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Effects of the once-daily GLP-1 analog liraglutide on gastric emptying, glycemic parameters, appetite and energy metabolism in obese, non-diabetic adults.

van Can J, Sloth B, Jensen CB, Flint A, Blaak EE, Saris WH

International journal of obesity (2005)3 Sept 2013Cited by 387 (Europe PMC)

Summary

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Results from this study20

20 results from studies that gave the peptide. 20 results from people.

  1. 01HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, 5-hour gastric emptying was equivalent for liraglutide 1.8 mg versus 3.0 mg.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg and 3.0 mg gave similar stomach emptying over five hours.

    Outcome
    No significant change5-hour gastric emptying AUC(0-300 min), liraglutide 1.8 versus 3.0 mg
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Liraglutide 3.0 mg
    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal protection · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Five-hour gastric emptying (AUC(0-300 min)) was found to be equivalent for liraglutide 1.8 versus 3.0 mg (primary end point)
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, 5-hour gastric emptying with both liraglutide doses was equivalent to placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses gave about the same five-hour stomach emptying as placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant change5-hour gastric emptying AUC(0-300 min) versus placebo
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal protection · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    and for both liraglutide doses versus placebo, as 90% confidence intervals for the estimated treatment ratios were contained within the prespecified interval (0.80-1.25).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, 1-hour gastric emptying was 23% lower than with placebo on liraglutide 3.0 mg.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide 3.0 mg slowed stomach emptying in the first hour by 23% compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    Decrease1-hour gastric emptying, liraglutide 3.0 mg
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal protection · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    1-h gastric emptying difference
    −23%
    liraglutide 3.0 mg vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    However, 1-h gastric emptying was 23% lower than placebo with liraglutide 3.0 mg (P=0.007)
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  4. 04HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, 1-hour gastric emptying was a nonsignificant 13% lower than with placebo on liraglutide 1.8 mg.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg did not significantly change stomach emptying in the first hour compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant change1-hour gastric emptying, liraglutide 1.8 mg
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Gastrointestinal protection · Gastrointestinal
    Studied dose
    1.8 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    1-h gastric emptying difference
    −13%
    liraglutide 1.8 mg vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    and a nonsignificant 13% lower than placebo with liraglutide 1.8 mg (P=0.14).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  5. 05HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, both liraglutide doses lowered fasting glucose by 0.5-0.6 mmol/l versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses lowered fasting blood glucose compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseFasting glucose
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Fasting glucose reduction
    0.5 to 0.6 mmol/l
    both doses vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both liraglutide doses similarly reduced fasting glucose (0.5-0.6 mmol l(-1) versus placebo, P<0.0001
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  6. 06HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, both liraglutide doses reduced postprandial glucose Cmax versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses lowered the peak blood glucose after a meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial glucose Cmax
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both liraglutide doses similarly reduced fasting glucose (0.5-0.6 mmol l(-1) versus placebo, P<0.0001), glucose Cmax
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  7. 07HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, both liraglutide doses reduced the 1-hour glucose AUC versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses lowered blood glucose in the first hour after a meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreasePostprandial glucose 1-h AUC
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Both liraglutide doses similarly reduced fasting glucose (0.5-0.6 mmol l(-1) versus placebo, P<0.0001), glucose Cmax and 1-h AUC versus placebo
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  8. 08HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide 3.0 mg reduced glucose iAUC(0-300 min) by about 26% versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide 3.0 mg lowered total blood glucose rise after a meal by about 26% compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseGlucose iAUC(0-300 min), liraglutide 3.0 mg
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Glucose iAUC(0-300 min) reduction
    ≈ 26%
    liraglutide 3.0 mg vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    only liraglutide 3.0 mg reduced iAUC(0-300 min) (by ∼26% versus placebo, P=0.02).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  9. 09HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide 1.8 mg did not reduce glucose iAUC(0-300 min) versus placebo; only the 3.0 mg dose did.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg did not lower the total blood glucose rise after a meal compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    No significant changeGlucose iAUC(0-300 min), liraglutide 1.8 mg
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    only liraglutide 3.0 mg reduced iAUC(0-300 min) (by ∼26% versus placebo, P=0.02).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  10. 10HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, glucagon iAUC(0-300 min) decreased by about 30% with liraglutide versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide lowered the glucagon response after a meal by about 30% compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseGlucagon iAUC(0-300 min)
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Glucagon iAUC(0-300 min) decrease
    ≈ 30%
    liraglutide vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Glucagon iAUC(0-300 min) decreased by ∼30%
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  11. 11HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, insulin iAUC(0-60 min) was about 20% lower with both liraglutide doses versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses lowered the early insulin response after a meal by about 20% compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseInsulin iAUC(0-60 min)
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Insulin iAUC(0-60 min) decrease
    ≈ 20%
    both doses vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    iAUC(0-60 min) for insulin and C-peptide was ∼20% lower with both liraglutide doses versus placebo.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  12. 12HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, C-peptide iAUC(0-60 min) was about 20% lower with both liraglutide doses versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses lowered the early C-peptide response after a meal by about 20% compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseC-peptide iAUC(0-60 min)
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Endocrine and hormones
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    C-peptide iAUC(0-60 min) decrease
    ≈ 20%
    both doses vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    iAUC(0-60 min) for insulin and C-peptide was ∼20% lower with both liraglutide doses versus placebo.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  13. 13HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, both liraglutide doses similarly increased mean postprandial satiety ratings versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses raised feelings of being satisfied after a meal, compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreasePostprandial satiety ratings
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Appetite and food intake · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide doses similarly increased mean postprandial satiety and fullness ratings
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  14. 14HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, both liraglutide doses similarly increased mean postprandial fullness ratings versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, both liraglutide doses raised feelings of fullness after a meal, compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreasePostprandial fullness ratings
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Appetite and food intake · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide doses similarly increased mean postprandial satiety and fullness ratings
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  15. 15HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide doses reduced hunger ratings versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide lowered hunger ratings compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHunger ratings
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Appetite and food intake · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide doses similarly increased mean postprandial satiety and fullness ratings, reduced hunger
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  16. 16HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide doses reduced prospective food consumption ratings versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide lowered how much food people expected to eat, compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseProspective food consumption ratings
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Appetite and food intake · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide doses similarly increased mean postprandial satiety and fullness ratings, reduced hunger and prospective food consumption
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  17. 17HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide doses decreased ad libitum energy intake by about 16% versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide lowered the amount eaten at a free-choice lunch by about 16% compared with placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseAd libitum energy intake at lunch
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Appetite and food intake · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mgAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Ad libitum energy intake decrease
    ≈ 16%
    liraglutide vs placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide doses similarly increased mean postprandial satiety and fullness ratings, reduced hunger and prospective food consumption and decreased ad libitum energy intake by ∼16%
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  18. 18HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide was associated with reduced 24-h energy expenditure, partly explained by decreased body weight.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide was linked to lower energy burned over 24 hours, partly because body weight fell.

