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ObesityPhase 3STEP 2NCT03552757

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

A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide 1.0 mg and Semaglutide 2.4 mg in people with Obesity and Overweight, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 147 sites in 13 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study will look at the change in the participant's body weight from the start to the end of the study. This is to compare the effect on body weight in people taking semaglutide (a new medicine) and people taking "dummy" medicine. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Obesity, Overweight
What is being tested?
Semaglutide 1.0 mg and Semaglutide 2.4 mg
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
1,210 participants
Where
147 sitesin 13 countries
Study dates
4 Jun 2018to 1 May 2020
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

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

Who cannot join

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

Trial locations and contacts

147 sites in 13 countries.

147 sites in 13 countries

United States50 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Alpharetta, Georgia, 30022

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Anderson, South Carolina, 29621

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30318

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Austin, Texas, 78749

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bristol, Tennessee, 37620

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Buena Park, California, 90620

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Butte, Montana, 59701

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60607

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Clearwater, Florida, 33765

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Concord, California, 94520

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75230

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75231

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75251

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dallas, Texas, 75390-9302

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fresno, California, 93720

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Golden, Colorado, 80401

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27408

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Greenville, North Carolina, 27834

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hickory, North Carolina, 28601

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Houston, Texas, 77079

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32205

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kissimmee, Florida, 34744

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40503

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lomita, California, 90717

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Los Angeles, California, 90057

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40213

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55416

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mission Hills, California, 91345

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Olive Branch, Mississippi, 38654-3573

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Olympia, Washington, 98502

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Roswell, Georgia, 30076

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Salisbury, North Carolina, 28144

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Shavano Park, Texas, 78231

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Spring Valley, California, 91978

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Springfield, Illinois, 62711

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    St. George, Utah, 84790

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    St. Petersburg, Florida, 33709

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tampa, Florida, 33606

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tarzana, California, 91356-3551

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Topeka, Kansas, 66606

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Wadsworth, Ohio, 44281

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    West Des Moines, Iowa, 50265

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Winchester, Virginia, 22601

Other trials in United States

India16 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380007

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380054

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Bangalore, Karnataka, 560054

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600 013

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600086

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641009

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kochi, Kerala, 682041

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kolkata, West Bengal, 700054

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kolkata, West Bengal, 700064

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400008

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400012

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    New Dehli, New Delhi, 110029

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    New Delhi, 110088

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Pune, Maharashtra, 411013

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Secunderabad, 500 003

Other trials in India

Japan12 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chiba-shi, Chiba, 260-0804

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0002

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 812-8582

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hokkaido, 060-0062

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hokkaido, 062-0007

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Ibaraki, 311-0113

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Kashiwara-shi, Osaka, 582-0005

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, 181-0013

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Osaka, 565-0871

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Osaka, 569-1045

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, 060-0001

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tochigi, 323-0022

Other trials in Japan

Canada10 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4J2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Concord, Ontario, L4K 4M2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    London, Ontario, N5W 6A2

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Montreal, Quebec, H1M 1B1

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Montreal, Quebec, H4T 1Z9

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1N 1W7

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint-Marc-des-Carrieres, Quebec, G0A 4B0

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Stoney Creek, Ontario, L8J 0B6

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3E8

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M9V 4B4

Other trials in Canada

United Kingdom10 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chester, CH2 1UL

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Crewe, CW5 5NX

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Glasgow, G31 2ER

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7SX

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Leicester, LE5 4PW

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Soham, CB7 5JD

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Stevenage, SG1 4AB

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Watford, WD25 7NL

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Wellingborough, NN8 4RW

Other trials in United Kingdom

Germany9 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Essen, 45136

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Falkensee, 14612

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hamburg, 22041

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hamburg, 22607

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Lingen, 49808

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Münster, 48145

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Rehlingen-Siersburg, 66780

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Schweinfurt, 97421

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Stuttgart, 70378

Other trials in Germany

Russia9 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Barnaul, 656043

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moscow, 117036

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moscow, 123448

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moscow, 127486

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Moscow, 129110

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 194291

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 194354

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Saint Petersburg, 199226

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Tomsk, 634050

Other trials in Russia

Spain8 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Almería, 04009

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Córdoba, 14004

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Madrid, 28040

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Málaga, 29010

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    San Cristóbal de La Laguna, 38320

