Hepatobiliary DisordersPhase 2NCT02970942
Investigation of Efficacy and Safety of Three Dose Levels of Subcutaneous Semaglutide Once Daily Versus Placebo in Subjects With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis.
A Phase 2 study testing Semaglutide in people with Hepatobiliary Disorders and Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 158 sites in 17 countries.
Trial summary
Investigation of efficacy and safety of three dose levels of subcutaneous semaglutide once daily versus placebo in subjects with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hepatobiliary Disorders, Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- What is being tested?
- Semaglutide
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 320 participants
- Where
- 158 sitesin 17 countries
- Study dates
- 30 Nov 2016to 19 Mar 2020
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Inclusion Criteria: - Informed consent obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial except for protocol described pre-screening activities which require a separate informed consent. - Male or female, aged 18-75 years (both inclusive) (for Japan: male or female aged 20-75 years (both inclusive)) at the time of signing informed consent - Local histological diagnosis of NASH followed by histological confirmation of NASH based on central pathologist evaluation of a liver biopsy obtained up to 21 weeks before screening - Histologic evidence of NASH based on central pathologist evaluation of a liver biopsy obtained up to 21 weeks before screening. - NASH fibrosis stage 1, 2 or 3 according to the NASH CRN fibrosis staging system based on central pathologist evaluation Exclusion Criteria: - Known or suspected abuse of alcohol (above 20 g/day for women or above 30 g/day for men), alcohol dependence* or narcotics. (* = assessed by the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT questionnaire)) - Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes according to medical records - HbA1c above 10% at screening - History or presence of pancreatitis (acute or chronic) - Calcitonin equal or above 50 ng/L at screening - Family or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 or medullary thyroid carcinoma. Family is defined as a first degree relative - Body Mass Index (BMI) ≤ 25.0 kg/sqm at the screening visit (visit 1) - Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of childbearing potential and not using an adequate contraceptive method (adequate contraceptive measures as required by local regulation or practice)
Trial locations and contacts
158 sites in 17 countries.
158 sites in 17 countries
United States39 sites
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Austin, Texas, 78731
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Baltimore, Maryland, 21202
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Birmingham, Alabama, 35233
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Boca Raton, Florida, 33434
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Burlington, Vermont, 05401
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Chandler, Arizona, 85224
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Coronado, California, 92118
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Costa Mesa, California, 92627
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Dallas, Texas, 75230
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Dallas, Texas, 75390-9302
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Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822-2111
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Detroit, Michigan, 48202
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Gainesville, Florida, 32610
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Hermitage, Tennessee, 37076
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Houston, Texas, 77030
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Houston, Texas, 77058
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Jacksonville, Florida, 32207
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La Mesa, California, 91942
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Lakewood Rch, Florida, 34211
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89106
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Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109
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Los Angeles, California, 90057
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Manhasset, New York, 11030
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Miami, Florida, 33014
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Miami, Florida, 33136
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Monroe, Louisiana, 71201
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Northridge, California, 91325
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Ocoee, Florida, 34761
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Omaha, Nebraska, 68198
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Panorama City, California, 91402
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
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Rialto, California, 92377
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Richmond, Virginia, 23249
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Rochester, Minnesota, 55905
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Rollingwood, Texas, 78746
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San Antonio, Texas, 78229
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Sarasota, Florida, 34240
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Seattle, Washington, 98104
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Tucson, Arizona, 85712
Russia26 sites
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Barnaul, 656045
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Kazan', 420012
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Kemerovo, 650066
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Krasnoyarsk, 660022
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Moscow, 111123
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Moscow, 121170
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Moscow, 121293
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Moscow, 123423
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Moscow, 125367
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Novosibirsk, 630005
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Novosibirsk, 630099
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Penza, 440026
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Saint Petersburg, 190013
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Saint Petersburg, 194356
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Saint Petersburg, 194358
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Saint Petersburg, 195067
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Saint Petersburg, 197110
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Saint Petersburg, 197342
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Saint Petersburg, 199226
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Saratov, 410039
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Saratov, 410053
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Stavropol, 355017
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Stavropol, 355035
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Tomsk, 634028
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Ulyanovsk, 432063
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Yoshkar-Ola, 424004
United Kingdom16 sites
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Birmingham, B15 2TH
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Birmingham, B9 5SS
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Bolton, BL4 0JR
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Cambridge, CB2 2QQ
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Derby, DE22 3NE
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Dundee, DD1 9SY
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Edinburgh, EH16 4SA
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Glasgow, G31 2ER
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Hull, HU3 2GZ
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Leeds, LS9 7TF
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London, NW3 2QG
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London, SE1 7EH
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London, SE5 9RS
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Nottingham, NG7 2UH
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Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
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Swansea, SA2 8PP
Japan15 sites
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Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido, 078-8510
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Fukui-shi, Fukui, 918-8503