    Outcome
    Decrease24-h energy expenditure
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mg · 5 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide-associated reductions in EE were partly explained by a decrease in body weight.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    After 5 weeks, 24-h energy expenditure (EE) and substrate oxidation were measured in a respiratory chamber.
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  19. 19HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide was associated with a relative shift toward increased fat oxidation.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide was linked to the body burning relatively more fat.

    Outcome
    IncreaseFat oxidation
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mg · 5 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    A relative shift toward increased fat and reduced carbohydrate oxidation was observed with liraglutide.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    After 5 weeks, 24-h energy expenditure (EE) and substrate oxidation were measured in a respiratory chamber.
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.
  20. 20HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In obese non-diabetic adults, liraglutide was associated with a relative shift toward reduced carbohydrate oxidation.

    In plain wordsIn obese adults without diabetes, liraglutide was linked to the body burning relatively less carbohydrate.

    Outcome
    DecreaseCarbohydrate oxidation
    Study

    n = 49

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg and 3.0 mg · 5 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    A relative shift toward increased fat and reduced carbohydrate oxidation was observed with liraglutide.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    After 5 weeks, 24-h energy expenditure (EE) and substrate oxidation were measured in a respiratory chamber.
    Summary · context
    Participants (N=49, 18-75 years, body mass index: 30-40 kg m(-2)) were randomized to two of three treatments: liraglutide 1.8 mg, 3.0 mg, or placebo in a double-blind, incomplete crossover trial.

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