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Seville, 41003

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Seville, 41010

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Valladolid, 47010

Other trials in Spain

Greece6 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Athens, GR-11527

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Haidari-Athens, GR-12462

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Thessaloniki, GR-54636

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Thessaloniki, GR-54643

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Thessaloniki, GR-57001

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Thessaloniki, GR-57010

Other trials in Greece

South Africa6 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Brits, North West, 0250

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2001

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2013

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Pretoria, Gauteng, 0181

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Pretoria, Gauteng, 0184

Other trials in South Africa

Argentina5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    CABA, C1060ABA

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Chacabuco, B6740ELF

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Córdoba, X5016KEH

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Mendoza, 5500

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Santiago del Estero, G4200

Other trials in Argentina

United Arab Emirates5 sites
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dubai, 22241

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dubai, 4545

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Dubai, 9115

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Hatta, 7272

  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    Umm Al Quwain City, 24

Other trials in United Arab Emirates

Puerto Rico1 site
  • Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

    San Juan, 00921

Other trials in Puerto Rico

About this study

Official title: Effect and Safety of Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once-weekly in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

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

Conditions
Obesity, Overweight
Being tested
Semaglutide 1.0 mg, Semaglutide 2.4 mg, Placebo I (Semaglutide), Placebo II (Semaglutide)
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Overweight

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Semaglutide 1.0 mgDrug

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

  • Semaglutide 2.4 mgDrug

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

  • Placebo I (Semaglutide)Drug

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

  • Placebo II (Semaglutide)Drug

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

Study groups in NCT03552757
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Semaglutide 1.0 mgExperimentalParticipants will receive semaglutide 1.0 mg and semaglutide placebo I during 68-week treatment period in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Receives: Drug: Semaglutide 1.0 mg; Drug: Placebo I (Semaglutide)
Semaglutide 2.4 mgExperimentalParticipants will receive semaglutide 2.4 mg and semaglutide placebo II during 68-week treatment period in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Receives: Drug: Semaglutide 2.4 mg; Drug: Placebo II (Semaglutide)
Semaglutide placebo I/IIPlacebo comparatorParticipants will receive semaglutide placebo I and II during 68-week treatment period in addition to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
Receives: Drug: Placebo I (Semaglutide); Drug: Placebo II (Semaglutide)

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

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

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

Secondary outcomes (39)
  1. Change in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Semaglutide 1.0 mg

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

  3. Change in Waist Circumference

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  4. Change in Body Weight (Kg)

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  5. Change in BMI

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

  9. Change in HbA1c (%)

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  10. Change in HbA1c (mmol/Mol)

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  11. Change in FPG (mg/dL)

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  12. Change in Fasting Serum Insulin

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

  17. Change in Systolic Blood Pressure

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  18. Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  19. Change in Total Cholesterol

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  20. Change in HDL Cholesterol

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  21. Change in LDL Cholesterol

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  22. Change in VLDL Cholesterol

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  23. Change in Free Fatty Acids

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  24. Change in Triglycerides

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  25. Change in hsCRP

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  26. Change in PAI-1 Activity

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

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

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

    Measured: At week 68

  33. Number of TEAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

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

    Measured: Week 0 to week 75

  34. Number of SAEs - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

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

    Measured: Week 0 to week 75

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

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

    Measured: Week 0 to week 75

  36. Change in Pulse - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  37. Change in Amylase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  38. Change in Lipase - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

