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10 results

Liraglutide suppresses postprandial triglyceride and apolipoprotein B48 elevations after a fat-rich meal in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial.

Hermansen K, Bækdal TA, Düring M, Pietraszek A, Mortensen LS, Jørgensen H, Flint A

Diabetes, obesity & metabolism11 Jun 2013Cited by 121 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study10

10 results from studies that gave the peptide. 10 results from people.

  1. 01HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg reduced mean postprandial triglyceride AUC(0-8h) versus placebo after a fat-rich meal.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide lowered blood fat after a fatty meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial triglyceride AUC(0-8h)
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    AUC(0-8h) treatment ratio
    0.72 ratio
    triglyceride, liraglutide/placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    After 3 weeks, mean postprandial triglyceride (AUC(0-8h) liraglutide/placebo treatment-ratio 0.72, 95% CI [0.62-0.83], p = 0.0004)
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    After each 3-week period, a standardized fat-rich meal was provided, and the effects of liraglutide on triglyceride (primary endpoint AUC(0-8h)), apolipoprotein B48, non-esterified fatty acids, glycaemic responses and gastric emptying were assessed.
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg reduced mean postprandial apolipoprotein B48 AUC(0-8h) versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide lowered apolipoprotein B48 after a fatty meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial apolipoprotein B48 AUC(0-8h)
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    AUC(0-8h) ratio
    0.65 ratio
    apolipoprotein B48, liraglutide/placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    and apolipoprotein B48 (AUC(0-8h) ratio 0.65 [0.58-0.73], p < 0.0001)
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg reduced postprandial triglyceride iAUC(0-8h) and Cmax versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide lowered the incremental and peak blood fat after a fatty meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial triglyceride iAUC(0-8h) and Cmax
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    significantly decreased with liraglutide 1.8 mg versus placebo, as did iAUC(0-8h) and C(max) (p < 0.001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  4. 04HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg reduced postprandial apolipoprotein B48 iAUC(0-8h) and Cmax versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide lowered the incremental and peak apolipoprotein B48 after a fatty meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial apolipoprotein B48 iAUC(0-8h) and Cmax
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    significantly decreased with liraglutide 1.8 mg versus placebo, as did iAUC(0-8h) and C(max) (p < 0.001).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  5. 05HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide did not significantly change non-esterified fatty acids versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide did not significantly change free fatty acids compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant changeNon-esterified fatty acids
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    No significant treatment differences were observed for non-esterified fatty acids.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  6. 06HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide significantly reduced mean postprandial glucose AUC(0-8h) and Cmax versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide lowered blood sugar after a fatty meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial glucose AUC(0-8h) and Cmax
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean postprandial glucose and glucagon AUC(0-8h) and C(max) were significantly reduced with liraglutide versus placebo
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  7. 07HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide significantly reduced mean postprandial glucagon AUC(0-8h) and Cmax versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide lowered glucagon after a fatty meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial glucagon AUC(0-8h) and Cmax
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean postprandial glucose and glucagon AUC(0-8h) and C(max) were significantly reduced with liraglutide versus placebo
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  8. 08HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide did not change the postprandial gastric emptying rate versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, liraglutide did not change how fast the stomach emptied compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant changeGastric emptying rate
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal motility · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Postprandial gastric emptying rate [assessed by paracetamol absorption (liquid phase) and the ¹³C-octanoate breath test (solid phase)] displayed no treatment differences.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  9. 09HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, mean low-density lipoprotein cholesterol decreased significantly with liraglutide versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, LDL cholesterol was lower with liraglutide than with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseLDL cholesterol
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol decreased significantly with liraglutide versus placebo.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.
  10. 10HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 2 diabetes, mean total cholesterol decreased significantly with liraglutide versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 2 diabetes, total cholesterol was lower with liraglutide than with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseTotal cholesterol
    Study

    n = 20

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Lipids · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily (weekly escalation from 0.6 mg) · subcutaneous · 3 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean low-density lipoprotein and total cholesterol decreased significantly with liraglutide versus placebo.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    In a cross-over trial, patients with T2DM (n = 20, 18-75 years, BMI 18.5-40 kg/m²) were randomized to once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (weekly dose escalation from 0.6 to 1.8 mg) and placebo.

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Registered trials1

Trials this study reports on, or that list this study as a reference. Registry data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

1 trial · 1 completed · source ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in a new tab)

CompletedPhase 1NCT00993304

A Trial to Assess the Effect of Liraglutide on Blood Triglyceride (Fat) Levels After a Meal in Type 2 Diabetics

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 20Oct 2009 to Dec 2010

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 26 Jan 2017

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