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Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, 602-8566
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Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 862-8655
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Nagakute-shi, Aichi, 480-1195
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Nara-shi, Nara, 630-8305
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Nishinomiya-shi, Hyogo, 663-8501
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Osaka-shi, Osaka, 545-8586
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Otsu-shi, Shiga, 520-0804
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Saga-shi, Saga, 849-8501
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Shimonoseki-shi, Yamaguchi, 750-0061
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Suita-shi, Osaka, 564-0013
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Suita-shi, Osaka, 565-0862
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Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa, 760-8557
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Toyoake-shi, Aichi, 470-1192
France11 sites
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Besançon, 25000
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Clermont-Ferrand, 63003
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Lyon, 69317
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Marseille, 13285
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Montpellier, 34090
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Nice, 06202
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Paris, 75571
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Paris, 75651
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Pessac, 33604
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Toulouse, 31059
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Vénissieux, 69200
Canada9 sites
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Brampton, Ontario, L6T 0G1
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Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4Z6
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9
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Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4K1
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London, Ontario, N6A 5A5
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Montreal, Quebec, H4A 3J1
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Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4
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Toronto, Ontario, M6H 3M1
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 3P4
Netherlands8 sites
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Alkmaar, 1815 JD
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Amstelveen, 1186 AM
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Amsterdam, 1105 AZ
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Delft, 2625 AD
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Groningen, 9713 GZ
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Leiden, 2333 ZA
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Maastricht, 6229 HX
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Nijmegen, 6525 GA
Greece6 sites
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Athens, 10676
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Athens, GR-11527
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Goudi, Athens, GR-115 27
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Larissa, GR-41110
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Thessaloniki, GR-54621
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Thessaloniki, GR-54642
Spain6 sites
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Madrid, 28034
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Majadahonda, 28222
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Santander, 39008
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Santiago de Compostela, 15706
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Seville, 41013
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Valencia, 46026
Australia5 sites
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Box Hill, Victoria, 3128
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Camperdown, New South Wales, 2050
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Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065
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Kingswood, New South Wales, 2747
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Westmead, New South Wales, 2145
Belgium4 sites
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Brussels, 1070
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Brussels, 1200
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Edegem, 2650
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Ghent, 9000
Sweden4 sites
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Gothenburg, 413 45
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Malmö, 205 02
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Stockholm, 112 81
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Stockholm, 14186
Austria3 sites
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Graz, 8036
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Salzburg, 5020
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Vienna, 1030
Bulgaria2 sites
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Sofia, 1407
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Sofia, 1431
Denmark2 sites
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Aarhus N, 8200
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Hvidovre, 2650
About this study
Official title: This Trial is Conducted Globally. The Aim of This Trial is to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of Three Dose Levels of Subcutaneous Semaglutide Once Daily Versus Placebo in Subjects With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Investigation of efficacy and safety of three dose levels of subcutaneous semaglutide once daily versus placebo in subjects with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
- Being tested
- Semaglutide, Placebo
- Medical subject headings
- Digestive System Diseases, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SemaglutideDrug
Once daily administration of semaglutide subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) in three different doses (0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.4 mg)
PlaceboDrug
Once daily administration subcutaneously ( s.c., under the skin)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide 0,1 mg | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Semaglutide |
| Semaglutide 0,2 mg | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Semaglutide |
| Semaglutide 0,4 mg | Experimental | Not described Receives: Drug: Semaglutide |
| Placebo 1 | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Placebo |
| Placebo 2 | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Placebo |
| Placebo 3 | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Percentage of Participants With Non- Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Resolution Without Worsening of Fibrosis After 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
NASH resolution defined by NASH clinical research network as lobular inflammation of 0 or 1 and hepatocellular ballooning reduced to 0; both criteria were necessary conditions. Hepatocellular ballooning ranges from 0-2; lobular inflammation ranges from 0-3, with higher scores indicating more severe hepatocellular ballooning or lobular inflammation. Worsening of fibrosis defined by an increase in fibrosis at least one stage of Kleiner fibrosis classification: fibrosis stages range from 0-4, with higher scores indicating greater fibrosis (0=None, 4=Cirrhosis). Endpoint was evaluated based on data from in-trial period which started on date of randomisation visit and ended on first of following dates (both inclusive):1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: After 72 weeks
Secondary outcomes (87)
Percentage of Participants With at Least One Stage of Liver Fibrosis Improvement With no Worsening of NASH After 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
NASH resolution defined by NASH clinical research network as lobular inflammation of 0 or 1; hepatocellular ballooning reduced to 0; both criteria were necessary conditions. Hepatocellular ballooning range: 0-2; lobular inflammation range: 0-3, with higher scores indicating more severe hepatocellular ballooning or lobular inflammation. Worsening of fibrosis defined by an increase in fibrosis at least one stage of Kleiner fibrosis classification: fibrosis stages range from 0-4, higher scores indicate greater fibrosis (0=None, 4=Cirrhosis). Endpoint was evaluated based on data from in-trial period which started on date of randomisation visit and ended on first of following dates (both inclusive):1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3)last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4)death.
