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STEP 1: Research Study Investigating How Well Semaglutide Works in People Suffering From Overweight or Obesity

Effect and Safety of Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once-weekly in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03548935
Acronym
STEP 1
Enrollment
1961
Registered
2018-06-07
Start date
2018-06-04
Completion date
2021-03-05
Last updated
2021-11-19

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Conditions

Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Overweight or Obesity

Brief summary

This study will look at the change in participants' body weight from the start to the end of the study. The weight loss in participants taking semaglutide (a new medicine) will be compared to the weight loss of participants taking dummy medicine. In addition to taking the medicine, participants will have talks with study staff about healthy food choices, how to be more physically active and what you can do to lose weight. Participants will either get semaglutide or dummy medicine - which treatment participants get, is decided by chance. Participants will need to take 1 injection 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 has two phases: A main phase and an extension phase.The main phase will last for about 1.5 years. Participants will have 15 clinic visits and 10 phone calls with the study doctor. Extension phase: Approximately 300 participants will continue in the extension phase in the following countries only: Canada, Germany, the UK and selected sites in the US and Japan. These participants will be in the study for about 2.5 years.They will not receive treatment, but will attend another 5 follow-up visits with the study doctor.

Interventions

DRUGSemaglutide

Participants will receive semaglutide subcutaneous (s.c.; under the skin) injection(s) once-weekly as well as diet and physical activity counselling for 68 weeks. Dose escalation of semaglutide will take place as follows: 0.25 mg from week 1 to 4, 0.5 mg from week 5 to 8, 1.0 mg from week 9 to 12, 1.7 mg from week 13 to 16 and 2.4 mg from week 17 to week 68.

DRUGPlacebo (semaglutide)

Participants will receive semaglutide matching placebo s.c. injection(s) once-weekly as well as diet and physical activity counselling for 68 weeks.

Sponsors

Novo Nordisk A/S
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

Sponsor staff involved in the clinical trial is masked according to company standard procedures.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Main phase: * 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 30.0 kg/sqm or greater than or equal to 27.0 kg/sqm with the presence of at least one of the following weight-related comorbidities (treated or untreated): hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea or cardiovascular disease * History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight Extension phase: * Informed consent for the extension phase obtained before any trial related activities for the extension phase * On randomised treatment on the target dose at week 68, i.e. treated with 2.4 mg semaglutide once-weekly or semaglutide placebo

Exclusion criteria

Main phase: * Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) greater than or equal to 48 mmol/mol (6.5%) as measured by the central laboratory at screening * A self-reported change in body weight greater than 5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records Extension phase: * Female who is pregnant or intends to become pregnant during the extension phase * Any disorder, unwillingness or inability, not covered by any of the other

