OverweightPhase 3STEP7NCT04251156
Research Study of How Well Semaglutide Works in People Living With Overweight or Obesity.
A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide in people with Overweight and Obesity, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 33 sites in 4 countries.
Trial summary
This study will look at the change in body weight from the start to the end of the study. The purpose of the study is to compare the effect on body weight in people taking semaglutide (a new medicine) and people taking "dummy" medicine. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Overweight, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- 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
- 375 participants
- Where
- 33 sitesin 4 countries
- Study dates
- 8 Dec 2020to 23 Aug 2022
- Phase
- Phase 3
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Male or female, age 18 years or older at the time of signing informed consent
- History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight
- For subjects without T2D at screening:
- Body mass index (BMI) of :
- greater than or equal to 30 kg/m^2
- greater than or equal to 27 kg/m^2 with the presence of at least one of the following weight-related comorbidities (treated or untreated): hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea or cardiovascular disease
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- For subjects with T2D at screening:
- Diagnosed with T2D above or equal to 180 days prior to the day of screening
- Treated with either:
- diet and exercise alone or
- stable treatment (same drug(s), dose and dosing frequency) for at least 60 days prior to the day of screening with up to 3 oral antidiabetic medications alone or in any combination (metformin, α-glucosidase inhibitor (AGI), SU, glinides, SGLT2i or glitazone) according to local label
- HbA1c 7.0-10.0% (53-86 mmol/mol) (both inclusive)
- BMI greater than or equal to 27 kg/m^2
Who cannot join
- A self-reported change in body weight above 5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records
- For subjects without T2D at screening:
- HbA1c equal to or above 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) as measured by the central laboratory at screening
- For subjects with T2D at screening :
- Renal impairment measured as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) value of below 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2 (below 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 in subjects treated with SGLT2i) according to CKDEPI creatinine equation as defined by KDIGO 2012 by the central laboratory at screening
- Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 90 days prior to screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.
Trial locations and contacts
33 sites in 4 countries.
33 sites in 4 countries
China28 sites
Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital-Endocrinology
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100853
Beijing Luhe Hospital Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 101100
Beijing Pinggu Hospital-Endocrinology
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 101200
Cangzhou People's Hospital-Endocrinology
Cangzhou, Hebei, 061000
Cangzhou People's Hospital
Cangzhou, Hebei, 061000
The First Bethune hospital of Jilin University-Endocrinology
Changchun, Jilin, 130061
Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital, Yanghu Branch
Changzhou, Jiangsu, 213003
Chongqing University Three Gorges Hospital
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 404000
Fujian Medical University Union Hospital-Endocrinology
Fuzhou, Fujian, 350001
The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University-Endocrinology
Hefei, Anhui, 230061
Harrison International Peace Hospital-Endocrinology
Hengshui, Hebei, 053000
Hengshui People's Hospital (Harrison International Peace Hospital)-Endocrinology
Hengshui, Hebei, 053000
Inner Mongolia People's Hospital-Endocrinology
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010020
The affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University-Endocrinology
Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, 010050
Jinan Central Hospital
Jinan, Shandong, 250013
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
Kunming, Yunnan, 650101
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University-Endocrinology
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210011
Jiangsu Province Hospital-Endocrinology
Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029
Huashan Hospital Fudan University-Endocrinology
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200040
Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital (Tenth People's of Tongji University)-Endocrinology
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200072
Shanghai Fifth People's Hospital-Endocrinology
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200240
Tongren Hospital Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200336
Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Hospital-Endocrinology
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 201200
The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University-Endocrinology
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000
The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006
General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University-Endocrinology
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300052
The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300211
The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangsu University-Endocrinology
Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212001
Brazil2 sites
Instituto de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Estudos e Pesquisas
Aparecida de Goiânia, Goiás, 74935-530
CPCLIN - Centro de Pesquisas Clínicas
São Paulo, São Paulo, 01228-200
South Korea2 sites
Ajou University Hospital
Gyeonggi-do, 16499
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul, 03080
About this study
Official title: Effect and Safety of Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once-weekly on Weight Management in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity.