Measured: After 72 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Change in Total NAFLD (Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) Activity Score (NAS)
Percentage of participants who had worsened, improved or had no change in total NAS from baseline to week 72 is presented. Worsening is defined as an increase of at least 1 in the NAS; Improvement is defined as a decrease of at least 1 in the NAS; while no change corresponds to no change in NAS from baseline to week 72. NAS is calculated as the sum of scores for steatosis (0 to 3), lobular inflammation (0 to 3), and hepatocyte ballooning (0 to 2). Therefore, it is assessed on a scale of 0-8, with higher scores indicating more severe disease. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Steatosis
Percentage of participants who had improved, worsened, or had no change in steatosis from baseline to week 72 is presented. Steatosis was assessed on a scale of 0-3, with higher scores indicating more severe steatosis. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Lobular Inflammation
Percentage of participants who had improved, worsened, or had no change in lobular inflammation from baseline to week 72 is presented. Lobular inflammation was assessed on a scale of 0-3, with higher scores indicating more severe lobular inflammation. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Hepatocyte Ballooning
Percentage of participants who had improved, worsened, or had no change in hepatocyte ballooning from baseline to week 72 is presented. Hepatocyte ballooning was assessed on a scale of 0-2, with higher scores indicating more severe disease. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Fibrosis Stage According to the Kleiner Fibrosis Classification
Percentage of participants who had improved, worsened, or had no change in fibrosis stage from baseline to week 72 is presented. The degree of fibrosis is described by the Kleiner fibrosis staging system, ranging from F0 (absence of fibrosis), F1 (portal/perisinusoidal fibrosis), F2 (perisinusoidal and portal/periportal fibrosis), F3 (septal or bridging fibrosis) through F4 (cirrhosis). The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Activity Component of Steatosis-activity-fibrosis (SAF) Score
Percentage of participants who had improved, worsened, or had no change in the activity component of the SAF score from baseline to week 72 is presented. SAF score was assessed on a scale of 0-4, with higher scores indicating more severe disease. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fibrosis-4 Score
Change in fibrosis-4 score is presented as ratio to baseline. Fibrosis-4 is the ratio of age in years and aminotransferase to platelet count. It is a non-invasive hepatic fibrosis index score combining standard biochemical values, platelets, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), AST and age that is calculated using formula: Fibrosis-4 = (Age [years] x AST [U/L]) / (platelets [10^9/L] x (square root of ALT [U/L])). A Fibrosis-4 index of < 1.45 indicated no or moderate fibrosis and an index of > 3.25 indicated extensive fibrosis/cirrhosis. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in NAFLD Fibrosis Score (NFS)
Change in NFS from baseline to week 72 is presented. NFS is calculated using formula: NFS = -1.675 + 0.037 * age (years) + 0.094 * body mass index (BMI) (kg/m^2) + 1.13 * hyperglycaemia (yes/no) + 0.99 * Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/ Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ratio + 0.013 × platelet count (*10^9/L) - 0.66 * albumin (g/dL). The score is used to classify the probability of fibrosis. A score a) < -1.5 indicates a low probability, b) > -1.5 to < 0.67 indicates intermediate probability, and a score of c) > 0.67 indicates a high probability of liver fibrosis. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Change in ALT (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Change in AST (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Change in GGT (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Albumin
