considered sufficient evidence that the event was induced by a low PG concentration. Blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: An episode that is BG confirmed by PG value \<3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

    Time frame: Week 0 to week 75

  36. Change in Pulse - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Change in pulse from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  37. Change in Amylase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Change in amylase (units/litre) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  38. Change in Lipase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Change in lipase (units/litre) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  39. Change in Calcitonin - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

    Change in calcitonin (nanogram/litre) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

    Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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Results

Posted Aug 11, 2021

Participant flow

The trial was conducted at 149 sites in 12 countries as follows: Argentina (5 sites), Canada (10 sites), Germany (9 sites), Greece (6 sites), India (18 sites), Japan (12 sites), Russian Federation (9 sites), South Africa (6 sites), Spain (8 sites), United Arab Emirates (5 sites), United Kingdom (10 sites) and United States (51 sites).

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Started403404403
Exposed402403402
Full analysis set (fas)403404403
Safety analysis set (sas)402403402
Completed390391383
Not completed131320
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject10512
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up277
Withdrew: Death111

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Change in body weight (%) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75). On-treatment observation period: the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2-week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage point of body weight
Change in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
Percentage point of body weightSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
In-trial observation period-9.9 ± 8.0-3.3 ± 5.5
On-treatment observation period-10.7 ± 7.8-3.1 ± 5.2
Statistical analysis
  • Semaglutide 2.4 mg vs Placebo · ANCOVA · p = <0.0001 · Treatment difference: -6.21 · 95% CI -7.28 to -5.15
  • Semaglutide 2.4 mg vs Placebo · MMRM · p = <0.0001 · Treatment difference: -7.57 · 95% CI -8.56 to -6.58
PrimaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥5% - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact. On-treatment observation period: the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥5% - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
ParticipantsSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
In-trial observation period — Yes267107
In-trial observation period — No121269
On-treatment observation period — Yes25794
On-treatment observation period — No94246
Statistical analysis
  • Semaglutide 2.4 mg vs Placebo · Regression, Logistic · p = <0.0001 · Odds ratio (or): 4.88 · 95% CI 3.58 to 6.64
  • Semaglutide 2.4 mg vs Placebo · Regression, Logistic · p = <0.0001 · Odds ratio (or): 8.69 · 95% CI 6.31 to 11.97
SecondaryChange in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg

Change in body weight (%) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage point of body weight
Change in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg
Percentage point of body weightSemaglutide 2.4 mgSemaglutide 1.0 mg
Change in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg-9.9 ± 8.0-7.2 ± 6.6
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥5% - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg

Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥5% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥5% - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg
ParticipantsSemaglutide 2.4 mgSemaglutide 1.0 mg
Yes267217
No121163
SecondaryChange in Waist Circumference

Change in waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Centimetre (cm)
Change in Waist Circumference
Centimetre (cm)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Waist Circumference-6.9 ± 6.8-9.7 ± 8.1-4.3 ± 6.5
SecondaryChange in Body Weight (Kg)

Change in body weight (kg) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Kilogram (kg)
Change in Body Weight (Kg)
Kilogram (kg)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Body Weight (Kg)-7.1 ± 6.7-9.9 ± 8.5-3.4 ± 6.2
SecondaryChange in BMI

Change in body mass index (BMI) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)
Change in BMI
kilogram per square meter (kg/m^2)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in BMI-2.6 ± 2.4-3.6 ± 3.1-1.2 ± 2.1
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥10%

Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥10% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥10%
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes10917731
No271211345
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥15%

Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥15% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥15%
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes5210012
No328288364
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥20%

Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥20% of their baseline body weight (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥20%
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes18516
No362337370
SecondaryChange in HbA1c (%)

Change in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c (%)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Percentage point of HbA1c
Change in HbA1c (%)
Percentage point of HbA1cSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in HbA1c (%)-1.5 ± 1.1-1.7 ± 1.2-0.3 ± 1.3
SecondaryChange in HbA1c (mmol/Mol)

Change in HbA1c (mmol/mol) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · millimoles per mole (mmol/mol)
Change in HbA1c (mmol/Mol)
millimoles per mole (mmol/mol)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in HbA1c (mmol/Mol)-16.9 ± 12.3-18.7 ± 13.0-3.4 ± 14.3
SecondaryChange in FPG (mg/dL)

Change in fasting plasma glucose (FPG) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)
Change in FPG (mg/dL)
milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in FPG (mg/dL)-36.5 ± 45.1-37.9 ± 45.9-2.3 ± 53.1
SecondaryChange in Fasting Serum Insulin

