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A Research Study to See How Semaglutide Works Compared to Placebo in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

Effect of Semaglutide Versus Placebo on the Progression of Renal Impairment in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03819153
Acronym
FLOW
Enrollment
3533
Registered
2019-01-28
Start date
2019-06-17
Completion date
2024-01-09
Last updated
2025-03-20

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

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Brief summary

The researchers are doing this study to see if semaglutide can slow down the growth and worsening of chronic kidney disease in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will get semaglutide (active medicine) or placebo ('dummy medicine'). This is known as participants' study medicine - which treatment participants get is decided by chance. Semaglutide is a medicine, doctors can prescribe in some countries for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Participants will get the study medicine in a pen. Participants will use the pen to inject the medicine in a skin fold once a week. The study will close when there is enough information collected to show clear result of the study. The total time participants will be in this study is about 3 to 5 years, but it could be longer.

Interventions

DRUGSemaglutide

Participants are to inject semaglutide with a needle in the stomach, thigh or upper arm. Participants will use a pen to inject semaglutide under their skin. Participants will inject semaglutide 1 time a week on the same day of the week. Participants' dose of semaglutide will be changed over time. Participants start by taking a smaller amount (0.25 mg). After 4 weeks the dose will be increased to 0.5 mg. It will be increased more (to 1 mg) at 8 weeks. Participants will then stay on the same dose for the rest of the study.

DRUGPlacebo (semaglutide)

Participants are to inject placebo (semaglutide) with a needle in the stomach, thigh or upper arm. Participants will use a pen to inject placebo (semaglutide) under their skin. Participants will inject placebo (semaglutide) 1 time a week on the same day of the week. Participants' dose of placebo (semaglutide) will be changed over time. Participants start by taking a smaller amount (0.25 mg). After 4 weeks the dose will be increased to 0.5 mg. It will be increased more (to 1 mg) at 8 weeks. Participants will then stay on the same dose for the rest of the study.

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

* Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent. Japan: Male or female, age above or equal to 20 years at the time of signing informed consent * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus * HbA1c less than or equal to 10% (less than or equal to 86 mmol/mol) * Renal impairment defined either by: 1. serum creatinine-based eGFR greater than or equal to 50 and less than or equal to 75 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 (CKD-EPI) and UACR greater than 300 and less than 5000 mg/g or 2. serum creatinine-based eGFR greater than or equal to 25 and less than 50 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 (CKD-EPI) and UACR greater than 100 and less than 5000 mg/g * Treatment with maximum labelled or tolerated dose of a renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) blocking agent including an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), unless such treatment is contraindicated or not tolerated. Treatment dose must be stable for at least 4 weeks prior to the date of the laboratory assessments used for determination of the inclusion criteria for renal impairment and kept stable until screening