Change in albumin (measured as grams per deciliter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Change in INR is presented as ratio to baseline. INR is the ratio of measured prothrombin time over normal prothrombin time and it evaluates the extrinsic coagulation pathway (vitamin K dependent clotting factors II; V, VII, IX and X). These clotting factors are synthesised in the liver, thus INR is used as a marker of liver synthesis function. The therapeutic INR range varies, most commonly an INR 2-3 goal, but ranging from 1.5-4.0. Bleeding complications are more likely to occur above an INR value of 4.0. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF)
Change in ELF from baseline to week 72 is presented. The ELF discriminant score was derived as a log-linear combination of the markers hyaluronic acid (HA), amino-terminal propeptide of type III collagen (PIIINP) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP1). ELF score = -7.412 + 0.681 × ln(HA (nanograms per millilitre (ng/mL)) + 0.775 × ln(P3NP (ng/mL)) + 0.494 × ln(TIMP1 (ng/mL)). ELF score: a) < 7.7: no to mild fibrosis; b) ≥ 7.7 - < 9.8: Moderate fibrosis; c) ≥ 9.8 - < 11.3: Severe fibrosis; d) ≥ 11.3: Cirrhosis. A negative change from baseline indicates decreased fibrosis. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Cytokeratin 18 (CK-18) Fragments
Change in CK-18 fragments (M30, M65) (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in microRNA 122 (miR-122)
Change in miR-122 (measured as 1/microliter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Interleukin-1 Receptor (IL-1R) Antagonist
Change in interleukin-1 receptor (IL-1R) antagonist (measured as picograms per milliliter) antagonist is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein 1 (MCP-1)
Change in MCP-1 (measured as picograms per milliliter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF-21)
Change in FGF-21 (measured as picograms per milliliter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Liver Stiffness Assessed by FibroScan®
Change in liver stiffness (measured as kilopascal (kPa)) assessed by FibroScan® is presented as ratio to baseline. FibroScan® is a specialized ultrasound machine for the liver. It measures fibrosis (scarring) by measuring the stiffness of the liver. It's normally between 2 and 6 kPa. Many people with liver disease(s) have a result that's higher than the normal range. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Liver Steatosis Assessed by FibroScan®
Change in liver steatosis assessed by FibroScan® from baseline to week 72 is presented. FibroScan® is a specialized ultrasound machine for the liver. It measures fibrosis (scarring) and steatosis (fatty change) in the liver. Fatty change is fat building up in the liver cells. To assess liver steatosis, the controlled attenuation parameter (CAP; giving an estimate of ultrasound attenuation ∼3.5 MegaHertz (MHz)) is available with the M probe of the FibroScan. The CAP score is measured in decibels per meter (dB/m). It ranges from 100 to 400 dB/m, with higher scores indicating higher amount of liver with fatty change. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Weight Loss of ≥ 5% of Baseline Body Weight at 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
Percentage of participants with weight loss of greater than or equal to (≥) 5% of baseline body weight at 72 weeks is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death. In the below table, 'Yes' infers percentage of participants who have achieved ≥ 5% weight loss; 'No' infers percentage of participants who have not achieved ≥ 5% weight loss at 72 weeks and 'Missing' refers to percentage of participants with data missing due to different reasons (lost to follow-up, withdrawal).
Measured: Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Weight Loss of ≥ 10% of Baseline Body Weight at 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
Pentage of participants with weight loss of ≥ 10% of baseline body weight at 72 weeks is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death. In the below table, 'Yes' infers percentage of participants who have achieved ≥ 10% weight loss; 'No' infers percentage of participants who have not achieved ≥ 10% weight loss at 72 weeks and 'Missing' refers to percentage of participants with data missing due to different reasons (lost to follow-up, withdrawal).
