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ObesityPhase 3STEP-HFpEFNCT04788511

Research Study to Investigate How Well Semaglutide Works in People Living With Heart Failure and Obesity

A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide in people with Obesity, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 146 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 how the participants daily life is affected by their heart failure. The study will also look at the change in participants body weight from the start to the end of the study. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Obesity
What is being tested?
Semaglutide
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
529 participants
Where
146 sitesin 13 countries
Study dates
16 Mar 2021to 18 Apr 2023
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 above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent.
  • Body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.0 kg/m^2
  • New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II-IV
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) greater than or equal to 45 percentage at 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
  • Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) greater than or equal to 6.5 percentage (48 mmol/mol) based on latest available value from medical records, no older than 3 months or if unavailable a local measurement at screening

Trial locations and contacts

146 sites in 13 countries.

146 sites in 13 countries

United States50 sites
  • Abington Memorial Hospital

    Abington, Pennsylvania, 19001

  • Endeavor Health Clinical Operations-NCH

    Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005

  • Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Ca

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21229

  • John Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287

  • National Heart Institute Cal

    Beverly Hills, California, 90211

  • Grace Research, LLC

    Bossier City, Louisiana, 71111

  • Medical Univ of South Carolina_Charleston_0

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425

  • University of Chicago Medicine

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637

  • Lindner Center,Christ Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45219

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390

  • Cardiology Consultants of Danville Inc.

    Danville, Virginia, 24541

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202-2689

  • Endeavor Health Glenbook Hosp

    Evanston, Illinois, 60201

  • Northwestern University_Chicago_0

    Evanston, Illinois, 60208

  • Eastern Shore Rsrch Inst, LLC

    Fairhope, Alabama, 36532

  • Virginia Heart

    Falls Church, Virginia, 22042

  • St Francis Hospital Lindner Research Center

    Greenvale, New York, 11548

  • Heart Clinic of Hammond

    Hammond, Louisiana, 70403

  • Chicago Medical Research LLC

    Hazel Crest, Illinois, 60429

  • Ascension St. Vincent Medical Group

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46260

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

  • Univ of Mississippi Med Ctr

    Jackson, Mississippi, 39216

  • Jacksonville Ctr For Clin Res

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32216

  • First Coast Cardiovascular Institute

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32257

  • Baptist Heart Specialists_Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32258

  • University of Kansas Medical Center_Kansas City

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160

  • Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64111

  • The Research Group of Lexington LLC

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40503

  • Bryan Heart

    Lincoln, Nebraska, 68506

  • Keck Medical Center of USC - Outpatient Clinic

    Los Angeles, California, 90033

  • Baptist Health Louisville

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40207

  • Baptist Health Madisonville, Inc

    Madisonville, Kentucky, 42431

  • CV Res Ctr of S Florida

    Miami, Florida, 33173

  • NY Presbyt Hosp-W Cornell Med

    New York, New York, 10021

  • Sentara Health Research Center

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507

  • CHI Health Clinic Cardiology (CUMC - Bergan Mercy)

    Omaha, Nebraska, 68124

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • Hospital of University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298-5058

  • Mayo Clinic Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55902

  • Rochester General Hospital

    Rochester, New York, 14621

  • University of Utah School of Medicine

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132

  • Grace Research, LLC_Shreveport

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71105

  • Sanford Health_Sioux Falls

    Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57117

  • Louisiana Heart Center_Slidell

    Slidell, Louisiana, 70458

  • Louisiana Heart Center

    Slidell, Louisiana, 70458

  • St Louis Heart & Vascular, P.C.