Exclusion criteria

* Congenital or hereditary kidney diseases including polycystic kidney disease, autoimmune kidney diseases including glomerulonephritis or congenital urinary tract malformations * Use of any glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist within 30 days prior to screening * Myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalisation for unstable angina pectoris or transient ischaemic attack within 60 days prior to the day of screening * Presently classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV heart failure * Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation * Current (or within 90 days) chronic or intermittent haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis * Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 90 days prior to screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to First Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR(CKD-EPI); Onset of Persistent eGFR(CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^2; Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy; Renal Death; CV DeathFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants with first composite renal event i.e., from time of randomization to first occurrence of an onset of persistent greater than or equal to (≥) 50 percent (%) reduction in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (chronic kidney disease - epidemiology collaboration \[CKD-EPI\]), onset of persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) \<15 milliliter per minute per 1.73 meter square (mL/min/1.73m\^2), initiation of chronic renal replacement therapy (dialysis or kidney transplantation), renal death, and cardiovascular (CV) death combined data were reported in this outcome measure.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI)From Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of onset of persistent ≥50% reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI) were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^2From Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of onset of persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) \<15 mL/min/1.73m\^2 were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement TherapyFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of initiation of chronic renal replacement therapy (dialysis or kidney transplantation) were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Renal DeathFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of renal death were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of CV DeathFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of CV death were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Annual Rate of Change in eGFR (Chronic Kidney Disease CKD-EPI) (Chronic eGFR Slope)Week 12, Week 234Annual rate of change in eGFR in terms of chronic kidney disease CKD-EPI were reported from Week 12 to Week 234 in-trial period. eGFR was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Change From Baseline in eGFR (CKD-EPI) at Week 12Baseline (Week 0), Week 12Change from baseline in eGFR at Week 12 during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Change From Baseline in eGFR (Cystatin C CKD-EPI) at Week 104Baseline (Week 0), Week 104Changes from baseline in eGFR (cystatin C) at Week 104 in-trial period were reported. Cystatin C was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Change From Baseline in Urinary Albumin-to-creatinine Ratio (UACR) at Week 104: Ratio to BaselineBaseline (Week 0), Week 104Change from baseline in UACR (ratio to baseline) at Week 104 in-trial period were reported. For UACR, the baseline assessment is defined as the mean of the two assessments from the randomization visit. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of a Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event (MACE): Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non Fatal); Non-fatal Stroke; and CV DeathFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants who reported first occurence of non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, and CV death combined data were presented from Week 0 up to Week 234 during on-treatment period. MACE consisted of non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, cardiovascular death and non-fatal stroke. First on-treatment period is defined as period from date of first dose until first time where no dose had been administered within 5 weeks (35 days) or end of the in-trial period, whichever came first.
Annual Rate of Change in eGFR (CKD-EPI) (Total eGFR Slope)From Week 0 up to Week 234Annual rate of change in Total eGFR slope CKD-EPI were reported from baseline at Week 234 in-trial period. eGFR was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal Myocardial InfarctionFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants who reported occurrence of non-fatal acute myocardial infarction from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal StrokeFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants who reported occurrence of non-fatal stroke from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of Major Adverse Limb Events (MALE): Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia HospitalizationFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants with combined data of first occurence of acute limb ischaemia hospitalization and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalization from Week 0 up to Week 234 during on-treatment period were presented. MALE consisted of acute and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalisation.
Number of Participants With Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia HospitalizationFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants of acute limb ischaemia hospitalization and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalization from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. MALE consisted of acute and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalisation. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Week 104Baeline (Week 0), Week 104Change in body weight from Week 0 up to Week 104 during in-trial period, measured in kilograms, were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 104Baseline (Week 0), Week 104Change in HbA1c from Week 0 to Week 104 during in-trial period, measured in percentage point of HbA1c, were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Week 104Baseline (Week 0), Week 104Change in systolic blood pressure from Week 0 to Week 104 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Week 104Baseline (Week 0), Week 104Change in diastolic blood pressure from Week 0 to Week 104 during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Severe Hypoglycaemic EpisodesFrom Week 0 up to Week 234The number of severe hypoglycaemic episodes (such as the seriousness of hypoglycaemia, contributing factors, seizures, and unconsciousness; classified by American Diabetes Association) observed during the in-trial period were reported in this endpoint. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.
Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of All-cause DeathFrom Week 0 up to Week 234Number of participants who reported occurence of deaths from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Countries

Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey (Türkiye), Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Trial participants were randomized to treatment at 383 sites in 28 countries as follows: Argentina (7); Australia (7); Belgium (8); Brazil (7); Bulgaria (7); Canada (25); China (4); France (11); Germany (9); Greece (13); Hungary (10); India (16); Israel (4); Italy (8); Japan (26); Malaysia (6); Mexico (6); Netherlands (9); Poland (7); Russia (21); Slovakia (10); South Africa (8); Spain (7); Thailand (6); Turkey (12); Ukraine (7); United Kingdom (11); and United States (111).

Pre-assignment details

A total of 3533 eligible participants were randomized (1:1) to treatment with semaglutide 1 milligram (mg) (1767) or placebo (1766). The study included a treatment period (up to 60 months or more) and a follow-up period (5 weeks).

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Semaglutide
Participants received a dose of semaglutide subcutaneously once weekly with dose escalation in every 4 weeks in doses 0.25 mg (weeks 0-3), 0.50 mg (weeks 4-7) until the maintenance dose of 1 mg was reached at week 8 and continued 1 mg dose along with standard of care until end of the study (week 238). Participants were followed up for 5 weeks after end of treatment.
1,767
Placebo
Participants received placebo matching semaglutide subcutaneously once weekly along with standard of care until end of the study (week 238). Participants were followed up for 5 weeks after end of treatment.
1,766
Total3,533

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up2330
Overall StudyWithdrawal by Subject2028

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicPlaceboTotalSemaglutide
Age, Continuous66.7 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
66.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
66.6 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
283 Participants556 Participants273 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
1411 Participants2832 Participants1421 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
72 Participants145 Participants73 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
16 Participants25 Participants9 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Asian
407 Participants846 Participants439 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Black or African American
82 Participants160 Participants78 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3 Participants5 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Not reported
40 Participants79 Participants39 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Other
50 Participants95 Participants45 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
White
1168 Participants2323 Participants1155 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
550 Participants1069 Participants519 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
1216 Participants2464 Participants1248 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
227 / 1,767279 / 1,766
other
Total, other adverse events
507 / 1,767522 / 1,766
serious
Total, serious adverse events
877 / 1,767950 / 1,766