This study will look at the change in body weight from the start to the end of the study. The purpose of the study is to compare the effect on body weight in people taking semaglutide (a new medicine) and people taking "dummy" medicine. In addition to taking the medicine participants will have talks with study staff about healthy food choices, how to be more physically active and what else they can do to lose weight. Participants will either get semaglutide or "dummy medicine" - which treatment is decided by chance. Participants will need to take 1 injection once a week. The study medicine is injected with a thin needle in a skinfold in the stomach, thigh or upper arm.• The study will last for about 1 year. Participants will have 11 clinic visits and 8 phone calls with the study doctor. Participants will have 3 clinic visits where they cannot eat and drink (water is allowed) for up to 8 hours before the visit and 1 clinic visit where they cannot eat and drink for up to 2 hours before the visit. (4 visits and 1 visit, respectively, if they have type 2 diabetes (T2D)). Participants will have 4 clinic visits where they will have blood samples taken. (5 visits if they have T2D). For China: Participants will have 9 clinic visits where they will have blood samples taken. Women cannot take part if pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Being tested
- Semaglutide, Placebo (semaglutide)
- Medical subject headings
- Overweight, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SemaglutideDrug
Semaglutide administered subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) as well as diet and physical activity counselling for 44 weeks. Doses gradually increased to 2.4 mg
Placebo (semaglutide)Drug
Semaglutide placebo administered s.c. as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity regimen for 44 weeks
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | Experimental | Once-weekly injections of gradually increased doses of semaglutide Receives: Drug: Semaglutide |
| Placebo (semaglutide) | Placebo comparator | Once-weekly injections of gradually increased doses of semaglutide placebo Receives: Drug: Placebo (semaglutide) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change From Baseline in Body Weight (Percentage [%])
Change from baseline at week 0 to week 44 in body weight (%) is presented.The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 5% (Yes/No)
Number of participants who achieved >=5% weight reduction at week 44 for in-trial observation period is presented.In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the number of participants who have achieved greater than or equal to 5% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the number of participants who have not achieved greater than or equal to 5% weight reduction. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Secondary outcomes (41)
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 10% (Yes/No)
Number of participants who achieved >=10% weight reduction at week 44 for in-trial observation period is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the number of participants who have achieved greater than or equal to 10% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the number of participants who have not achieved greater than or equal to 10% weight reduction. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 15% (Yes/No)
Number of participants who achieved >=15% weight reduction at week 44 for in-trial observation period is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the number of participants who have achieved greater than or equal to 15% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the number of participants who have not achieved greater than or equal to 15% weight reduction. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference
Change in waist circumference from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Body Weight (Kilogram [kg])
Change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Change in BMI from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 20% (Yes/No)
Number of participants who achieved >=20% weight reduction at week 44 for in-trial observation period is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the number of participants who have achieved greater than or equal to 20% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the number of participants who have not achieved greater than or equal to 20% weight reduction. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure
Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Short Form-36 (SF-36) - Physical Functioning Score
SF-36 is a 36-item participants-reported survey of participants health that measures the partici-pants overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). SF-36 questionnaire measured 8 domains of functional health and well-being as well as 2 component summary scores (physical component summary and mental component summary). This outcome measure shows results for 'physical functioning domain'. Physical function domain score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating better functional health and well-being. Change from baseline (week 0) in the domain scores were evaluated at week 44. These outcome measures were evaluated based on data from in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from (week 0) to (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trials (IWQOL-Lite for CT) - Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score
The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on participants quality of life within the context of clinical trials. IWQOL-Lite-CT is a 20-item questionnaire-based instrument used to assess the impact of body weight changes on participants overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite and physical function domain scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. This outcome measure shows results for 'physical function domain'. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) (Percentage [%])
Change in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in HbA1c (Millimoles Per Mole [mmol/Mol])
Change in HbA1c (mmol/mol) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (Milligrams Per Deciliter [mg/dL])
Change in fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in FPG (Millimoles Per Liter [mmol/L])
Change in FPG (mmol/L) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Insulin: Ratio to Baseline
