This study will look at the change in 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. Together with the medicine, the participant will also be part of an intensive lifestyle program where the participant will have talks with study staff about healthy food choices, what the participant can do to lose weight and be more physically active. The participant will either get semaglutide or "dummy" medicine - which treatment the participant gets is decided by chance. The participant will need to take 1 injection once a week. The study medicine is injected with a thin needle in a skin fold in the stomach, thigh or upper arm. For the first 2 months the participant will be on a low calorie diet. The diet is made up of bars, shakes and 1 low calorie pre-prepared meal for each day. The study will last for about 1.5 years. The participant will have 32 clinic visits with the study doctor.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
611
Subcutaneous (s.c., under the skin) injections of semaglutide once weekly at escalating doses (0.25 mg/week, 0.5 mg/week, 1.0 mg/week, 1.7 mg/week, 2.4 mg/week). The dose will be escalated to next level every 4 weeks.
S.c. injections of placebo once weekly at a similar dose escalation manner as semaglutide (placebo matched to semaglutide 0.25 mg/week, 0.5 mg/week, 1.0 mg/week, 1.7 mg/week, 2.4 mg/week). The dose will be escalated to next level every 4 weeks.
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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Montgomery, Alabama, United States
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Peoria, Arizona, United States
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Anaheim, California, United States
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Escondido, California, United States
Change in Body Weight (%)
Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment 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: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction More Than or Equal to 5%
Number of participants who achieved greater than or equal to (≥) 5% weight loss after 68 weeks is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the number of participants who have achieved ≥ 5% weight loss, whereas 'No' infers the number of participants who have not achieved ≥ 5% weight loss. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from both in-trial and on-treatment observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75). On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption.
Time frame: After 68 weeks
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction More Than or Equal to 10%
Number of participants who achieved greater than or equal to (≥) 10% weight loss after 68 weeks is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers number of participants who have achieved ≥ 10% weight loss whereas 'No' infers number of participants who have not achieved ≥ 10% weight loss. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: After 68 weeks
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction More Than or Equal to 15%
Number of participants who achieved greater than or equal to (≥) 15% weight loss after 68 weeks is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers number of participants who have achieved ≥ 15% weight loss whereas 'No' infers number of participants who have not achieved ≥ 15% weight loss. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: After 68 weeks
Participants Who Achieve (Yes/no): Body Weight Reduction More Than or Equal to 20%
Number of participants who achieved greater than or equal to (≥) 20% weight loss after 68 weeks is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers number of participants who have achieved ≥ 20% weight loss whereas 'No' infers number of participants who have not achieved ≥ 20% weight loss. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: After 68 weeks
Change in Waist Circumference
Change in waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure
Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Short Form-36 (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 eight domains of functional health and well-being as well as two component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). 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. These endpoints were evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Body Weight (Kg)
Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Body Mass Index
Change in body mass index from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in HbA1c (%)
Change in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in HbA1c (mmol/Mol)
Change in HbA1c from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose
Change in fasting plasma glucose from week 0 to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Fasting Serum Insulin
Change in fasting serum insulin from week 0 to week 68 \[measured as milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/mL)\] is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure
Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Total Cholesterol
Change in fasting total cholesterol from baseline (week 0) to week 68 (measured as mg/dL) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in High-density Lipoproteins (HDL)
Change in fasting HDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 (measured as mg/dL) is presented as ratio to baseline.The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Low-density Lipoproteins (LDL)
Change in fasting LDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 (measured as mg/dL) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)
Change in fasting VLDL from baseline (week 0) to week 68 (measured as mg/dL) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Free Fatty Acids
Change in fasting free fatty acids from baseline (week 0) to week 68 (measured as mg/dL) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Triglycerides
Change in fasting triglycerides from baseline (week 0) to week 68 (measured as mg/dL) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein
Change in high sensitivity C-reactive protein from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 Activity
Change in plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 activity from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
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 number of participants who have achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold and "No" infers number of participants who have not achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold. The endpoint was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period which is uninterrupted time interval from randomization (week 0) to last trial related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: After 68 weeks
Change in Body Weight
Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 8 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomisation (week 0) to last trial-related subject-site contact (week 75).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 8
Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (AEs)
An adverse event (AE) was defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom or disease temporally associated with the use of a product, whether or not considered related to the product. All AEs mentioned here are treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE) defined as an event that had onset date (or increase in severity) on or after the first day of exposure to treatment. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 7 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 7 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 75
Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose results in death, or is life-threatening, or requires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or may have caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or requires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage. The SAEs occurred from week 0 to week 75 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68), including 7 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 7 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 75
Change in Pulse
Change in pulse from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Amylase
Change in amylase (measured as U/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Lipase
Change in lipase (measured as U/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
Change in Calcitonin
Change in calcitonin (measured as ng/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the first (week 0) to last trial product administration (week 68) including 2 weeks of follow-up. It excludes any period of temporary treatment interruption. Temporary treatment interruption is defined as more than 2 consecutive missed doses (off-treatment period).
Time frame: Baseline (week 0) to week 68
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