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Body Weight (%)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75). On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Participants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)After week 68Number of participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% (yes/no) at week 68 are presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75). On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Participants Who Achieve 20 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Week 68Number of participants who achieved more than or equal to (≥) 20% weight loss at week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Waist Circumference (cm)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75).
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75).
Change in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Baseline (week 0) to week 68SF-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 eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation, respectively, for the 2009 US general population. 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. These endpoints were evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreBaseline (week 0) to week 68IWQoL-Lite for CT is a modified version of an instrument designed to assess weight-related quality of life. It is used to assess the impact of body weight changes on patients' physical and psychosocial functioning in three composite scores (physical function, physical and psychosocial) and a total score. The scores range between 0-100 where higher scores indicate a better quality of life. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. These endpoints were evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Weight (kg)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body mass index from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in HbA1C (%)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in HbA1C (mmol/Mol)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in HbA1c from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (mg/dL)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting plasma glucose from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Fasting Serum Insulin (mIU/L) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting serum insulin from week 0 to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Fasting serum insulin was measured in milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/mL). The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting total cholesterol from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in High-density Lipoproteins (HDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting HDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Low-density Lipoproteins (LDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting LDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Very Low-density Lipoproteins (VLDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting VLDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Free Fatty Acids (mg/dL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting free fatty acids from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Triglycerides (mg/dL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in fasting triglycerides from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) - (mg/L) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in high sensitivity C-reactive protein from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) Activity (AU/ml) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 activity from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Soluble Leptin Receptor (ng/mL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in soluble leptin receptor from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Leptin (ng/mL) - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in leptin from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (%)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body composition (total fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using Dual Energy X-ray Absorpmetry (DEXA). The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (kg)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body composition (total fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using Dual Energy X-ray Absorpmetry (DEXA). The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (%)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body composition (lean body mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (kg)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body composition (lean body mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (%)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body composition (visceral fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (kg)Baseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body composition (visceral fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Weight (%) - DEXA SubpopulationBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented in DEXA subpopulation. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Change in Body Weight (kg) - DEXA SubpopulationBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented in DEXA subpopulation. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Participants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreAfter week 68The observed number of participants experiencing a meaningful within participant improvement in SF-36 Physical function after 68 weeks was determined based on two different 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 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 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 is the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).
Participants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreAfter week 68The 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. In trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)Baseline (week 0) to week 75An adverse event (AE) was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom or disease temporally associated with the use of a product, whether or not considered related to the product. All AEs mentioned here are treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE) defined as an event for which the onset of the event occurs in the on-treatment period. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 7 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 7 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)Baseline (week 0) to week 75A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose results in death, or is life-threatening, or requires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or may have caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or requires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage. The SAEs occurred from week 0 to week 75 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 7 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 7 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Subjects Who Achieve 10 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Week 68Number of participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to (≥) 10% at week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75).
Change in Amylase - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in amylase (measured as units per litre \[U/L\]) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Change in Lipase - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in lipase (measured as units per litre \[U/L\]) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Change in Calcitonin - Ratio to BaselineBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in calcitonin (measured as ng/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Change in PulseBaseline (week 0) to week 68Change in pulse from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Participants Who Achieve 15 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Week 68Number of participants who achieved more than or equal to (≥) 15% weight loss at week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Countries

Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

The trial was conducted at 129 sites in 16 countries as follows (all sites screened and randomized): Argentina (5 sites), Belgium (5 sites), Bulgaria (5 sites), Canada (7 sites), Denmark (1 site), Finland (2 sites), France (7 sites), Germany (13 sites), India (13 sites), Japan (5 sites), Mexico (3 sites), Poland (4 sites), Russian Federation (8 sites), Taiwan(1 site), UK (10 sites), US (40 sites).

Pre-assignment details

The trial included an initial 16-week dose-escalation period and a 52-week dose maintenance period. Participants were randomized in 2:1 ratio either to receive semaglutide 2.4 mg or placebo. The treatment is an adjunct to reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Semaglutide 2.4 mg
Participants were to receive once-weekly subcutaneous (s.c) injection of 0.25 mg Semaglutide administered using a PDS290 pre-filled pen-injector with a 3 mL cartridge containing Semaglutide 1.0 mg/mL or 3.0 mg/mL and followed a fixed-dose escalation regimen, with dose increases every 4 weeks (to doses of 0.5, 1.0, 1.7 and 2.4 mg/week), aiming at reaching the maintenance dose of 2.4 mg after 16 weeks. Treatment was continued on the maintenance dose of 2.4 mg Semaglutide once weekly for an additional 52 weeks until week 68. The treatment was an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
1,306
Placebo
Participants were to receive once-weekly subcutaneous (s.c) injection of 0.25 mg Semaglutide placebo administered using a PDS290 pre-filled pen-injector with a 3 mL cartridge containing Semaglutide placebo 1.0 mg/mL or 3.0 mg/mL and followed a fixed-dose escalation regimen, with dose increases every 4 weeks (to doses of 0.5, 1.0, 1.7 and 2.4 mg/week), aiming at reaching the maintenance dose of 2.4 mg Semaglutide placebo after 16 weeks. Treatment was continued on the maintenance dose of 2.4 mg once weekly for an additional 52 weeks until week 68. The treatment was an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
655
Total1,961

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyDeath11
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up3928
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject2617

