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GREATER COMBINED REDUCTIONS IN HbA1C ≥1.0% AND WEIGHT ≥5.0% WITH SEMAGLUTIDE VERSUS COMPARATORS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES.

Rodbard HW, Bellary S, Hramiak I, Seino Y, Silver R, Damgaard LH, Nayak G, Zacho J, Aroda VR

Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists13 Mar 2019Cited by 17 (Europe PMC)

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Results from this study8

8 results from studies that gave the peptide. 8 results from people.

  1. 01HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with T2D, semaglutide 0.5 mg increased combined HbA1c and weight target attainment versus comparators.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, more reached both blood sugar and weight targets with semaglutide 0.5 mg than comparators.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCombined HbA1c and weight response
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo or active comparators across SUSTAIN trials
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    0.5 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Composite target attainment
    25 to 38%
    semaglutide 0.5 mg
    Composite target attainment
    2 to 23%
    comparators

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Significantly greater proportions of subjects achieved the composite endpoint with semaglutide 0.5 (25 to 38%) and 1.0 mg (38 to 59%) versus comparators (2 to 23%).
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.
  2. 02HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with T2D, semaglutide 1.0 mg increased combined HbA1c and weight target attainment versus comparators.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, more reached both blood sugar and weight targets with semaglutide 1.0 mg than comparators.

    Outcome
    IncreaseCombined HbA1c and weight response
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo or active comparators across SUSTAIN trials
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.0 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Composite target attainment
    38 to 59%
    semaglutide 1.0 mg
    Composite target attainment
    2 to 23%
    comparators

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Significantly greater proportions of subjects achieved the composite endpoint with semaglutide 0.5 (25 to 38%) and 1.0 mg (38 to 59%) versus comparators (2 to 23%).
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.
  3. 03HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with T2D, more achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions with semaglutide 0.5 mg than comparators.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, more achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions with semaglutide 0.5 mg than comparators.

    Outcome
    IncreaseHbA1c reduction at least 1.0%
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo or active comparators across SUSTAIN trials
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    0.5 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c response
    58 to 77%
    semaglutide 0.5 mg
    HbA1c response
    12 to 68%
    comparators

    Source sentences

    Summary
    More subjects treated with semaglutide versus comparators achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions (58 to 77% and 75 to 83% for semaglutide 0.5 and 1.0 mg versus 12 to 68%) and ≥5.0% weight loss (37 to 46%, 45 to 66% versus 4 to 30%).
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.
  4. 04HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with T2D, more achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions with semaglutide 1.0 mg than comparators.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, more achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions with semaglutide 1.0 mg than comparators.

    Outcome
    IncreaseHbA1c reduction at least 1.0%
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo or active comparators across SUSTAIN trials
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.0 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    HbA1c response
    75 to 83%
    semaglutide 1.0 mg
    HbA1c response
    12 to 68%
    comparators

    Source sentences

    Summary
    More subjects treated with semaglutide versus comparators achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions (58 to 77% and 75 to 83% for semaglutide 0.5 and 1.0 mg versus 12 to 68%) and ≥5.0% weight loss (37 to 46%, 45 to 66% versus 4 to 30%).
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.
  5. 05HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with T2D, more achieved ≥5.0% weight loss with semaglutide 0.5 mg than comparators.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, more achieved ≥5.0% weight loss with semaglutide 0.5 mg than comparators.

    Outcome
    IncreaseWeight loss at least 5.0%
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo or active comparators across SUSTAIN trials
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    0.5 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Weight response
    37 to 46%
    semaglutide 0.5 mg
    Weight response
    4 to 30%
    comparators

    Source sentences

    Summary
    More subjects treated with semaglutide versus comparators achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions (58 to 77% and 75 to 83% for semaglutide 0.5 and 1.0 mg versus 12 to 68%) and ≥5.0% weight loss (37 to 46%, 45 to 66% versus 4 to 30%).
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.
  6. 06HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with T2D, more achieved ≥5.0% weight loss with semaglutide 1.0 mg than comparators.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, more achieved ≥5.0% weight loss with semaglutide 1.0 mg than comparators.

