Skip to content

Study · Randomized controlled trial · n = 835 · 2016

10 results

Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide Added to Capped Insulin Treatment in Subjects With Type 1 Diabetes: The ADJUNCT TWO Randomized Trial.

Ahrén B, Hirsch IB, Pieber TR, Mathieu C, Gómez-Peralta F, Hansen TK, Philotheou A, Birch S, Christiansen E, Jensen TJ, Buse JB

Diabetes care4 Aug 2016Cited by 212 (Europe PMC)

Summary

The text of this summary is not shown here, because the article license does not allow reuse. Read it at the source (opens in a new tab)

Text rights: Publisher copyright. Results still quote short attributed sentences.

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 1 diabetes, liraglutide significantly reduced the daily insulin dose versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide lowered the daily insulin dose more than placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseDaily insulin dose
    Study

    n = 835

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    0.6-1.8 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Significant reductions in daily insulin dose and increases in quality of life were seen with liraglutide versus placebo.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide significantly increased quality of life versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, quality of life increased more with liraglutide than with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreaseQuality of life
    Study

    n = 835

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Exercise and physical function · Whole body
    Studied dose
    0.6-1.8 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Significant reductions in daily insulin dose and increases in quality of life were seen with liraglutide versus placebo.
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes on capped insulin, liraglutide 1.8 mg lowered HbA1c more than placebo at week 26.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg lowered HbA1c more than placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c change at week 26
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c change
    −0.33%
    liraglutide 1.8 mg
    HbA1c change
    0.01%
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (8.1% [65.0 mmol/mol]) was significantly decreased with liraglutide versus placebo at week 26 (1.8 mg: -0.33% [3.6 mmol/mol]; 1.2 mg: -0.22% [2.4 mmol/mol]; 0.6 mg: -0.23% [2.5 mmol/mol]; placebo: 0.01% [0.1 mmol/mol]).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  4. 04HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes on capped insulin, liraglutide 1.2 mg lowered HbA1c more than placebo at week 26.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide 1.2 mg lowered HbA1c more than placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c change at week 26
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.2 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c change
    −0.22%
    liraglutide 1.2 mg
    HbA1c change
    0.01%
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (8.1% [65.0 mmol/mol]) was significantly decreased with liraglutide versus placebo at week 26 (1.8 mg: -0.33% [3.6 mmol/mol]; 1.2 mg: -0.22% [2.4 mmol/mol]; 0.6 mg: -0.23% [2.5 mmol/mol]; placebo: 0.01% [0.1 mmol/mol]).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  5. 05HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes on capped insulin, liraglutide 0.6 mg lowered HbA1c more than placebo at week 26.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide 0.6 mg lowered HbA1c more than placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseHbA1c change at week 26
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    0.6 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c change
    −0.23%
    liraglutide 0.6 mg
    HbA1c change
    0.01%
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Mean baseline glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (8.1% [65.0 mmol/mol]) was significantly decreased with liraglutide versus placebo at week 26 (1.8 mg: -0.33% [3.6 mmol/mol]; 1.2 mg: -0.22% [2.4 mmol/mol]; 0.6 mg: -0.23% [2.5 mmol/mol]; placebo: 0.01% [0.1 mmol/mol]).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  6. 06HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes on capped insulin, liraglutide 1.8 mg reduced body weight versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide 1.8 mg reduced body weight more than placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight change
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Body weight change
    −5.1 kg
    liraglutide 1.8 mg
    Body weight change
    −0.2 kg
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide significantly reduced mean body weight (-5.1, -4.0, and -2.5 kg for 1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg, respectively) versus placebo (-0.2 kg).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  7. 07HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes on capped insulin, liraglutide 1.2 mg reduced body weight versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide 1.2 mg reduced body weight more than placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight change
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.2 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Body weight change
    −4 kg
    liraglutide 1.2 mg
    Body weight change
    −0.2 kg
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide significantly reduced mean body weight (-5.1, -4.0, and -2.5 kg for 1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg, respectively) versus placebo (-0.2 kg).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  8. 08HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes on capped insulin, liraglutide 0.6 mg reduced body weight versus placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, liraglutide 0.6 mg reduced body weight more than placebo.