Change in fasting serum insulin from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Picomoles per litre (pmol/L)
Change in Fasting Serum Insulin
Picomoles per litre (pmol/L)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Fasting Serum Insulin0.94 ± 59.80.90 ± 65.40.93 ± 53.6
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol)

Number of participants who achieved HbA1c \<7% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): HbA1c <7.0% (53 mmol/Mol)
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes27229999
No10482275
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): HbA1c ≤6.5% (48 mmol/Mol)

Number of participants who achieved HbA1c ≤6.5% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): HbA1c ≤6.5% (48 mmol/Mol)
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes22625758
No150124316
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥10% and HbA1c <7.0%

Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥10% of their baseline body weight and HbA1c \<7.0% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥10% and HbA1c <7.0%
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes10517025
No271211349
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥15% and HbA1c <7.0%

Number of participants who achieved weight reduction ≥15% of their baseline body weight and HbA1c \<7.0% (yes/no) at week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction ≥15% and HbA1c <7.0%
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes499811
No327283363
SecondaryChange in Systolic Blood Pressure

Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Millimetre of mercury (mmHg)
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure
Millimetre of mercury (mmHg)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure-3 ± 15-4 ± 140 ± 15
SecondaryChange in Diastolic Blood Pressure

Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Millimetre of mercury (mmHg)
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure
Millimetre of mercury (mmHg)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure-1 ± 9-2 ± 9-1 ± 9
SecondaryChange in Total Cholesterol

Change in total cholesterol (measured in milligram per decilitre (mg/dL)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of total cholesterol
Change in Total Cholesterol
Ratio of total cholesterolSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Total Cholesterol0.97 ± 20.10.99 ± 17.91.00 ± 18.9
SecondaryChange in HDL Cholesterol

Change in high density lipoprotein (HDL; measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of HDL cholesterol
Change in HDL Cholesterol
Ratio of HDL cholesterolSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in HDL Cholesterol1.06 ± 16.01.07 ± 15.71.04 ± 15.3
SecondaryChange in LDL Cholesterol

Change in low density lipoprotein (LDL; measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of LDL cholesterol
Change in LDL Cholesterol
Ratio of LDL cholesterolSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in LDL Cholesterol0.99 ± 37.51.00 ± 30.91.00 ± 28.9
SecondaryChange in VLDL Cholesterol

Change in very low density lipoprotein (VLDL; measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of VLDL cholesterol
Change in VLDL Cholesterol
Ratio of VLDL cholesterolSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in VLDL Cholesterol0.82 ± 42.10.80 ± 42.00.92 ± 40.5
SecondaryChange in Free Fatty Acids

Change in free fatty acids (measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of free fatty acids
Change in Free Fatty Acids
Ratio of free fatty acidsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Free Fatty Acids0.85 ± 61.40.84 ± 68.71.01 ± 62.3
SecondaryChange in Triglycerides

Change in triglycerides (measured in mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of triglycerides
Change in Triglycerides
Ratio of triglyceridesSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Triglycerides0.81 ± 44.50.79 ± 43.80.92 ± 44.5
SecondaryChange in hsCRP

Change in high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP; measured in milligram per ilitre (mg/L)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of hsCRP
Change in hsCRP
Ratio of hsCRPSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in hsCRP0.59 ± 115.70.50 ± 125.70.84 ± 90.9
SecondaryChange in PAI-1 Activity

Change in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1; measured in arbritary units per millilitre (AU/mL)) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of PAI-1 activity
Change in PAI-1 Activity
Ratio of PAI-1 activitySemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in PAI-1 Activity1.21 ± 73.71.06 ± 80.81.42 ± 68.9
SecondaryChange in Short Form 36 v2.0 Acute (SF-36) (Physical Functioning Score)

SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ questionnaire measured 8 domains of functional health and well-being as well as 2 component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). This endpoint shows results for 'physical functioning domain'. The 0-100 scale scores from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively. Change from week 0 in the domain scores were evaluated at week 68. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Score on a scale
Change in Short Form 36 v2.0 Acute (SF-36) (Physical Functioning Score)
Score on a scaleSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Short Form 36 v2.0 Acute (SF-36) (Physical Functioning Score)2.1 ± 6.82.8 ± 7.70.8 ± 7.0
SecondaryChange in SF-36 (All Scores Except Physical Functioning)