    St Louis, Missouri, 63136

  • Cotton-O'Neil Heart Center

    Topeka, Kansas, 66606

  • Lundquist Inst-Biomed Innovtn

    Torrance, California, 90502

  • Wake Forest School of Medicine

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157

Other trials in United States

United Kingdom16 sites
  • Barnet Hospital - Cardiology Department

    Barnet, EN5 3DJ

  • Southmead Hospital

    Bristol, BS10 5NB

  • St. Richards Hospital_Cardiology

    Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6SE

  • Ninewells Hospital

    Dundee, DD1 9SY

  • Glasgow Clinical Research Facility

    Glasgow, G31 2ER

  • Glasgow Royal Infirmary

    Glasgow, G31 2ER

  • Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

    Glasgow, G51 4TF

  • Wycombe General Hospital

    High Wycombe, HP11 2TT

  • Aintree University Hospital

    Liverpool, L9 7AL

  • University Hospital Aintree

    Liverpool, L9 7AL

  • Manchester Royal Infirmary

    Manchester, M13 9WL

  • Wythenshawe Hospital_North West Heart Centre

    Manchester, M23 9LT

  • Great Western Hospital

    Swindon, SN3 6BB

  • Musgrove Park Hospital

    Taunton, TA1 5DA

  • St George's Hospital

    Tooting, SW17 0QT

  • Yeovil District Hospital - Clinical Research Unit

    Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT

Other trials in United Kingdom

Canada14 sites
  • University of Calgary_Calgary

    Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6

  • Cambridge Cardiac Care Centre

    Cambridge, Ontario, N1R 6V6

  • Univ of Alberta Hosp Edmonton

    Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7

  • Clinique Sante Cardio MC

    Montreal, Quebec, H1T 3Y7

  • Partnrs Adv Cardio Eval (PACE)

    Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 2P6

  • North Shore Heart Centre

    North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7M 2H4

  • North York Diagn & Cardiac Ctr

    North York, Ontario, M6B 3H7

  • Oakville Cardiovascular Research LP

    Oakville, Ontario, L6K 3W7

  • Dr James Cha

    Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 2K1

  • Unv de Cardiologie et dePneum

    Québec, G1V 4G5

  • Heart Health Institute Research, Inc.

    Scarborough Village, Ontario, M1B 4Z8

  • SMH Cardiology Clinical Trials Inc.

    Surrey, British Columbia, V3V 0C6

  • Dr. Louis Yao

    Weston, Ontario, M9N 1W4

  • St. Boniface Hospital

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2HA6

Other trials in Canada

Argentina10 sites
  • CEMEDIC

    CABA, Buenos Aires, C1440CFD

  • Centro de Investigación y Prevención Cardiovascular

    CABA, C1061AAS.

  • Centro de Investigación y Prevención Cardiovascular

    CABA, C1119ACN

  • CEMEDIC

    CABA, C1440CFD

  • Cardiología Palermo Duplicate

    Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aire, 1425

  • Cardiología Palermo

    Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aire, 1425

  • Instituto de Cardiología de Corrientes

    Corrientes, W3400AMZ

  • Consultorio Integral de Atención al Diabético

    Morón, B1708IFF

  • Sanatorio Britanico S.A.

    Rosario, Santa Fe, S2000CVB

  • Master Centre for Argentina

    San Carlos de Bolivar, Buenos Aires, 1334

Other trials in Argentina

Czechia9 sites
  • Nemocnice Jihlava Kardiologie

    Jihlava, 586 33

  • Nemocnice Jihlava

    Jihlava, 586 33

  • Vseobecna fakultni nemocnice a 1 LF UK v Praze

    Prague, 128 00

  • Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice v Praze

    Prague, 128 00

  • IKEM

    Prague, 140 21

  • MEDICON a.s.

    Prague, 170 00

  • Poliklinika Holešovice VISIONARY - Medicon Pharm s.r.o.

    Prague, 170 00

  • Nemocnice Slany Kardiologie

    Slaný, 274 01

  • Nemocnice Tábor a.s.

    Tábor, 390 03

Other trials in Czechia

Germany9 sites
  • Charité - Campus Virchow-Klinikum - Kardiologie, Angiologie und Intensivmedizin (CRU)

    Berlin, 13353

  • Cardiologicum Dresden und Pirna - MVZ "Am Felsenkeller" (Dresden)

    Dresden, 01277

  • Zentrum fuer klinische Studien Suedbrandenburg GmbH

    Elsterwerda, 04910

  • MVZ CCB Frankfurt und Main-Taunus GbR

    Frankfurt, 60389

  • Medical Center - University Of Freiburg

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106

  • Universitätsklinikum Freiburg - Medical Center

    Freiburg im Breisgau, 79106

  • Appel

    Kassel, 34121

  • B. Braun Ambulantes Herzzentrum Kassel MVZ GmbH

    Kassel, 34121

  • Universitatsklinikum Würzburg - Zentrum für Herzinsuffizienz

    Würzburg, 97078

Other trials in Germany

Hungary9 sites
  • Lausmed Kft.