    Outcome
    DecreaseBody weight change
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    0.6 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Body weight change
    −2.5 kg
    liraglutide 0.6 mg
    Body weight change
    −0.2 kg
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Liraglutide significantly reduced mean body weight (-5.1, -4.0, and -2.5 kg for 1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg, respectively) versus placebo (-0.2 kg).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  9. 09HumanRandomized controlled trialSafety outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes, symptomatic hypoglycemia was more frequent with liraglutide 1.2 mg than with placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, low blood sugar with symptoms happened more often with liraglutide 1.2 mg than with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreaseSymptomatic hypoglycemia rate
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.2 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Symptomatic hypoglycemia
    21.3 events/patient/year
    liraglutide 1.2 mg
    Symptomatic hypoglycemia
    16.6 events/patient/year
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    There were higher rates of symptomatic hypoglycemia (21.3 vs. 16.6 events/patient/year; P = 0.03) with liraglutide 1.2 mg vs. placebo and of hyperglycemia with ketosis >1.5 mmol/L with liraglutide 1.8 mg vs. placebo (0.5 vs. 0.1 events/patient/year; P = 0.01).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.
  10. 10HumanRandomized controlled trialSafety outcome

    In adults with type 1 diabetes, hyperglycemia with ketosis was more frequent with liraglutide 1.8 mg than with placebo.

    In plain wordsIn adults with type 1 diabetes, high blood sugar with ketones happened more often with liraglutide 1.8 mg than with placebo.

    Outcome
    IncreaseHyperglycemia with ketosis rate
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.8 mg once daily · subcutaneous · 26 weeksAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Hyperglycemia with ketosis
    0.5 events/patient/year
    liraglutide 1.8 mg
    Hyperglycemia with ketosis
    0.1 events/patient/year
    placebo

    Source sentences

    Summary
    There were higher rates of symptomatic hypoglycemia (21.3 vs. 16.6 events/patient/year; P = 0.03) with liraglutide 1.2 mg vs. placebo and of hyperglycemia with ketosis >1.5 mmol/L with liraglutide 1.8 mg vs. placebo (0.5 vs. 0.1 events/patient/year; P = 0.01).
    1 context sentence
    Summary · context
    A 26-week, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial enrolling 835 subjects randomized 3:1 receiving once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide (1.8, 1.2, and 0.6 mg) or placebo added to an individually capped total daily dose of insulin.

AI wrote and checked these results. AI can make mistakes, so check important results against the source.

Registered trials3

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

3 trials · 2 ongoing · 1 completed · 1 with posted results · source ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in a new tab)

RecruitingPhase 3NCT06894784

A Clinical Trial to Evaluate The Effects of Semaglutide and Empagliflozin Combined to Automated Insulin Delivery on Diabetes Control in Adults Living With Type 1 Diabetes

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centren = 36est. Apr 2025 to est. Jan 2027

Diabetes Type 1

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 30 Mar 2025
RecruitingPhase 2NCT05478707

Therapeutic Strategies for Microvascular Dysfunction in Type 1 Diabetes

AdventHealth Translational Research Instituten = 475 Oct 2023 to est. 30 Jul 2028

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 · Endothelial Dysfunction

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 15 Oct 2026
CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT02098395

The Efficacy and Safety of Liraglutide Adjunct to Insulin Treatment in Type 1 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 835May 2014 to Apr 2015

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Version history

PepBank keeps every version of the data on this study. Status changes from Retraction Watch, Europe PMC and Crossref are listed with their source.

  1. Version 2Current

    12 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:05 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

Subjects

Terms as the source lists them.

PepBank is a research reference. Talk to a doctor before you use any peptide.