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A research study on how well semaglutide works in adolescents with overweight or obesity

Effect and safety of semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly on weight management in adolescents with overweight or obesity - STEP TEENS

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2018-002431-18-AT
Enrollment
192
Registered
2019-06-26
Start date
2019-10-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-04-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Overweight Obesity MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10033307 Term: Overweight System Organ Class: 10027433 - Metabolism and nutrition disorders MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: PT Classification code 10029883 Term: Obesity System Organ Class: 10027433 - Metabolism and nutrition disorders

Interventions

Product Name: Semaglutide B 1.0 mg/mL PDS290 Pharmaceutical Form: Solution for injection in pre-filled pen INN or Proposed INN: semaglutide CAS Number: 910463-68-2 Other descriptive name: SEMAGLUTIDE

Sponsors

Novo Nordisk A/S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Informed consent of parent(s) or legally acceptable representative of subject and child assent, as appropriate obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial - Male or female, ages 12 to less than 18 years at the time of signing informed consent - BMI equal to or above 95th percentile (on gender and age-specific growth charts (CDC.gov)) OR equal to or above 85th percentile (on gender and age-specific growth charts (CDC.gov)) with up to 1 weight related comorbidity (treated or untreated): hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea or type 2 diabetes - History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose weight For subjects with type 2 diabetes at screening the following inclusion criteria apply in addition: - HbA1c equal to or below 10.0% (86 mmol/mol) as measured by central laboratory at screening Are the trial subjects under 18? yes Number of subjects for this age range: 192 F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Prepubertal subjects (Tanner stage 1) - History of type 1 diabetes - A self-reported (or by parent(s)/legally acceptable representative where applicable) change in body weight above 5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records - Subjects with secondary causes of obesity (i.e., hypothalamic, monogenic or endocrine causes) - For subjects with type 2 diabetes only: Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 90 days prior to screening. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: To compare the effect of semaglutide subcutaneous once-weekly versus semaglutide placebo as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity on weight management in adolescents (ages 12 to less than 18 years) with overweight or obesity.;Primary end point(s): Change in BMI from baseline;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Week 0 to week 68;Secondary Objective: 1. To compare the effect of semaglutide subcutaneous once weekly versus semaglutide placebo as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adolescents (ages 12 to less than 18 years) with overweight or obesity on: - Cardiovascular risk factors - Glucose metabolism 2. To compare the safety and tolerability of semaglutide subcutaneous once weekly versus semaglutide placebo as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adolescents with overweight or obesity

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): Subjects achieving equal to or above 5% reduction of body weight from baseline (yes/no);Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Week 0 to week 68

Countries

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, European Union, Ireland, Mexico, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

Public ContactClinical Disclosure (1452)

Novo Nordisk A/S

clinicaltrials@novonordisk.com+45 4444 8888

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026