    Outcome
    IncreaseWeight loss at least 5.0%
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Placebo or active comparators across SUSTAIN trials
    Outcome group
    Body weight · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.0 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Weight response
    45 to 66%
    semaglutide 1.0 mg
    Weight response
    4 to 30%
    comparators

    Source sentences

    Summary
    More subjects treated with semaglutide versus comparators achieved ≥1.0% HbA1c reductions (58 to 77% and 75 to 83% for semaglutide 0.5 and 1.0 mg versus 12 to 68%) and ≥5.0% weight loss (37 to 46%, 45 to 66% versus 4 to 30%).
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.
  7. 07HumanNon-randomized trialEfficacy outcome

    In patients with T2D, target attainment was significantly higher with semaglutide 1.0 mg than 0.5 mg in four of five trials.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, more reached targets with semaglutide 1.0 mg than 0.5 mg in four of five trials.

    Outcome
    IncreaseTarget attainment by dose
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Semaglutide 0.5 mg
    Outcome group
    Glycemic control · Metabolic and weight
    Studied dose
    1.0 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Proportions of subjects achieving targets were significantly higher with semaglutide 1.0 versus 0.5 mg in four of five trials.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.
  8. 08HumanNon-randomized trialSafety outcome

    In patients with T2D, semaglutide was well tolerated with a safety profile similar to other GLP-1 receptor agonists.

    In plain wordsIn patients with T2D, semaglutide was well tolerated and had a safety profile similar to other GLP-1 receptor agonists.

    Outcome
    Not applicableTolerability and safety profile
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Other GLP-1 receptor agonists
    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    0.5 or 1.0 mg · subcutaneousAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Semaglutide was well tolerated, with a safety profile similar to other GLP-1 receptor agonists.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    A total of 5,119 subjects with T2D in the phase 3 SUSTAIN 1 through 5 and 7 trials, from 33 countries, were included in this post hoc analysis.
    Summary · context
    Subjects received subcutaneous semaglutide 0.5 or 1.0 mg, placebo or active comparator (sitagliptin 100 mg, exenatide extended release 2.0 mg, insulin glargine, dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg).
    Summary · context
    The main endpoint was a composite of ≥1.0% HbA1c reduction and ≥5.0% weight loss at end of treatment.

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Registered trials6

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

6 trials · 6 completed · 6 with posted results · source ClinicalTrials.gov (opens in a new tab)

CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT02648204

Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes.

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 1,2016 Jan 2016 to 19 May 2017

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 15 Oct 2019
CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT02305381

Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once-weekly Versus Placebo as add-on to Basal Insulin Alone or Basal Insulin in Combination With Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 3971 Dec 2014 to 21 Nov 2015

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 11 Jun 2019
CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT02128932

Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once Weekly Versus Insulin Glargine Once Daily as add-on to Metformin With or Without Sulphonylurea in Insulin-naïve Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 1,0894 Aug 2014 to 3 Sept 2015

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 13 Jun 2019
CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT02054897

Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once-weekly Versus Placebo in Drug-naïve Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 3883 Feb 2014 to 8 May 2015

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 12 Jun 2019
CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT01885208

Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once-weekly Versus Exenatide ER 2.0 mg Once-weekly as add-on to 1-2 Oral Antidiabetic Drugs (OADs) in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 8132 Dec 2013 to 13 Jul 2015

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 13 Jun 2019
CompletedPhase 3Results postedNCT01930188

Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once-weekly Versus Sitagliptin Once-daily as add-on to Metformin and/or TZD in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk A/Sn = 1,2312 Dec 2013 to 12 Oct 2015

Diabetes · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Trial pageClinicalTrials.govUpdated 13 Jun 2019

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