    Baja, Bács-Kiskun county, 6500

  • Szent Margit Rendelőintézet Nonprofit Kft.

    Budapest, 1032

  • Semmelweis Egyetem Szent Rókus Klinikai Tömb

    Budapest, 1085

  • Gottsegen György Országos Kardiológiai Intézet

    Budapest, 1096

  • Semmelweis Egyetem Városmajori Szív- és Érgyógyászat

    Budapest, 1122

  • Jahn Ferenc Dél-pesti Kórház és Rendelőintézet

    Budapest, 1204

  • Selye János Kórház

    Komárom, Komárom-Esztergom, 2921

  • Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Megyei Központi Kórház

    Miskolc, 3526

  • Zala Megyei Szent Rafael Kórház

    Zalaegerszeg, 8900

Other trials in Hungary

Australia6 sites
  • Flinders Medical Centre

    Bedford Park, South Australia, 5042

  • Concord Repatriation General Hospital - Cardiology Department

    Concord, New South Wales, 2139

  • The Canberra Hospital_Garran

    Garran, Australian Capital Territory, 2605

  • Geelong Cardiology Research Unit

    Geelong, Victoria, 3220

  • Royal Brisbane Hospital

    Herston, Queensland, 4029

  • Liverpool Hospital

    Liverpool, New South Wales, 2170

Other trials in Australia

Netherlands6 sites
  • Gelre Ziekenhuizen Apeldoorn

    Apeldoorn, 7334 DZ

  • Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis Beverwijk

    Beverwijk, 1942 LE

  • UMC Groningen

    Groningen, 9713 GZ

  • Saxenburgh Medisch Centrum

    Hardenberg, 7772 SE

  • Frisius MC Leeuwarden

    Leeuwarden, 8934 AD

  • Bravis Ziekenhuis

    Roosendaal, 4708 AE

Other trials in Netherlands

Poland6 sites
  • Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny w Bialymstoku K. Kardio

    Bialystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship, 15-540

  • Malopolskie Centrum Sercowo-Naczyniowe

    Chrzanów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, 32-500

  • Ind. Prak. Lek. w dziedz. Kardiologii lek. med. K. Cymerman

    Gdynia, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 81-157

  • Pro Familia Altera Sp. z o.o.

    Katowice, Silesian Voivodeship, 40-648

  • Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny nr 2 Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi

    Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, 90-549

  • I Katedra i Klinika Kardiologii WUM SPCSK

    Warsaw, 02-097

Other trials in Poland

Israel5 sites
  • Hadassah Ein Karam MC - Cardio Department

    Jerusalem, 91120

  • Western Galilee MC - Cardiology Department

    Nahariya, 22100

  • Rabin MC Beilinson - Heart Failure Unit

    Petah Tikva, 49100

  • Sourasky MC - Cardio Vascular Research Center

    Tel Aviv, 6423906

  • Sheba MC - Cardiology Clinical Research Unit

    Tel HaShomer, 5265601

Other trials in Israel

Denmark3 sites
  • Aarhus Universitetshospital, Hjertesygdomme

    Aarhus N, 8200

  • Herlev og Gentofte Hospital

    Hellerup, Capital Region, 2900

  • Kardiologisk Odense & Svendborg

    Svendborg, 5700

Other trials in Denmark

Spain3 sites
  • Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela

    Madrid, 28023

  • Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago

    Santiago de Compostela, 15706

  • Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valencia

    Valencia, 46010

Other trials in Spain

About this study

Official title: Effect of Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once Weekly on Function and Symptoms in Subjects With Obesity-related Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

This study will look at how the participants daily life is affected by their heart failure. The study will also look at the change in participants body weight from the start to the end of the study. This is to compare the effect on heart failure symptoms and on body weight in people taking semaglutide (a new medicine) to people taking "dummy" medicine.

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 area, thigh or upper arm.

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During the study participants will have talks with the study staff about healthy lifestyle choices including healthy food and physical activity.

The study will last for approximately 59 weeks. Participants will have 11 clinic visits and 1 phone call with the study doctor. Women: Women cannot take part if they are pregnant, breast-feeding or plan to become pregnant during the study period.