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotalSemaglutide 2.4 mg
Age, Continuous47 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12
46 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13
46 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
86 Participants236 Participants150 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
551 Participants1669 Participants1118 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
18 Participants56 Participants38 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
10 Participants27 Participants17 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
80 Participants261 Participants181 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
39 Participants111 Participants72 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
8 Participants33 Participants25 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2 Participants2 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
17 Participants55 Participants38 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
499 Participants1472 Participants973 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
498 Participants1453 Participants955 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
157 Participants508 Participants351 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
1 / 1,3061 / 655
other
Total, other adverse events
1,052 / 1,306447 / 655
serious
Total, serious adverse events
128 / 1,30642 / 655

Outcome results

Primary

Change in Body Weight (%)

Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75). On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: Overall number of participants analyzed = full analysis set (FAS) which comprised all randomized participants. Number Analyzed = number of participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Weight (%)On-treatment observation period-16.9 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 9.4
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Weight (%)In-trial observation period-15.6 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 10.1
PlaceboChange in Body Weight (%)In-trial observation period-2.8 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 6.5
PlaceboChange in Body Weight (%)On-treatment observation period-3.1 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 6.4
Comparison: Treatment policy estimandp-value: <0.000195% CI: [-13.37, -11.51]ANCOVA
Comparison: Hypothetical estimandp-value: <0.000195% CI: [-15.29, -13.55]ANCOVA
Primary

Participants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)

Number of participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to 5% (yes/no) at week 68 are presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75). On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption.

Time frame: After week 68

Population: Overall number of participants analyzed = full analysis set (FAS) which comprised all randomized participants. Number Analyzed = number of participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)In-trial observation periodNo165 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)On-treatment observation periodYes978 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)On-treatment observation periodNo81 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)In-trial observation periodYes1047 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)In-trial observation periodYes182 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)In-trial observation periodNo395 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)On-treatment observation periodNo334 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 5 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)On-treatment observation periodYes165 Participants
Comparison: Treatment policy estimandp-value: <0.000195% CI: [8.88, 14.19]Regression, Logistic
Comparison: Hypothetical estimandp-value: <0.000195% CI: [28.02, 48.95]Regression, Logistic
Secondary

Change in Amylase - Ratio to Baseline

Change in amylase (measured as units per litre \[U/L\]) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: SAS included all participants who received at least one dose of trial product. Overall number of participants analyzed = number of participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Amylase - Ratio to Baseline1.14 Ratio of amylaseGeometric Coefficient of Variation 21.6
PlaceboChange in Amylase - Ratio to Baseline1.03 Ratio of amylaseGeometric Coefficient of Variation 21.4
Secondary

Change in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (%)

Change in body composition (lean body mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (%)3.4 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 5.1
PlaceboChange in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (%)0.2 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 2.7
Secondary

Change in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (kg)

Change in body composition (lean body mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (kg)-5.8 KilogramsStandard Deviation 4.6
PlaceboChange in Body Composition (Lean Body Mass) (kg)-1.8 KilogramsStandard Deviation 2.5
Secondary

Change in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (%)

Change in body composition (total fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using Dual Energy X-ray Absorpmetry (DEXA). The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (%)-3.9 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 5.4
PlaceboChange in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (%)-0.3 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 2.8
Secondary

Change in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (kg)

Change in body composition (total fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using Dual Energy X-ray Absorpmetry (DEXA). The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (kg)-9.3 KilogramsStandard Deviation 8.5
PlaceboChange in Body Composition (Total Fat Mass) (kg)-1.5 KilogramsStandard Deviation 5.1
Secondary

Change in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (%)

Change in body composition (visceral fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (%)-2.2 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 4.4
PlaceboChange in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (%)-0.1 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 4.5
Secondary

Change in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (kg)

Change in body composition (visceral fat mass) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Body composition was assessed using DEXA. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (kg)-0.4 KilogramsStandard Deviation 0.3
PlaceboChange in Body Composition (Visceral Fat Mass) (kg)-0.1 KilogramsStandard Deviation 0.3
Secondary

Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2)