Change in fasting serum insulin measured as milli-international units per milliliter (mIU/mL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure
Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol: Ratio to Baseline
Change in total cholesterol measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL)-Ratio to Baseline
Change in HDL measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL)-Ratio to Baseline
Change in LDL measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Very Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL)-Ratio to Baseline
Change in VLDL measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Free Fatty Acids-Ratio to Baseline
Change in free fatty acids measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Triglycerides-Ratio to Baseline
Change in triglycerides measured as milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in SF-36 All Domains (Except Physical Functioning) and 2 Component Summary Scores
SF-36 is a 36-item participant-reported survey of health that measures the overall HRQoL. SF-36 questionnaire measured 8 domains of functional health and well-being as well as 2 component summary scores (physical and mental component summary). This outcome measure shows results for all domains (except physical functioning) and 2 component summary scores. The score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating better functional health and well-being. Change from baseline week 0 in domain and component summary scores were evaluated at week 44 based on data from in-trial observation period which is uninterrupted time interval from (week 0) to (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in IWQOL-Lite for Physical Domain Score, Psychological Domain Score and Total Score
The Impact of Weight on Quality of Life Clinical Trials Version (IWQOL-Lite-CT) is designed to assess the impact of changes in weight on participants quality of life within the context of clinical trials. IWQOL-Lite-CT is a 20-item questionnaire-based instrument used to assess the impact of body weight changes on participants overall health-related quality of life (HRQoL). All IWQOL-Lite-CT composite scores for physical domain score, psychosocial domain score and total score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores reflecting better levels of functioning. This outcome measure shows results for 'physical and psychosocial domains, and for total'. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Responder Definition Value for SF-36 Physical Functioning Score (Yes/No)
The number of participants experiencing a meaningful within participant improvement in SF-36 Physical function after 44 weeks was determined based on 3.7 threshold. The threshold of 3.7 is specific for overweight or obese population included in the study and calculated using participant global rating anchor questionnaires to reflect participants own perspective based on Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold and "No" infers number of participants who have not achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold. The outcome measure was evaluated based on in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Responder Definition Value For IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function (5-items) Score (Yes/No)
The number of participants experiencing a meaningful within participant improvement in IWQOL-Lite-CT physical function after 44 weeks was determined based on thresholds of 14.6. The threshold of 14.6 is specific for the population with overweight or obesity included in the study and calculated using patient global rating anchor questionnaires to reflect participants own perspective based on FDA recommendations. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold and "No" infers the number of participants who have not achieved an improvement in score greater than or equal to the threshold. The outcome measure was evaluated based on in-trial observation period which is the uninterrupted time interval from start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Number of Participants With Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Who Achieved HbA1c Less Than (<) 7.0 Percent (%) (53 mmol/Mol)
Number of participants with T2D who achieved HbA1c < 7% (53 mmol/mol) at week 44 is presented. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved HbA1c values less than the 7% and "No" infers the number of participants who have not achieved HbA1c values less than the 7%. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Number of Participants With T2D Who Achieved HbA1c Less Than or Equal to (<=) 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol)
Number of participants with T2D who achieved HbA1c <= 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) at week 44 is presented. In the reported data, "Yes" infers the number of participants who have achieved HbA1c values less than or equal to 6.5% and "No" infers the number of participants who have not achieved HbA1c values less than or equal to 6.5%. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period which was defined as the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: At week 44
Change From Baseline in Glycaemic Category (Normo-Glycaemia, Pre-Diabetes, T2D) in Participants With no T2D at Baseline
Change from baseline in number of participants in glycaemic categories (normo-glycaemia, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes) at baseline (week 0) to week 44 are presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants With Antihypertensive Medication (Decrease, No Change, Increase)
Change from baseline in number of participants in antihypertensive medication (decrease, no change, increase) at baseline (week 0) to week 44 are presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants With Lipid-Lowering Medication (Decrease, No Change, Increase)
Change from baseline in number of participants in lipid-lowering medication (decrease, no change, increase) at baseline (week 0) to week 44 are presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants With Concomitant Oral Antidiabetic Medication (Decrease, No Change, Increase) in Participants With No T2D at Baseline
Change from basline in number of participants with concomitant oral antidiabetic medication (decrease, no change, increase) at baseline (week 0) to week 44 are presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants in Fatty Liver Index (FLI) Score Category