SF-36 is a 36-item patient-reported survey of patient health that measures the participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36v2™ questionnaire measured 8 domains of functional health and well-being as well as 2 component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). This endpoint shows results for all the domains, except physical functioning. The 0-100 scale scores from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of the scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation respectively. Change from week 0 in the domain scores and component summary scores were evaluated at week 68. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Score on a scale
Change in SF-36 (All Scores Except Physical Functioning)
Score on a scaleSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Role-Physical0.6 ± 6.90.8 ± 7.40.0 ± 7.1
Bodily Pain0.4 ± 8.30.3 ± 9.0-0.4 ± 8.6
General Health1.7 ± 7.22.2 ± 7.30.6 ± 7.5
Vitality-0.1 ± 7.80.8 ± 7.9-0.9 ± 7.9
Social Functioning-0.3 ± 6.60.2 ± 6.6-0.7 ± 7.4
Role-Emotional-0.4 ± 7.3-0.4 ± 7.7-1.1 ± 7.8
Mental Health-0.9 ± 7.5-0.4 ± 6.9-1.6 ± 7.5
Physical component summary1.9 ± 6.42.3 ± 7.20.9 ± 6.6
Mental component summary-1.4 ± 7.4-0.9 ± 6.9-1.8 ± 7.6
SecondaryChange in IWQOL-Lite for CT (Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score)

The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on patients' quality of life within the context of clinical trials. IWQOL-Lite-CT is a 20-item questionnaire-based instrument used to assess the impact of body weight changes on participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. This endpoint shows results for 'physical function domain'. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Score on a scale
Change in IWQOL-Lite for CT (Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score)
Score on a scaleSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in IWQOL-Lite for CT (Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score)8.5 ± 18.811.4 ± 20.84.9 ± 20.4
SecondaryChange in IWQOL-Lite for CT (All Scores Except Physical Function)

The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on patients' quality of life within the context of clinical trials. IWQOL-Lite-CT is a 20-item questionnaire-based instrument used to assess the impact of body weight changes on participant's overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. This endpoint shows results for 'physical and psychosocial domains, and for total'. Results are based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Score on a scale
Change in IWQOL-Lite for CT (All Scores Except Physical Function)
Score on a scaleSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Physical7.6 ± 18.011.0 ± 19.64.4 ± 19.1
Psychosocial8.6 ± 15.79.6 ± 16.75.6 ± 16.5
Total8.2 ± 14.810.1 ± 15.95.2 ± 15.5
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Responder Definition Value for SF-36 Physical Functioning Score

The observed number of participants experiencing a meaningful within participant improvement in SF-36 Physical function after 68 weeks was determined based on two thresholds. The threshold of 4.3 is the default generic responder threshold defined in SF-36 manual for a general population. The threshold of 3.7 is specific for overweight or obese population included in the study and calculated using patient global rating anchor questionnaires to reflect participants' own perspective based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold and "No" infers number of participants who have not achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold. Endpoint was evaluated based on in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Responder Definition Value for SF-36 Physical Functioning Score
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes (with threshold 4.3)8811168
No (with threshold 4.3)282265297
Yes (with threshold 3.7)130158102
No (with threshold 3.7)240218263
SecondaryParticipants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Responder Definition Value for IWQOL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score

The observed number of participants experiencing a meaningful within participant improvement in IWQOL-Lite-CT physical function after 68 weeks was determined based on two different thresholds. The threshold of 20 was a preliminary responder threshold based on earlier studies. The threshold of 14.6 is specific for the population with overweight or obesity included in the study and calculated using patient global rating anchor questionnaires to reflect participants' own perspective based on FDA recommendations. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold and "No" infers the number of participants who have not achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold. The endpoint was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame:
At week 68
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Responder Definition Value for IWQOL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score
ParticipantsSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Yes (with threshold 20)10713183
No (with threshold 20)262245282
Yes (with threshold 14.6)144160113
No (with threshold 14.6)225216252
SecondaryNumber of TEAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Adverse events (AEs) with onset during the on-treatment observation period were defined as treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs). On-treatment observation period: the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least seven consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
Week 0 to week 75
Reported as:
Number · Events
Number of TEAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
EventsSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Number of TEAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo21971388
SecondaryNumber of SAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Serious adverse event (SAE) results are based on the on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least seven consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
Week 0 to week 75
Reported as:
Number · Events
Number of SAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
EventsSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Number of SAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo7153
SecondaryNumber of Treatment Emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during the on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. On-treatment observation period was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least 7 consecutive missed doses. Severe hypoglycaemia: An episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon or take other corrective actions. plasma glucose (PG) concentrations may not be available during an event, but neurological recovery following the return of PG to normal is considered sufficient evidence that the event was induced by a low PG concentration. Blood glucose (BG) confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: An episode that is BG confirmed by PG value \<3.1 mmol/L (56 mg/dL) with symptoms consistent with hypoglycaemia.