Conditions
Obesity
Being tested
Semaglutide, Placebo (semaglutide)
Medical subject headings
Obesity

What participants receive

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

  • SemaglutideDrug

    Semaglutide will be injected into a skin fold, in the stomach, thigh or upper arm once a week at the same day of the week (to the extent possible) throughout the trial.

    Dose gradually escalated from 0.25 mg until target dose. The study will last for approximately 59 weeks.

  • Placebo (semaglutide)Drug

    Placebo will be injected into a skin fold, in the stomach, thigh or upper arm once a week at the same day of the week (to the extent possible) throughout the trial.

    The study will last for approximately 59 weeks.

Study groups in NCT04788511
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SemaglutideExperimentalAll participants will receive either semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly or placebo once weekly as add-on to standard of care. During the first 16 weeks, the dose of semaglutide or placebo will be gradually escalated from 0.25 mg once weekly until target dose.
Receives: Drug: Semaglutide
Placebo (semaglutide)Placebo comparatorAll participants will receive either semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly or placebo once weekly as add-on to standard of care. During the first 16 weeks, the dose of semaglutide or placebo will be gradually escalated from 0.25 mg once weekly until target dose.
Receives: Drug: Placebo (semaglutide)

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ-CSS)

    The KCCQ is a standardized 23-item, self-administered instrument that quantifies heart failure symptoms (frequency, severity, and recent change), physical limitation, quality of life, and social limitation. The overall summary score and all domains have been independently demonstrated to be valid, reliable, and responsive to clinical change. KCCQ-CSS includes the symptom and physical limitation domains of the KCCQ. Scores are transformed to a range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  2. Change in Body Weight

    Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52) is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

Secondary outcomes (13)
  1. Change in Six-minute Walking Distance (6MWD)

    Observed mean change from baseline (week 0) in 6 minutes walking distance (6MWD) test to end of treatment (week 52) is presented. The 6MWD is a common test of functional exercise capacity that assesses the distance a participant can walk in 6 minutes. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  2. The Hierarchical Composite Endpoint: Percentage of Wins of Participant Pairs

    The hierarchical composite outcome measure from baseline (week 0) to end of study (week 57) consists of the components: time to all-cause death, number of heart failure events requiring hospitalization or urgent heart failure visit, time to first heart failure event requiring hospitalization or urgent heart failure visit, difference at least 15 in KCCQ CSS change from baseline to 52 weeks, difference at least 10 in KCCQ CSS change from baseline to 52 weeks, difference at least 5 in KCCQ CSS change from baseline to 52 weeks and difference at least 30 meters in six-minute walking distance change from baseline to 52 weeks. It was analyzed by the win-ratio approach using all participants pairs across treatment groups. Overall summary of wins in each treatment group is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of study (week 57)

  3. Change in C-Reactive Protein (CRP): Ratio to Baseline

    Change in high sensitivity C-reactive protein measured in ratio of C-reactive protein to baseline (week -2) at end of treatment (week 52) is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week -2) to end of treatment (week 52)

  4. Percentage of Participants Achieving 10 Percent (%) Weight Loss (Yes/No)

    Percentage of participants who achieved 10% weight loss (yes/no) from baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52) is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers percentage of participants who have achieved 10% weight loss whereas 'No' infers percentage of participants who have not achieved 10% weight loss. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  5. Percentage of Participants Achieving 15% Weight Loss (Yes/No)

    Percentage of participants who achieved 15% weight loss (yes/no) from baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52) is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers percentage of participants who have achieved 15% weight loss whereas 'No' infers percentage of participants who have not achieved 15% weight loss. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  6. Percentage of Participants Achieving 20% Weight Loss (Yes/No)

    Percentage of participants who achieved 20% weight loss (yes/no) from baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52) is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers percentage of participants who have achieved 20% weight loss whereas 'No' infers percentage of participants who have not achieved 20% weight loss The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  7. Percentage of Participants Improving 5 Points or More in KCCQ Clinical Summary Score (Yes/No)

