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Study · Observational study · n = 164 · 2026

5 results

Real-world impact of oral semaglutide on inflammatory markers in patients at high cardiovascular risk.

Mariscal Vázquez S, Jiménez-Méndez C, Pérez Asensio A, Silva E, Rodríguez Delgado P, García Fernández L, Del Rocio Bulo Concellón M, Panera de la Mano JA, Garrido Vital A, Calle Pérez G

Revista clinica espanola28 Apr 2026

Summary

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Results from this study5

5 results from studies that gave the peptide. 5 results from people.

  1. 01HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In adults at high cardiovascular risk, hs-CRP fell during oral semaglutide treatment (p < 0.001).

    In plain wordsIn adults at high heart risk, a blood marker of inflammation, hs-CRP, fell during oral semaglutide treatment.

    Outcome
    Decreasehs-CRP change
    Study

    n = 164

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Immune and inflammation
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oral · 370 days mean follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    hs-CRP
    6.7 mg/L
    baseline
    hs-CRP
    2.9 mg/L
    follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    After a mean follow-up of 370 ± 42 days, hs-CRP decreased from 6.7 ± 9.1 mg/L to 2.9 ± 6.1 mg/L (p < 0.001) and fibrinogen decreased from 428 ± 130 mg/dL to 370 ± 113 mg/dL (p < 0.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This was an observational study that included adult patients receiving treatment with oral semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 164 patients were included (mean age 68 ± 9 years; 37.6% women).
  2. 02HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In adults at high cardiovascular risk, fibrinogen fell during oral semaglutide treatment (p < 0.001).

    In plain wordsIn adults at high heart risk, fibrinogen, a blood clotting and inflammation marker, fell during oral semaglutide treatment.

    Outcome
    DecreaseFibrinogen change
    Study

    n = 164

    Comparator
    Baseline
    Analysis
    Primary
    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Immune and inflammation
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oral · 370 days mean follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Fibrinogen
    428 mg/dL
    baseline
    Fibrinogen
    370 mg/dL
    follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    After a mean follow-up of 370 ± 42 days, hs-CRP decreased from 6.7 ± 9.1 mg/L to 2.9 ± 6.1 mg/L (p < 0.001) and fibrinogen decreased from 428 ± 130 mg/dL to 370 ± 113 mg/dL (p < 0.001).
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This was an observational study that included adult patients receiving treatment with oral semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 164 patients were included (mean age 68 ± 9 years; 37.6% women).
  3. 03HumanObservational studyEfficacy outcome

    In adults at high cardiovascular risk, 60% reached hs-CRP of 2 mg/L or lower on oral semaglutide.

    In plain wordsIn adults at high heart risk, 60% reached a low hs-CRP level of 2 mg/L or lower on oral semaglutide.

    Outcome
    Not applicableProportion with hs-CRP of 2 mg/L or lower
    Study

    n = 164

    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Immune and inflammation
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oral · 370 days mean follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Measurements

    Proportion with hs-CRP at or below 2 mg/L
    60%
    follow-up

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Sixty percent (60%) achieved hs-CRP ≤ 2 mg/L
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This was an observational study that included adult patients receiving treatment with oral semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 164 patients were included (mean age 68 ± 9 years; 37.6% women).
  4. 04HumanObservational studySafety outcome

    In adults at high cardiovascular risk, oral semaglutide had a favorable safety profile; no event rates were reported.

    In plain wordsIn adults at high heart risk, oral semaglutide was reported to have a favorable safety profile.

    Outcome
    Not applicableSafety profile
    Study

    n = 164

    Outcome group
    Adverse events · Whole body
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oral · 370 days mean follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Sixty percent (60%) achieved hs-CRP ≤ 2 mg/L, with a favorable safety profile.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This was an observational study that included adult patients receiving treatment with oral semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 164 patients were included (mean age 68 ± 9 years; 37.6% women).
  5. 05HumanObservational studyOther

    In adults at high cardiovascular risk, baseline hs-CRP and continuity of semaglutide treatment were independent predictors of reaching hs-CRP of 2 mg/L or lower.

    In plain wordsIn adults at high heart risk, higher starting hs-CRP and staying on semaglutide predicted reaching a low hs-CRP level.

    Outcome
    Not applicablePredictors of sustained hs-CRP response
    Study

    n = 164

    Outcome group
    Inflammation markers · Immune and inflammation
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated · oral · 370 days mean follow-upAs given in this study (human).

    Source sentences

    Summary
    In multivariate analysis, baseline hs-CRP and continuity of semaglutide treatment emerged as independent predictors of hs-CRP ≤ 2 mg/L.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    This was an observational study that included adult patients receiving treatment with oral semaglutide.
    Summary · context
    A total of 164 patients were included (mean age 68 ± 9 years; 37.6% women).

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  1. Version 2Current

    11 Oct 2026, 00:04 UTC

    Study results updated

  2. Version 1

    9 Oct 2026, 03:06 UTC

    First added · source update from Europe PMC

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