Change in body mass index from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: Overall number of participants analyzed = full analysis set (FAS) which comprised all randomized participants. Number Analyzed = number of participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2)-5.8 Kilogram per square meter (kg/sqm)Standard Deviation 3.8
PlaceboChange in Body Mass Index (BMI) (kg/m2)-1.0 Kilogram per square meter (kg/sqm)Standard Deviation 2.5
Secondary

Change in Body Weight (%) - DEXA Subpopulation

Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented in DEXA subpopulation. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Weight (%) - DEXA Subpopulation-15.8 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 11.1
PlaceboChange in Body Weight (%) - DEXA Subpopulation-3.4 Percentage pointStandard Deviation 6.1
Secondary

Change in Body Weight (kg)

Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Weight (kg)-16.1 Kilogram (kg)Standard Deviation 10.6
PlaceboChange in Body Weight (kg)-2.9 Kilogram (kg)Standard Deviation 7.2
Secondary

Change in Body Weight (kg) - DEXA Subpopulation

Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented in DEXA subpopulation. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: DEXA analysis set (DXA) includes participants in the sub-population of FAS that have had a DEXA scan performed at baseline. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Body Weight (kg) - DEXA Subpopulation-15.5 KilogramsStandard Deviation 11.4
PlaceboChange in Body Weight (kg) - DEXA Subpopulation-3.2 KilogramsStandard Deviation 6.1
Secondary

Change in Calcitonin - Ratio to Baseline

Change in calcitonin (measured as ng/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: SAS included all participants who received at least one dose of trial product. Overall number of participants analyzed = number of participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Calcitonin - Ratio to Baseline0.99 Ratio of calcitoninGeometric Coefficient of Variation 37.6
PlaceboChange in Calcitonin - Ratio to Baseline0.95 Ratio of calcitoninGeometric Coefficient of Variation 40.9
Secondary

Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)

Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)-3 Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)Standard Deviation 9
PlaceboChange in Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)-1 Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)Standard Deviation 9
Secondary

Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (mg/dL)

Change in fasting plasma glucose from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (mg/dL)-9.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 10.9
PlaceboChange in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (mg/dL)-0.4 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)Standard Deviation 12.7
Secondary

Change in Fasting Serum Insulin (mIU/L) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in fasting serum insulin from week 0 to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Fasting serum insulin was measured in milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/mL). The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Fasting Serum Insulin (mIU/L) - Ratio to Baseline0.73 Ratio of fasting serum insulinGeometric Coefficient of Variation 62.3
PlaceboChange in Fasting Serum Insulin (mIU/L) - Ratio to Baseline0.92 Ratio of fasting serum insulinGeometric Coefficient of Variation 56.5
Secondary

Change in Free Fatty Acids (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in fasting free fatty acids from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Free Fatty Acids (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.83 Ratio of free fatty acidsGeometric Coefficient of Variation 78.3
PlaceboChange in Free Fatty Acids (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.93 Ratio of free fatty acidsGeometric Coefficient of Variation 70.8
Secondary

Change in HbA1C (%)

Change in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in HbA1C (%)-0.5 Percentage point of HbA1cStandard Deviation 0.3
PlaceboChange in HbA1C (%)-0.2 Percentage point of HbA1cStandard Deviation 0.3
Secondary

Change in HbA1C (mmol/Mol)

Change in HbA1c from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in HbA1C (mmol/Mol)-5.1 millimoles per mole (mmol/mol)Standard Deviation 3.3
PlaceboChange in HbA1C (mmol/Mol)-1.8 millimoles per mole (mmol/mol)Standard Deviation 3
Secondary

Change in High-density Lipoproteins (HDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in fasting HDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in High-density Lipoproteins (HDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline1.05 Ratio of HDL cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 16.1
PlaceboChange in High-density Lipoproteins (HDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline1.02 Ratio of HDL cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 14.9
Secondary

Change in High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) - (mg/L) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in high sensitivity C-reactive protein from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) - (mg/L) - Ratio to Baseline0.45 Ratio of hsCRPGeometric Coefficient of Variation 128.2
PlaceboChange in High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) - (mg/L) - Ratio to Baseline0.84 Ratio of hsCRPGeometric Coefficient of Variation 102.5
Secondary