Measured: Week 72
Change in Body Weight
Change in body weight from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Waist Circumference
Change in waist circumference from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Change in BMI from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) (%-Point)
Change in HbA1c (measured as percentage point of HbA1c) from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in HbA1c (Millimoles Per Mole)
Change in HbA1c from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Change in FPG from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fasting Glucagon
Change in fasting glucagon (measured as picograms per milliliter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Homeostatic Model Assessment - Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)
Change in HOMA-IR is presented as ratio to baseline. HOMA-IR was calculated as: Insulin resistance (%) = fasting plasma glucose [mmol/L] x fasting insulin [mmol/L]/ 22.5. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
Blood pressure was measured in a sitting position after 5 minutes of rest. Change in DBP from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Blood pressure was measured in a sitting position after 5 minutes of rest. Change in SBP from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Total Cholesterol
Change in total cholesterol (measured as millimoles per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol
Change in LDL cholesterol (measured as millimoles per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
Change in HDL cholesterol (measured as millimoles per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol
Change in VLDL cholesterol (measured as millimoles per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Triglycerides
Change in triglycerides (measured as millimoles per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Free Fatty Acids
Change in free fatty acids (measured as millimoles per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein (hsCRP)
Change in hsCRP (measured as milligram per liter) from baseline to week 72 is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Short Form 36 (SF-36) Score
Change in SF-36 score from baseline to week 72 is presented. SF-36 measures participant's overall health related quality of life (HRQoL). It is a 36-item generic measure of health status and yields 2 summary scores for physical health and mental health, and 8 domain scores (physical functioning, role functioning, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, mental health). The scores 0-100 (where higher scores indicates a better HRQoL) from the SF-36 were converted to norm-based scores to enable a direct interpretation in relation to the distribution of scores in the 2009 U.S. general population. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered or using a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or usage. All AEs reported here are TEAEs. TEAE is defined as an event that had onset date during the on-treatment period. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Treatment-emergent Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Hypoglycaemic episode (blood glucose less than or equal to (<=) 3.9 mmol/L (70 mg/dL) Or greater than (>) 3.9 mmol/L (70 mg/dL) occurring in conjunction with hypoglycaemic symptoms) is defined as treatment emergent if the onset of the episode occurs during the on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Treatment-emergent Severe or Blood Glucose (BG)-Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia: episode, severe as per american diabetes association (ADA) classification or BG confirmed by plasma glucose value < 3.1 mmol/L(56mg/dL) with symptoms along with hypoglycaemia. Severe hypoglycaemia: episode requiring assistance of other person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or take corrective actions. Plasma glucose concentrations may not be available during event, but neurological recovery following return of plasma glucose to normal is sufficient evidence that event was induced by low plasma glucose concentration. Hypoglycaemic episode is treatment emergent if onset of it occurs during on-treatment period: period starting on day of first administration of trial product and ending on day of last dose of trial product+7 days; except for evaluation of AEs; hypoglycaemic episodes for which period ended on date of whatever came first:last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); end of in-trial period.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Treatment-emergent Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Severe hypoglycaemia: An episode requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or take other corrective actions. Plasma glucose concentrations may not be available during an event, but neurological recovery following the return of plasma glucose to normal is considered sufficient evidence that the event was induced by a low plasma glucose concentration. Hypoglycaemic episode is defined as treatment emergent if the onset of the episode occurs during the on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Participants Discontinuing Treatment Due to Gastrointestinal Adverse Events
Number of participants discontinuing treatment due to gastrointestinal adverse events is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Participants With Occurrence of Anti-semaglutide Antibodies During and After 72 Weeks Treatment (Yes/No)
Number of participants with occurrence of anti-semaglutide antibodies during and after 72 weeks treatment is presented. In the below table, 'Yes' infers number of participants with occurrence of anti-semaglutide antibodies and 'No' infers number of participants without anti-semaglutide antibodies during and after 72 weeks treatment. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Participants With Anti-semaglutide Antibodies With in Vitro Neutralising Effect During and After 72 Weeks Treatment (Yes/No)
Number of participants with anti-semaglutide antibodies with in vitro neutralising effect during and after 72 weeks treatment is presented. In the below table, 'Yes' infers number of participants with anti-semaglutide antibodies with in vitro neutralising effect and 'No' infers number of participants without anti-semaglutide antibodies with in vitro neutralising effect during and after 72 weeks treatment. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Participants With Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies Cross Reacting With Native GLP-1 During and After 72 Weeks Treatment (Yes/No)
Number of participants with anti-semaglutide binding antibodies cross reacting with native glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) during and after 72 weeks treatment is presented. In the below table, 'Yes' infers number of participants with anti-semaglutide antibodies cross reacting with native GLP-1 and 'No' infers number of participants without anti-semaglutide antibodies cross reacting with native GLP-1 during and after 72 weeks treatment. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Number of Participants With Cross-reacting Anti-semaglutide Binding Antibodies With in Vitro Neutralising Effect to Native GLP-1 During and After 72 Weeks Treatment (Yes/No)