  39. Change in Calcitonin - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo

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

    Measured: Baseline (week 0) to week 68

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Jun 2018
  2. Study start4 Jun 2018
  3. Primary completion24 Mar 2020
  4. Study completion1 May 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
1,210 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03552757
Sponsor's protocol ID
NN9536-4374
Other IDs
U1111-1200-8148, 2017-003414-10, 2017
Acronym
STEP 2
Status last verified
Nov 2021
First submitted
30 May 2018
Last updated
9 Nov 2021
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com

Publications

  • Kushner RF, Calanna S, Davies M, Dicker D, Garvey WT, Goldman B, Lingvay I, Thomsen M, Wadden TA, Wharton S, Wilding JPH, Rubino D. Semaglutide 2.4 mg for the Treatment of Obesity: Key Elements of the STEP Trials 1 to 5. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2020 Jun;28(6):1050-1061. doi: 10.1002/oby.22794.

    PubMed 32441473
  • Davies M, Faerch L, Jeppesen OK, Pakseresht A, Pedersen SD, Perreault L, Rosenstock J, Shimomura I, Viljoen A, Wadden TA, Lingvay I; STEP 2 Study Group. Semaglutide 2.4 mg once a week in adults with overweight or obesity, and type 2 diabetes (STEP 2): a randomised, double-blind, double-dummy, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2021 Mar 13;397(10278):971-984. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00213-0. Epub 2021 Mar 2.

    PubMed 33667417
  • Schattenberg JM, Gronbaek H, Kliers I, Ladelund S, Long MT, Nygard SB, Sanyal AJ, Davies MJ. Proteomic signatures reflect effects of semaglutide treatment for MASH. JHEP Rep. 2025 Jul 22;7(10):101521. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2025.101521. eCollection 2025 Oct.

    PubMed 40980163
  • Wadden TA, Brown GK, Egebjerg C, Frenkel O, Goldman B, Kushner RF, McGowan B, Overvad M, Fink-Jensen A. Psychiatric Safety of Semaglutide for Weight Management in People Without Known Major Psychopathology: Post Hoc Analysis of the STEP 1, 2, 3, and 5 Trials. JAMA Intern Med. 2024 Nov 1;184(11):1290-1300. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.4346.

    PubMed 39226070
  • Rubino D, Bjorner JB, Rathor N, Sharma AM, von Huth Smith L, Wharton S, Wadden T, Zeuthen N, Kolotkin RL. Effect of semaglutide 2.4 mg on physical functioning and weight- and health-related quality of life in adults with overweight or obesity: Patient-reported outcomes from the STEP 1-4 trials. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2024 Jul;26(7):2945-2955. doi: 10.1111/dom.15620. Epub 2024 May 2.

    PubMed 38698650
  • Heerspink HJL, Apperloo E, Davies M, Dicker D, Kandler K, Rosenstock J, Sorrig R, Lawson J, Zeuthen N, Cherney D. Effects of Semaglutide on Albuminuria and Kidney Function in People With Overweight or Obesity With or Without Type 2 Diabetes: Exploratory Analysis From the STEP 1, 2, and 3 Trials. Diabetes Care. 2023 Apr 1;46(4):801-810. doi: 10.2337/dc22-1889.

    PubMed 36801984
  • O'Neil PM, Birkenfeld AL, McGowan B, Mosenzon O, Pedersen SD, Wharton S, Carson CG, Jepsen CH, Kabisch M, Wilding JPH. Efficacy and safety of semaglutide compared with liraglutide and placebo for weight loss in patients with obesity: a randomised, double-blind, placebo and active controlled, dose-ranging, phase 2 trial. Lancet. 2018 Aug 25;392(10148):637-649. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)31773-2. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

    PubMed 30122305

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide 1.0 mg and Semaglutide 2.4 mg in people with Obesity and Overweight, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 147 sites in 13 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 147 sites in United States, India, Japan, Canada, United Kingdom and 8 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 11 Aug 2021). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Body Weight (%) - Semaglutide 2.4 mg Versus Placebo (time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03552757, which also lists 7 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Nov 2021.

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