Change in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) Score

IWQoL-Lite for CT is a modified version of an instrument designed to assess weight-related quality of life. It is used to assess the impact of body weight changes on patients' physical and psychosocial functioning in three composite scores (physical function, physical and psychosocial) and a total score. The scores range between 0-100 where higher scores indicate a better quality of life. A positive change score indicates an improvement since baseline. These endpoints were evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in physical domain score14.0 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 20
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in total score16.2 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.8
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in psychosocial domain score17.4 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.2
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in physical function domain score15.0 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.6
PlaceboChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in psychosocial domain score6.9 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 17.8
PlaceboChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in physical domain score5.0 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 19.5
PlaceboChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in physical function domain score6.0 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 21.1
PlaceboChange in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trial (IWQoL-Lite for CT) ScoreChange in total score6.3 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 16.8
Secondary

Change in Leptin (ng/mL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in leptin from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Leptin (ng/mL) - Ratio to Baseline0.52 Ratio of leptinGeometric Coefficient of Variation 75.9
PlaceboChange in Leptin (ng/mL) - Ratio to Baseline0.87 Ratio of leptinGeometric Coefficient of Variation 52.7
Secondary

Change in Lipase - Ratio to Baseline

Change in lipase (measured as units per litre \[U/L\]) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: SAS included all participants who received at least one dose of trial product. Overall number of participants analyzed = number of participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Lipase - Ratio to Baseline1.41 Ratio of lipaseGeometric Coefficient of Variation 49.3
PlaceboChange in Lipase - Ratio to Baseline0.97 Ratio of lipaseGeometric Coefficient of Variation 37.3
Secondary

Change in Low-density Lipoproteins (LDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in fasting LDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Low-density Lipoproteins (LDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.97 Ratio of LDL cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 23.7
PlaceboChange in Low-density Lipoproteins (LDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline1.01 Ratio of LDL cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 25.5
Secondary

Change in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) Activity (AU/ml) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 activity from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) Activity (AU/ml) - Ratio to Baseline1.15 Ratio of PAI-1Geometric Coefficient of Variation 86.5
PlaceboChange in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) Activity (AU/ml) - Ratio to Baseline1.53 Ratio of PAI-1Geometric Coefficient of Variation 77.3
Secondary

Change in Pulse

Change in pulse from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: SAS included all participants who received at least one dose of trial product. Overall number of participants analyzed = number of participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Pulse3 beats per minute (bpm)Standard Deviation 10
PlaceboChange in Pulse-1 beats per minute (bpm)Standard Deviation 10
Secondary

Change in Short Form 36 (SF-36)

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 eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). In the metric of norm-based scores, 50 and 10 corresponds to the mean and standard deviation, respectively, for the 2009 US general population. 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. These endpoints were evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (bodily pain score)0.5 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.2
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (role-emotional score)-0.9 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.3
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in physical functioning score (SF-36)2.3 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.6
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (role-physical score)1.1 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.2
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (general health score)2.0 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.2
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (vitality score)0.7 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (social functioning score)-0.3 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.6
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (mental health score)-0.8 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (physical component summary)2.4 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 6.7
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (mental component summary)-1.5 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.1
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (mental health score)-1.7 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.4
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (vitality score)-1.3 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.9
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (role-emotional score)-1.5 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.6
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (mental component summary)-2.1 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.7
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in physical functioning score (SF-36)0.4 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.4
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (social functioning score)-1.4 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.4
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (role-physical score)-0.2 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.2
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (bodily pain score)-1.3 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.9
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (physical component summary)0.2 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.1
PlaceboChange in Short Form 36 (SF-36)Change in SF-36 (general health score)-0.6 Score on a scaleStandard Deviation 7.1
Secondary

Change in Soluble Leptin Receptor (ng/mL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in soluble leptin receptor from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Soluble Leptin Receptor (ng/mL) - Ratio to Baseline1.07 Ratio of soluble leptin receptorGeometric Coefficient of Variation 24.9
PlaceboChange in Soluble Leptin Receptor (ng/mL) - Ratio to Baseline1.02 Ratio of soluble leptin receptorGeometric Coefficient of Variation 22.2
Secondary