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to First Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR(CKD-EPI); Onset of Persistent eGFR(CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^2; Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy; Renal Death; CV Death

Number of participants with first composite renal event i.e., from time of randomization to first occurrence of an onset of persistent greater than or equal to (≥) 50 percent (%) reduction in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) (chronic kidney disease - epidemiology collaboration \[CKD-EPI\]), onset of persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) \<15 milliliter per minute per 1.73 meter square (mL/min/1.73m\^2), initiation of chronic renal replacement therapy (dialysis or kidney transplantation), renal death, and cardiovascular (CV) death combined data were reported in this outcome measure.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to First Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR(CKD-EPI); Onset of Persistent eGFR(CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^2; Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy; Renal Death; CV Death331 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to First Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR(CKD-EPI); Onset of Persistent eGFR(CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^2; Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy; Renal Death; CV Death410 Participants
Comparison: Time from randomization to first composite renal event was analyzed using a Cox proportional hazards model with treatment as categorical fixed factor and stratified by use of sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor (yes/no) at baseline. Based on the available number of events for analysis, the nominal significance level was updated to 0.01612 using the Lan-DeMets alpha spending function. eGFR was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula.p-value: 0.000195% CI: [0.66, 0.88]Regression, Cox
Secondary

Annual Rate of Change in eGFR (Chronic Kidney Disease CKD-EPI) (Chronic eGFR Slope)

Annual rate of change in eGFR in terms of chronic kidney disease CKD-EPI were reported from Week 12 to Week 234 in-trial period. eGFR was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Week 12, Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideAnnual Rate of Change in eGFR (Chronic Kidney Disease CKD-EPI) (Chronic eGFR Slope)-2.36 mL/min/1.73 m^2Standard Error 0.1
PlaceboAnnual Rate of Change in eGFR (Chronic Kidney Disease CKD-EPI) (Chronic eGFR Slope)-3.30 mL/min/1.73 m^2Standard Error 0.1
Secondary

Annual Rate of Change in eGFR (CKD-EPI) (Total eGFR Slope)

Annual rate of change in Total eGFR slope CKD-EPI were reported from baseline at Week 234 in-trial period. eGFR was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideAnnual Rate of Change in eGFR (CKD-EPI) (Total eGFR Slope)-2.19 (mL/min/1.73 m^2)/yearStandard Error 0.1
PlaceboAnnual Rate of Change in eGFR (CKD-EPI) (Total eGFR Slope)-3.36 (mL/min/1.73 m^2)/yearStandard Error 0.1
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Week 104

Change in body weight from Week 0 up to Week 104 during in-trial period, measured in kilograms, were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Baeline (Week 0), Week 104

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Week 104-5.54 KilogramsStandard Deviation 6.57
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Body Weight at Week 104-1.43 KilogramsStandard Deviation 6.33
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Week 104

Change in diastolic blood pressure from Week 0 to Week 104 during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Week 104

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideChange From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Week 104-0.4 millimeters of mercuryStandard Deviation 9.6
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure at Week 104-0.8 millimeters of mercuryStandard Deviation 10.4
Secondary

Change From Baseline in eGFR (CKD-EPI) at Week 12

Change from baseline in eGFR at Week 12 during in-trial period were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Week 12

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideChange From Baseline in eGFR (CKD-EPI) at Week 12-1.07 mL/min/1.73m^2Standard Deviation 8.16
PlaceboChange From Baseline in eGFR (CKD-EPI) at Week 12-1.07 mL/min/1.73m^2Standard Deviation 7.73
Secondary

Change From Baseline in eGFR (Cystatin C CKD-EPI) at Week 104

Changes from baseline in eGFR (cystatin C) at Week 104 in-trial period were reported. Cystatin C was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Week 104

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideChange From Baseline in eGFR (Cystatin C CKD-EPI) at Week 104-2.1 mL/min/1.73m^2Standard Deviation 11.4
PlaceboChange From Baseline in eGFR (Cystatin C CKD-EPI) at Week 104-5.4 mL/min/1.73m^2Standard Deviation 9.7
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 104

Change in HbA1c from Week 0 to Week 104 during in-trial period, measured in percentage point of HbA1c, were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Week 104

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideChange From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 104-0.86 Percentage of HbA1cStandard Deviation 1.35
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) at Week 104-0.04 Percentage of HbA1cStandard Deviation 1.29
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Week 104

Change in systolic blood pressure from Week 0 to Week 104 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Week 104

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideChange From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Week 104-3.9 Millimeters of mercuryStandard Deviation 17.6
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure at Week 104-1.4 Millimeters of mercuryStandard Deviation 18.3
Secondary

Change From Baseline in Urinary Albumin-to-creatinine Ratio (UACR) at Week 104: Ratio to Baseline

Change from baseline in UACR (ratio to baseline) at Week 104 in-trial period were reported. For UACR, the baseline assessment is defined as the mean of the two assessments from the randomization visit. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: Baseline (Week 0), Week 104

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization. Here 'overall number of participants analyzed' signifies number of participants evaluable for this outcome measure.