Number of participants with cross-reacting anti-semaglutide binding antibodies with in vitro neutralising effect to native GLP-1 during and after 72 weeks treatment is presented. In the below table, 'Yes' infers number of participants with cross-reacting anti-semaglutide binding antibodies with in vitro neutralising effect to native GLP-1 and 'No' infers number of participants without cross-reacting anti-semaglutide binding antibodies with in vitro neutralising effect to native GLP-1 during and after 72 weeks treatment. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from in-trial period which started on the date of the randomisation visit and ended on the first of the following dates (both inclusive): 1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
Measured: From week 0 to week 79
Change in Pulse From Baseline to Week 72
Change in pulse from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Electrocardiogram (ECG)
A 12-lead ECG was performed at baseline (week 0) and week 72 and categorised as normal, abnormal and not clinically significant (abnormal NCS) or abnormal and clinically significant (abnormal CS). Percentage of participants in each ECG category at week 0 and week 72 are presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Cardiovascular System
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (cardiovascular system) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Central and Peripheral Nervous System
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (central and peripheral nervous system) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Gastrointestinal System Including Mouth
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (gastrointestinal system including mouth) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: General Appearance
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (general appearance) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, Throat, Neck
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (head, ears, eyes, nose, throat, neck) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Lymph Node Palpation
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (lymph node palpation) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Musculoskeletal System
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (musculoskeletal system) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Respiratory System
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (respiratory system) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Skin
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (skin) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Physical Examination: Thyroid Gland
Percentage of participants with change in physical examination (thyroid gland) from week -6 to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Week -6, week 72
Change in Haematocrit
Change in haematocrit from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Haemoglobin (g/dL)
Change in haemoglobin from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Haemoglobin (mmol/L)
Change in haemoglobin from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Leukocytes
Change in leukocytes from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Thrombocytes
Change in thrombocytes from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Erythrocytes
Change in erythrocytes from baseline to week 72 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Creatinine (mg/dL)
Change in creatinine (measured as milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Creatinine (Umol/L)
Change in creatinine (measured as micro mole per liter (umol/L)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
Change in eGFR (measured as milliliter/minute/1.732 meter square (mL/min/1.73 m^2)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Creatine Kinase
Change in creatine kinase (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Urea
Change in urea (measured as milli mole per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Total Bilirubin (mg/dL)
Change in total bilirubin (measured as milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Total Bilirubin (Umol/L)
Change in total bilirubin (measured as micromole per liter (umol/L)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Alkaline Phosphatase
Change in alkaline phosphatase (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Ferritin
Change in ferritin (measured as microgram per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Sodium (mEq/L)
Change in sodium (measured as milli equivalent per liter (mEq/L)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Sodium (mmol/L)
Change in sodium (measured as milli mole per liter (mmol/L)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Potassium (mEq/L)
Change in potassium (measured as mEq/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Potassium (mmol/L)
Change in potassium (measured as mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Calcium (mg/dL)
Change in calcium (measured as milligram per deciliter (mg/dL)) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Calcium (mmol/L)
Change in calcium (measured as mmol/L) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Amylase
Change in amylase (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Lipase
Change in lipase (measured as units per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Calcitonin
Change in calcitonin (measured as nanograms per liter) is presented as ratio to baseline. The endpoint was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment period. On-treatment period: the period starting on the date of first administration of trial product and ending on the date of the last dose of trial product +7 days; except for the evaluation of AEs and hypoglycaemic episodes for which the period ended on the date of whatever came first: 1) last dose of trial product + 49 days (7 half-lives of semaglutide); 2) end of the in-trial period.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Nov 2016 (estimated)
- Study start30 Nov 2016
- Primary completion13 Feb 2020
- Study completion19 Mar 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (7)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Hepatobiliary DisordersStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Novo Nordisk A/SThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 320 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02970942
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NN9931-4296
- Other IDs
- 2016-000685-39, U1111-1179-7464, 2016
- Status last verified
- Nov 2021
- First submitted
- 18 Nov 2016
- Last updated
- 16 Nov 2021
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- Yes
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: According to Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk.com
Publications
Newsome PN, Buchholtz K, Cusi K, Linder M, Okanoue T, Ratziu V, Sanyal AJ, Sejling AS, Harrison SA; NN9931-4296 Investigators. A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Subcutaneous Semaglutide in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. N Engl J Med. 2021 Mar 25;384(12):1113-1124. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2028395. Epub 2020 Nov 13.
PubMed 33185364Nitze LM, Ratziu V, Sanyal AJ, Wong VW, Balendran C, Fleckner J, Skalshoi Kjaer M, Krarup N, Anstee QM. Exploration of Multiple Non-Invasive Tests for Assessing Response to Treatment in a Semaglutide Phase 2b Trial in Patients with MASH. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2026 Feb;63(3):396-404. doi: 10.1111/apt.70376. Epub 2025 Sep 23.