Time frame:
Week 0 to week 75
Reported as:
Number · Episodes
Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
EpisodesSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or Blood Glucose-confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo5118
SecondaryChange in Pulse - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Change in pulse from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Mean · Beats/minute
Change in Pulse - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
Beats/minuteSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Pulse - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo2 ± 90 ± 9
SecondaryChange in Amylase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Change in amylase (units/litre) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of amylase
Change in Amylase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
Ratio of amylaseSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Amylase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo1.24 ± 28.31.06 ± 25.0
SecondaryChange in Lipase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Change in lipase (units/litre) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of lipase
Change in Lipase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
Ratio of lipaseSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Lipase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo1.41 ± 57.20.99 ± 51.8
SecondaryChange in Calcitonin - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

Change in calcitonin (nanogram/litre) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Results are based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 68) plus a 2 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.

Time frame:
Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Reported as:
Geometric mean · Ratio of calcitonin
Change in Calcitonin - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo
Ratio of calcitoninSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Change in Calcitonin - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo0.94 ± 60.30.96 ± 38.6

Adverse events

Collected over Week 0 to week 75. Results are based on the SAS which included all randomised participants exposed to at least one dose of randomised treatment.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Semaglutide 1.0 mg1/402 (0.2%)31/402 (7.7%)261/402 (64.9%)
Semaglutide 2.4 mg1/403 (0.2%)40/403 (9.9%)284/403 (70.5%)
Placebo1/402 (0.2%)37/402 (9.2%)190/402 (47.3%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
Abdominal painGastrointestinal disorders3/4020/4030/402
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations3/4023/4031/402
SepsisInfections and infestations3/4020/4030/402
Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders2/4022/4031/402
Acute myocardial infarctionCardiac disorders2/4021/4031/402
Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders2/4022/4032/402
CellulitisInfections and infestations2/4020/4031/402
DehydrationMetabolism and nutrition disorders2/4021/4031/402
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders2/4021/4030/402
PneumoniaInfections and infestations1/4021/4032/402
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventSemaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlacebo
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders128/402135/40337/402
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders88/40286/40348/402
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders54/40286/40311/402
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders51/40270/40322/402
NasopharyngitisInfections and infestations47/40268/40359/402
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations37/40242/40338/402
Decreased appetiteMetabolism and nutrition disorders29/40238/40315/402
HeadacheNervous system disorders33/40231/40320/402
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders28/40227/40314/402
FatigueGeneral disorders19/40228/4034/402

Baseline characteristics

Full analysis set (FAS) which comprised all randomised participants.

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Year)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlaceboTotal
Mean56 ± 1055 ± 1155 ± 1155 ± 11
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlaceboTotal
Female203223190616
Male200181213594
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlaceboTotal
White272237242751
Asian97112108317
Black or African American283537100
Other6161335
American Indian or Alaska Native0426
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander0011
Not Applicable0000
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity, Customized(Participants)Semaglutide 1.0 mgSemaglutide 2.4 mgPlaceboTotal
Not Hispanic or Latino3443573541055
Hispanic or Latino594749155
Not Applicable0000
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Study locations

