Trial Investigating the Effect of Semaglutide on Energy Intake, Appetite Sensations, Postprandial Glucose and Triglyceride Metabolism and Gastric Emptying in Obese Subjects Compared With Placebo

NCT ID: NCT02079870

Last Updated: 2017-12-02

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-03-06

Study Completion Date

2015-01-07

Brief Summary

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This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of the trial is to investigate the effect of semaglutide on energy intake, appetite sensations, postprandial glucose and triglyceride metabolism and gastric emptying in obese subjects compared with placebo.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Diabetes Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder Obesity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Sema

Two 12-week treatment periods separated by a wash-out period of 5-7 weeks. Finally, a follow-up visit is performed 5-7 weeks after last dosing

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

semaglutide

Intervention Type DRUG

Solution for subcutaneous (s.c. - under the skin) injection. 0.25 mg semaglutide once weekly for four weeks, 0.5 mg semaglutide once weekly for four weeks followed by 1.0 mg semaglutide once weekly for five weeks

Placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

placebo

Intervention Type DRUG

Solution for subcutaneous (s.c. - under the skin) injection

Interventions

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semaglutide

Solution for subcutaneous (s.c. - under the skin) injection. 0.25 mg semaglutide once weekly for four weeks, 0.5 mg semaglutide once weekly for four weeks followed by 1.0 mg semaglutide once weekly for five weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

placebo

Solution for subcutaneous (s.c. - under the skin) injection

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent
* HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin A1c) below 6.5%
* A BMI (body mass index) between 30-45 kg/m\^2 (both inclusive)

Exclusion Criteria

* Females who are pregnant, breast-feeding or intend to become pregnant or is of childbearing potential and not using adequate contraceptive method (adequate contraceptive measures as required by local law or practice, UK requirements: adequate contraceptive measures are defined as established use of oral, injected or implanted hormonal methods of contraception, sterilisation, intrauterine device or intrauterine system, or consistent use of barrier methods together with the use of spermicide, and sexual abstinence)
* Any disorder which, in the opinion of the investigator, might jeopardise subject's safety or compliance with the protocol
* Diagnosis of type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
* Anticipated change in lifestyle (e.g. eating, exercise or sleeping pattern) during the trial
* Use of any prescription or non-prescription medication which could interfere with trial pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic results, as judged by the investigator or specifically: 1) within 12 months prior to screening any weight lowering pharmacotherapy or pharmacotherapy that may cause weight gain, including systemic corticosteroids (except for a short course of treatment, i.e., 7-10 days), tri-cyclic antidepressants, atypical antipsychotic and mood stabilizers, 2) within 3 months prior to screening use of statins, antihyperlipidemics including fibrates or nicotinic acid and its derivates, 3) supplementation with omega 3 fatty acids from 1 month prior to screening, 4) co-treatment with antihypertensive drugs is allowed if treatment has been stable for at least 1 month prior to screening and treatment should be kept unchanged during the trial
* Significant history of alcoholism or drug/chemical abuse within 1 year from screening, or a positive result of the urine drug screen or alcohol breath test, or consuming more than 21 units of alcohol per week for females and 28 units of alcohol per week for males (1 unit of alcohol equals ½ pint \[285 mL\] of beer or lager, 1 glass \[125 mL\] of wine, or 1/6 gill \[25 mL\] of spirits)
* Smoking or use of any nicotine products (including nicotine patches, gum etc.) in the last 3 months prior to screening or a positive cotinine test
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Novo Nordisk A/S

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Novo Nordisk A/S

Locations

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Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

Leeds, , United Kingdom

Site Status

Countries

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United Kingdom

References

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Blundell J, Finlayson G, Axelsen M, Flint A, Gibbons C, Kvist T, Hjerpsted JB. Effects of once-weekly semaglutide on appetite, energy intake, control of eating, food preference and body weight in subjects with obesity. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2017 Sep;19(9):1242-1251. doi: 10.1111/dom.12932. Epub 2017 May 5.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 28266779 (View on PubMed)

Hjerpsted JB, Flint A, Brooks A, Axelsen MB, Kvist T, Blundell J. Semaglutide improves postprandial glucose and lipid metabolism, and delays first-hour gastric emptying in subjects with obesity. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2018 Mar;20(3):610-619. doi: 10.1111/dom.13120. Epub 2017 Oct 27.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 28941314 (View on PubMed)

Related Links

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http://novonordisk-trials.com

Clinical Trials at Novo Nordisk

Other Identifiers

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2013-000012-24

Identifier Type: EUDRACT_NUMBER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

U1111-1138-2039

Identifier Type: OTHER

Identifier Source: secondary_id

NN9535-3685

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id