PubMed 40985232Schattenberg JM, Gronbaek H, Kliers I, Ladelund S, Long MT, Nygard SB, Sanyal AJ, Davies MJ. Proteomic signatures reflect effects of semaglutide treatment for MASH. JHEP Rep. 2025 Jul 22;7(10):101521. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2025.101521. eCollection 2025 Oct.
PubMed 40980163Ratziu V, Francque S, Behling CA, Cejvanovic V, Cortez-Pinto H, Iyer JS, Krarup N, Le Q, Sejling AS, Tiniakos D, Harrison SA. Artificial intelligence scoring of liver biopsies in a phase II trial of semaglutide in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Hepatology. 2024 Jul 1;80(1):173-185. doi: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000000723. Epub 2023 Dec 19.
PubMed 38112484Wai-Sun Wong V, Anstee QM, Nitze LM, Geerts A, George J, Nolasco V, Kjaer MS, Ladelund S, Newsome PN, Ratziu V. FibroScan-aspartate aminotransferase (FAST) score for monitoring histological improvement in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis activity during semaglutide treatment: post-hoc analysis of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2b trial. EClinicalMedicine. 2023 Nov 20;66:102310. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102310. eCollection 2023 Dec.
PubMed 38058795Romero-Gomez M, Armstrong MJ, Funuyet-Salas J, Mangla KK, Ladelund S, Sejling AS, Shrestha I, Sanyal AJ. Improved health-related quality of life with semaglutide in people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A randomised trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2023 Aug;58(4):395-403. doi: 10.1111/apt.17598. Epub 2023 Jun 16.
PubMed 37328931Harrison SA, Calanna S, Cusi K, Linder M, Okanoue T, Ratziu V, Sanyal A, Sejling AS, Newsome PN. Semaglutide for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: Trial design and comparison of non-invasive biomarkers. Contemp Clin Trials. 2020 Oct;97:106174. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.106174. Epub 2020 Oct 8.
PubMed 33039693
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Nov 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- This Trial is Conducted Globally. The Aim of This Trial is to Investigate Efficacy and Safety of Three Dose Levels of Subcutaneous Semaglutide Once Daily Versus Placebo in Subjects With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02970942
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NN9931-4296
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 320 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/SIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 30 Nov 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 13 Feb 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Mar 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Nov 2016 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 21 Apr 2021
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Investigation of efficacy and safety of three dose levels of subcutaneous semaglutide once daily versus placebo in subjects with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 6
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide 0,1 mg | Experimental | Drug: Semaglutide |
| Semaglutide 0,2 mg | Experimental | Drug: Semaglutide |
| Semaglutide 0,4 mg | Experimental | Drug: Semaglutide |
| Placebo 1 | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo |
| Placebo 2 | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo |
| Placebo 3 | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| SemaglutideOnce daily administration of semaglutide subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) in three different doses (0.1 mg, 0.2 mg and 0.4 mg) | Drug | Semaglutide 0,1 mg, Semaglutide 0,2 mg, Semaglutide 0,4 mg |
| PlaceboOnce daily administration subcutaneously ( s.c., under the skin) | Drug | Placebo 1, Placebo 2, Placebo 3 |
Primary outcome
Percentage of Participants With Non- Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Resolution Without Worsening of Fibrosis After 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
Time frame: After 72 weeks
NASH resolution defined by NASH clinical research network as lobular inflammation of 0 or 1 and hepatocellular ballooning reduced to 0; both criteria were necessary conditions. Hepatocellular ballooning ranges from 0-2; lobular inflammation ranges from 0-3, with higher scores indicating more severe hepatocellular ballooning or lobular inflammation. Worsening of fibrosis defined by an increase in fibrosis at least one stage of Kleiner fibrosis classification: fibrosis stages range from 0-4, with higher scores indicating greater fibrosis (0=None, 4=Cirrhosis). Endpoint was evaluated based on data from in-trial period which started on date of randomisation visit and ended on first of following dates (both inclusive):1) follow-up visit (Week 79); 2) withdrawal of consent; 3) last contact with participant (for participants lost to follow-up); 4) death.