    Percentage of participants improving 5 points or more in KCCQ-CSS from baseline to end of treatment is presented. The KCCQ is standardized 23-item, self-administered instrument that quantifies heart failure symptoms(frequency, severity, and recent change), physical limitation, quality of life, and social limitation. KCCQ-CSS includes the symptom and physical limitation domains of the KCCQ. Scores are transformed to range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers percentage of participants who have improved 5 points or more in score whereas 'No' infers percentage of participants who have not improved 5 points or more in score. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  8. Percentage of Participants Improving 10 Points or More in KCCQ Clinical Summary Score (Yes/No)

    Percentage of participants improving 10 points or more in KCCQ-CSS from baseline to end of treatment is presented. The KCCQ is standardized 23-item, self-administered instrument that quantifies heart failure symptoms(frequency, severity, and recent change), physical limitation, quality of life, and social limitation. KCCQ-CSS includes the symptom and physical limitation domains of the KCCQ. Scores are transformed to range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. In reported data, 'Yes' infers percentage of participants who have improved 5 points or more in score whereas 'No' infers percentage of participants who have not improved 10 points or more in score. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  9. Change in KCCQ Overall Summary Score (KCCQ-OSS)

    The KCCQ is a standardized 23-item, self-administered instrument that quantifies heart failure symptoms (frequency, severity, and recent change), physical limitation, quality of life, and social limitation. The overall summary score and all domains have been independently demonstrated to be valid, reliable, and responsive to clinical change. KCCQ-CSS includes the symptom and physical limitation domains of the KCCQ while KCCQ-OSS includes the symptom, physical limitation, quality of life, and social limitation domains. Scores are transformed to a range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  10. Percentage of Participants Achieving Threshold for Clinically Meaningful Within-participants Change in KCCQ-CSS (PGI-S)

    The patient global impression of status (PGI-S) for KCCQ was used to rate participants' symptoms of heart failure using 4-category ordinal scale (no symptoms, mild, moderate, severe). KCCQ is standardized 23-item, self-administered instrument that quantifies heart failure symptoms (frequency, severity, and recent change), physical limitation, quality of life, and social limitation. OSS and all domains have been independently demonstrated to be valid, reliable, and responsive to clinical change. KCCQ-CSS includes symptom and physical limitation domains of the KCCQ. Scores are transformed to range of 0-100, in which higher scores reflect better health status. Outcome measure was evaluated based on data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site. The threshold was defined as mean change in KCCQ-CSS in those participants with one-category improvement in PGI-S from baseline to week 52.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  11. Percentage of Participants Achieving Threshold for Clinically Meaningful Within-participants Change in 6MWD (PGI-S)

    Observed mean change from baseline in 6 minutes walking distance (6MWD) test using PGI-S is evaluated for this outcome measure. The 6MWD is a common test of functional exercise capacity that assesses the distance a participant can walk in 6 minutes. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site. The threshold was defined as the mean change in 6MWD in those participants with an one-category improvement in PGI-S from baseline to week 52.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)

  12. Change in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)

    Observed mean change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week -2) to end of treatment (week 52) is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week -2) to end of treatment (week 52)

  13. Change in Waist Circumference

    Change waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to end of the treatment (visit 52) presented. Waist circumference is defined as the abdominal circumference located midway between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest. Measurement must be obtained in standing position with a non-stretchable measuring tape and to the nearest cm or inch. The tape should touch the skin but not compress soft tissue and twists in the tape should be avoided. The participant should be asked to breathe normally. The same measuring tape should be used throughout the trial. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period. In-trial period was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.

    Measured: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (visit 52)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted9 Mar 2021
  2. Study start16 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion18 Apr 2023
  4. Study completion18 Apr 2023

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
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
529 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04788511
Sponsor's protocol ID
EX9536-4665
Other IDs
U1111-1243-4358, 2019-004452-11, 2019
Acronym
STEP-HFpEF
Status last verified
Nov 2025
First submitted
5 Mar 2021
Last updated
5 Dec 2025
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

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide in people with Obesity, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 146 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 2 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 5 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 146 sites in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Argentina, Czechia 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 Jun 2024). 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 Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Clinical Summary Score (KCCQ-CSS) (time frame: From baseline (week 0) to end of treatment (week 52)). 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 NCT04788511, 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 5 Dec 2025.

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