Change in Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)

Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)-7 Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)Standard Deviation 14
PlaceboChange in Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)-1 Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)Standard Deviation 13
Secondary

Change in Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in fasting total cholesterol from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.96 Ratio of total cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 14.8
PlaceboChange in Total Cholesterol (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline1.00 Ratio of total cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 15.5
Secondary

Change in Triglycerides (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in fasting triglycerides from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Triglycerides (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.77 Ratio of triglyceridesGeometric Coefficient of Variation 38.3
PlaceboChange in Triglycerides (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.92 Ratio of triglyceridesGeometric Coefficient of Variation 36.2
Secondary

Change in Very Low-density Lipoproteins (VLDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline

Change in fasting VLDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Very Low-density Lipoproteins (VLDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.77 Ratio of VLDL cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 37.7
PlaceboChange in Very Low-density Lipoproteins (VLDL) (mg/dL) - Ratio to Baseline0.92 Ratio of VLDL cholesterolGeometric Coefficient of Variation 35.2
Secondary

Change in Waist Circumference (cm)

Change in waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Semaglutide 2.4 mgChange in Waist Circumference (cm)-14.1 Centimeter (cm)Standard Deviation 9.6
PlaceboChange in Waist Circumference (cm)-4.4 Centimeter (cm)Standard Deviation 6.9
Secondary

Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose results in death, or is life-threatening, or requires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or may have caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or requires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage. The SAEs occurred from week 0 to week 75 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 7 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 7 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 75

Population: SAS included all participants who received at least one dose of trial product.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgNumber of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)164 Events
PlaceboNumber of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)53 Events
Secondary

Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)

An adverse event (AE) was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom or disease temporally associated with the use of a product, whether or not considered related to the product. All AEs mentioned here are treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE) defined as an event for which the onset of the event occurs in the on-treatment period. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 7 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 7 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).

Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 75

Population: SAS included all participants who received at least one dose of trial product.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgNumber of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)9658 Events
PlaceboNumber of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)3302 Events
Secondary

Participants Who Achieve 15 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)

Number of participants who achieved more than or equal to (≥) 15% weight loss at week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 15 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Yes612 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 15 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)No600 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 15 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Yes28 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 15 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)No549 Participants
Secondary

Participants Who Achieve 20 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)

Number of participants who achieved more than or equal to (≥) 20% weight loss at week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: Week 68

Population: FAS included all randomised participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 20 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Yes388 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve 20 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)No824 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 20 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)No567 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve 20 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Yes10 Participants
Secondary

Participants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) 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. In trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: After week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreYes (with threshold 14.6)611 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreYes (with threshold 20)473 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreNo (with threshold 14.6)582 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreNo (with threshold 20)720 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreNo (with threshold 14.6)380 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreNo (with threshold 20)421 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreYes (with threshold 14.6)186 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function Domain (5-items) ScoreYes (with threshold 20)145 Participants
Secondary

Participants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) 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 different 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 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 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 is the uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).

Time frame: After week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreYes (with threshold 4.3)318 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreYes (with threshold 3.7)478 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreNo (with threshold 3.7)717 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreNo (with threshold 4.3)877 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreNo (with threshold 3.7)413 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreYes (with threshold 3.7)153 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreNo (with threshold 4.3)469 Participants
PlaceboParticipants Who Achieve Responder Definition Value (Yes/no) for SF-36 Physical Functioning ScoreYes (with threshold 4.3)97 Participants
Secondary

Subjects Who Achieve 10 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)

Number of participants who achieved weight loss more than or equal to (≥) 10% at week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 75).

Time frame: Week 68

Population: FAS included all randomized participants. 'Overall Number of Participants Analyzed' = participants with available data.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgSubjects Who Achieve 10 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)No374 Participants
Semaglutide 2.4 mgSubjects Who Achieve 10 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Yes838 Participants
PlaceboSubjects Who Achieve 10 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)Yes69 Participants
PlaceboSubjects Who Achieve 10 or More Percent Body Weight Reduction (Yes/no)No508 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 18, 2026