ArmMeasureValue (GEOMETRIC_MEAN)Dispersion
SemaglutideChange From Baseline in Urinary Albumin-to-creatinine Ratio (UACR) at Week 104: Ratio to Baseline0.60 RatioGeometric Coefficient of Variation 224.09
PlaceboChange From Baseline in Urinary Albumin-to-creatinine Ratio (UACR) at Week 104: Ratio to Baseline0.89 RatioGeometric Coefficient of Variation 211.7
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of CV Death

Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of CV death were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of CV Death123 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of CV Death169 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy

Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of initiation of chronic renal replacement therapy (dialysis or kidney transplantation) were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy87 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Initiation of Chronic Renal Replacement Therapy100 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI)

Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of onset of persistent ≥50% reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI) were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI)165 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent ≥50% Reduction in eGFR (CKD-EPI)213 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^2

Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of onset of persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) \<15 mL/min/1.73m\^2 were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^292 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Onset of Persistent eGFR (CKD-EPI) <15mL/Min/1.73m^2110 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Renal Death

Number of participants from time of randomization to time to occurrence of renal death were reported. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Renal Death5 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Occurrence of Renal Death5 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of a Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event (MACE): Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non Fatal); Non-fatal Stroke; and CV Death

Number of participants who reported first occurence of non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, and CV death combined data were presented from Week 0 up to Week 234 during on-treatment period. MACE consisted of non-fatal acute myocardial infarction, cardiovascular death and non-fatal stroke. First on-treatment period is defined as period from date of first dose until first time where no dose had been administered within 5 weeks (35 days) or end of the in-trial period, whichever came first.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of a Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event (MACE): Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non Fatal); Non-fatal Stroke; and CV Death212 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of a Major Adverse Cardiovascular Event (MACE): Acute Myocardial Infarction (Non Fatal); Non-fatal Stroke; and CV Death254 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of Major Adverse Limb Events (MALE): Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization

Number of participants with combined data of first occurence of acute limb ischaemia hospitalization and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalization from Week 0 up to Week 234 during on-treatment period were presented. MALE consisted of acute and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalisation.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of Major Adverse Limb Events (MALE): Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization16 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to First Occurrence of Major Adverse Limb Events (MALE): Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization28 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of All-cause Death

Number of participants who reported occurence of deaths from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of All-cause Death227 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of All-cause Death279 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction

Number of participants who reported occurrence of non-fatal acute myocardial infarction from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction52 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction64 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal Stroke

Number of participants who reported occurrence of non-fatal stroke from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal Stroke63 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants From Time of Randomization to Time to Occurrence of Each of the Individual Components of the Confirmatory Secondary MACE Endpoint: Non-fatal Stroke51 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization

Number of participants of acute limb ischaemia hospitalization and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalization from Week 0 up to Week 234 during in-trial period were presented. MALE consisted of acute and chronic limb ischaemia hospitalisation. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
SemaglutideNumber of Participants With Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia HospitalizationAcute limb ischaemia hospitalization1 Participants
SemaglutideNumber of Participants With Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia HospitalizationChronic limb ischaemia hospitalization16 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia HospitalizationAcute limb ischaemia hospitalization3 Participants
PlaceboNumber of Participants With Acute Limb Ischaemia Hospitalization and Chronic Limb Ischaemia HospitalizationChronic limb ischaemia hospitalization25 Participants
Secondary

Number of Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes

The number of severe hypoglycaemic episodes (such as the seriousness of hypoglycaemia, contributing factors, seizures, and unconsciousness; classified by American Diabetes Association) observed during the in-trial period were reported in this endpoint. In-trial observation period was defined as the period from date of randomization to the first of (both inclusive): date of follow-up visit, date when participant withdrew consent, date of last contact with participant (for participant lost to follow-up), and date of death.

Time frame: From Week 0 up to Week 234

Population: FAS included all unique randomized participants who were grouped according to the treatment assigned at randomization.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
SemaglutideNumber of Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes37 Episodes
PlaceboNumber of Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes37 Episodes

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 2, 2026