147 sites
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    Buena Park, California 90620, United States
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    Concord, California 94520, United States
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    Fresno, California 93720, United States
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    Lomita, California 90717, United States
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    Los Angeles, California 90057, United States
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    Mission Hills, California 91345, United States
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    Spring Valley, California 91978, United States
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    Tarzana, California 91356-3551, United States
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    Golden, Colorado 80401, United States
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    Clearwater, Florida 33765, United States
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    Jacksonville, Florida 32205, United States
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    Jacksonville, Florida 32216, United States
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    Kissimmee, Florida 34744, United States
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    Saint Petersburg, Florida 33709, United States
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    Tampa, Florida 33606, United States
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    Alpharetta, Georgia 30022, United States
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    Atlanta, Georgia 30318, United States
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    Roswell, Georgia 30076, United States
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    Chicago, Illinois 60607, United States
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    Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States
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    Springfield, Illinois 62711, United States
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    West Des Moines, Iowa 50265, United States
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    Topeka, Kansas 66606, United States
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    Lexington, Kentucky 40503, United States
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    Louisville, Kentucky 40213, United States
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    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416, United States
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    Olive Branch, Mississippi 38654-3573, United States
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    Butte, Montana 59701, United States
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    Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648, United States
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    Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514, United States
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    Greensboro, North Carolina 27408, United States
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    Greenville, North Carolina 27834, United States
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    Hickory, North Carolina 28601, United States
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    Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, United States
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    Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, United States
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    Wadsworth, Ohio 44281, United States
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    Anderson, South Carolina 29621, United States
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    Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, United States
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    Bristol, Tennessee 37620, United States
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    Nashville, Tennessee 37212, United States
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    Austin, Texas 78749, United States
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    Dallas, Texas 75230, United States
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    Dallas, Texas 75231, United States
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    Dallas, Texas 75251, United States
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    Dallas, Texas 75390-9302, United States
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    Houston, Texas 77079, United States
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    Shavano Park, Texas 78231, United States
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    Saint George, Utah 84790, United States
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    Winchester, Virginia 22601, United States
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    Olympia, Washington 98502, United States
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    Caba, C1060ABA, Argentina
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    Chacabuco, B6740ELF, Argentina
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    Córdoba, X5016KEH, Argentina
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    Mendoza, 5500, Argentina
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    Santiago del Estero, G4200, Argentina
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    Calgary, Alberta T2V 4J2, Canada
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    Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 1W7, Canada
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    Concord, Ontario L4K 4M2, Canada
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    London, Ontario N5W 6A2, Canada
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    Stoney Creek, Ontario L8J 0B6, Canada
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    Toronto, Ontario M4G 3E8, Canada
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    Toronto, Ontario M9V 4B4, Canada
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    Montreal, Quebec H1M 1B1, Canada
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    Montreal, Quebec H4T 1Z9, Canada
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    St-Marc-des-Carrières, Quebec G0A 4B0, Canada
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    Essen, 45136, Germany
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    Falkensee, 14612, Germany
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    Hamburg, 22041, Germany
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    Hamburg, 22607, Germany
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    Lingen, 49808, Germany
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    Münster, 48145, Germany
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    Rehlingen-Siersburg, 66780, Germany
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    Schweinfurt, 97421, Germany
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    Stuttgart, 70378, Germany
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    Athens, GR-11527, Greece
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    Haidari-Athens, GR-12462, Greece
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    Thessaloniki, GR-54636, Greece
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    Thessaloniki, GR-54643, Greece
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    Thessaloniki, GR-57001, Greece
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    Thessaloniki, GR-57010, Greece
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    Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007, India
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380054, India
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    Bangalore, Karnataka 560054, India
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
    Kochi, Kerala 682041, India
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    Mumbai, Maharashtra 400008, India
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    Mumbai, Maharashtra 400012, India
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    Pune, Maharashtra 411013, India
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    New Dehli, New Delhi 110029, India
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    Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
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    Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 013, India
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    Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600086, India
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    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641009, India
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    Kolkata, West Bengal 700054, India
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    Kolkata, West Bengal 700064, India
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    New Delhi, 110088, India
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    Secunderabad, 500 003, India
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    Chiba-shi, Chiba, 260-0804, Japan
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    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0002, Japan
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    Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
    Hokkaido, 060-0062, Japan

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References and documents

Publications

  • Kushner RF, Calanna S, Davies M, Dicker D, Garvey WT, Goldman B, Lingvay I, Thomsen M, Wadden TA, Wharton S, Wilding JPH, Rubino D. Semaglutide 2.4 mg for the Treatment of Obesity: Key Elements of the STEP Trials 1 to 5. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2020 Jun;28(6):1050-1061. doi: 10.1002/oby.22794. PubMed 32441473 ↗
  • Davies M, Faerch L, Jeppesen OK, Pakseresht A, Pedersen SD, Perreault L, Rosenstock J, Shimomura I, Viljoen A, Wadden TA, Lingvay I; STEP 2 Study Group. Semaglutide 2.4 mg once a week in adults with overweight or obesity, and type 2 diabetes (STEP 2): a randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2021 Mar 13;397(10278):971-984. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00213-0. Epub 2021 Mar 2. PubMed 33667417 ↗
  • O'Neil PM, Birkenfeld AL, McGowan B, Mosenzon O, Pedersen SD, Wharton S, Carson CG, Jepsen CH, Kabisch M, Wilding JPH. Efficacy and safety of semaglutide compared with liraglutide and placebo for weight loss in patients with obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo and active controlled, dose-ranging, phase 2 trial. Lancet. 2018 Aug 25;392(10148):637-649. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31773-2. Epub 2018 Aug 16. PubMed 30122305 ↗

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Nov 8, 2018
  • Statistical analysis plan · May 19, 2020

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Individual participant data

Plan to share: Yes — According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Nov 9, 2021, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03552757
Lead sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jun 12, 2018
Start date
Jun 4, 2018
Primary completion
Mar 24, 2020
Completion
May 1, 2020
Results posted
Aug 11, 2021
Last update
Nov 9, 2021

Study contacts

Clinical Reporting Anchor and Disclosure (1452)
study director · Novo Nordisk A/S

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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