87 secondary outcomes
Percentage of Participants With at Least One Stage of Liver Fibrosis Improvement With no Worsening of NASH After 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
Time frame: After 72 weeks
Percentage of Participants With Change in Total NAFLD (Non- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) Activity Score (NAS)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Steatosis
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Lobular Inflammation
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Hepatocyte Ballooning
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Fibrosis Stage According to the Kleiner Fibrosis Classification
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Change in Activity Component of Steatosis-activity-fibrosis (SAF) Score
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fibrosis-4 Score
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in NAFLD Fibrosis Score (NFS)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Albumin
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in International Normalized Ratio (INR)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Cytokeratin 18 (CK-18) Fragments
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in microRNA 122 (miR-122)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Interleukin-1 Receptor (IL-1R) Antagonist
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein 1 (MCP-1)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF-21)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Liver Stiffness Assessed by FibroScan®
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Liver Steatosis Assessed by FibroScan®
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Weight Loss of ≥ 5% of Baseline Body Weight at 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
Time frame: Week 72
Percentage of Participants With Weight Loss of ≥ 10% of Baseline Body Weight at 72 Weeks (Yes/No)
Time frame: Week 72
Change in Body Weight
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Waist Circumference
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) (%-Point)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in HbA1c (Millimoles Per Mole)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Fasting Glucagon
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Homeostatic Model Assessment - Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Total Cholesterol
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Very Low Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Triglycerides
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Change in Free Fatty Acids
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), Week 72
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Nov 2021.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 33185364Newsome PN, Buchholtz K, Cusi K, Linder M, Okanoue T, Ratziu V, Sanyal AJ, Sejling AS, Harrison SA; NN9931-4296 Investigators. A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Subcutaneous Semaglutide in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis. N Engl J Med. 2021 Mar 25;384(12):1113-1124. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2028395. Epub 2020 Nov 13.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40985232Nitze LM, Ratziu V, Sanyal AJ, Wong VW, Balendran C, Fleckner J, Skalshoi Kjaer M, Krarup N, Anstee QM. Exploration of Multiple Non-Invasive Tests for Assessing Response to Treatment in a Semaglutide Phase 2b Trial in Patients with MASH. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2026 Feb;63(3):396-404. doi: 10.1111/apt.70376. Epub 2025 Sep 23.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40980163Schattenberg JM, Gronbaek H, Kliers I, Ladelund S, Long MT, Nygard SB, Sanyal AJ, Davies MJ. Proteomic signatures reflect effects of semaglutide treatment for MASH. JHEP Rep. 2025 Jul 22;7(10):101521. doi: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2025.101521. eCollection 2025 Oct.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38112484Ratziu V, Francque S, Behling CA, Cejvanovic V, Cortez-Pinto H, Iyer JS, Krarup N, Le Q, Sejling AS, Tiniakos D, Harrison SA. Artificial intelligence scoring of liver biopsies in a phase II trial of semaglutide in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Hepatology. 2024 Jul 1;80(1):173-185. doi: 10.1097/HEP.0000000000000723. Epub 2023 Dec 19.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38058795Wai-Sun Wong V, Anstee QM, Nitze LM, Geerts A, George J, Nolasco V, Kjaer MS, Ladelund S, Newsome PN, Ratziu V. FibroScan-aspartate aminotransferase (FAST) score for monitoring histological improvement in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis activity during semaglutide treatment: post-hoc analysis of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2b trial. EClinicalMedicine. 2023 Nov 20;66:102310. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2023.102310. eCollection 2023 Dec.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37328931Romero-Gomez M, Armstrong MJ, Funuyet-Salas J, Mangla KK, Ladelund S, Sejling AS, Shrestha I, Sanyal AJ. Improved health-related quality of life with semaglutide in people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: A randomised trial. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2023 Aug;58(4):395-403. doi: 10.1111/apt.17598. Epub 2023 Jun 16.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 33039693Harrison SA, Calanna S, Cusi K, Linder M, Okanoue T, Ratziu V, Sanyal A, Sejling AS, Newsome PN. Semaglutide for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis: Trial design and comparison of non-invasive biomarkers. Contemp Clin Trials. 2020 Oct;97:106174. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2020.106174. Epub 2020 Oct 8.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. According to Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk.com
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
158 sites in 17 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 2 study testing Semaglutide in people with Hepatobiliary Disorders and Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 158 sites in 17 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 158 sites in United States, Russia, United Kingdom, Japan, France and 12 more countries. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this phase mean?
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 21 Apr 2021). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Percentage of Participants With Non- Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Resolution Without Worsening of Fibrosis After 72 Weeks (Yes/No) (time frame: After 72 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02970942, which also lists 7 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Nov 2021.