Change from baseline in number of participants in fatty liver index (FLI) at baseline (week 0) to week 44 are presented. The fatty liver index is based on an algorithm including body mass index, waist circumference, triglycerides and gamma-glutamyl-transferase. The FLI scores less than (<) 30 indicates no hepatic steatosis (no fatty liver), FLI greater than or equal to (>=) 30 to less than (<) 60 indicates intermediate status of hepatic steatosis and >=60 indicates severe/worse hepatic steatosis. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Participants Who From Randomization Permanently Discontinued Randomized Trial Product
Number of participants who permanently discontinued randomized trial product from baseline (week 0) to week 44 are presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Time to Permanent Discontinuation of Randomized Trial Product (Weeks)
Time to permanent discontinuation of randomised trial product from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is reported. Participants who permanently discontinued the randomised trial product during the in-trial observation period were only included in the analysis. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to date of last contact with trial site (week 51).
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
An adverse event (AE) defined as any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom or disease temporally associated with the use of a product, whether or not considered related to the product. All AEs mentioned are treatment emergent adverse events (TEAE) defined as an event with onset during the on-treatment observation period. On-treatment observation period: the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 44) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 51
Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
A serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as any untoward medical occurrence that at any dose results in death, or is life-threatening, or requires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization results in persistent or significant disability/incapacity, or may have caused a congenital anomaly/birth defect, or requires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage. SAE results occurred from week 0 to week 51 is presented based on the on-treatment observation, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 44) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals. Off-treatment time interval: time period with at least two consecutive missed doses.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 51
Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or Blood Glucose (BG) Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes (Yes/No) in Participants With T2D at Week 0
Hypoglycaemic episodes with onset during on-treatment observation period were considered treatment-emergent. Number of treatment emergent severe or BG confirmed symptomatic hypoglycaemia episodes in participants with T2D at week 0 with onset during on-treatment observation period were presented.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 51
Change From Baseline in Pulse
Change in pulse from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 44) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Amylase: Ratio to Baseline
Change in amylase measured in units/liter (U/L) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 44) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Lipase: Ratio to Baseline
Change in lipase measured in units/liter (U/L) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 44) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Calcitonin: Ratio to Baseline
Change in calcitonin measured in units/liter (U/L) from baseline (week 0) to week 44 is presented as ratio to baseline. The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from on-treatment observation period, which was defined as the interval from the date of first trial product administration (week 0) to the date of last trial product administration (week 44) plus a 7 week follow-up period and excluding any off-treatment time intervals.
Measured: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jan 2020
- Study start8 Dec 2020
- Primary completion23 Aug 2022
- Study completion23 Aug 2022
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 (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for OverweightStudies 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 3
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 375 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Clinical Reporting Anchor & Disclosure (1452), Study director, Novo Nordisk A/S
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04251156
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NN9536-4379
- Other IDs
- U1111-1212-2189
- Acronym
- STEP7
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 30 Jan 2020
- Last updated
- 29 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com
Publications
Mu Y, Bao X, Eliaschewitz FG, Hansen MR, Kim BT, Koroleva A, Ma RCW, Yang T, Zu N, Liu M; STEP 7 Study Group. Efficacy and safety of once weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg for weight management in a predominantly east Asian population with overweight or obesity (STEP 7): a double-blind, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2024 Mar;12(3):184-195. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00388-1. Epub 2024 Feb 5.
PubMed 38330988
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect and Safety of Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once-weekly on Weight Management in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04251156
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STEP7 / NN9536-4379
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 375 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/SIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 8 Dec 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 23 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Aug 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Jan 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 29 Nov 2024
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will look at the change in body weight from the start to the end of the study. The purpose of the study is to compare the effect on body weight in people taking semaglutide (a new medicine) and people taking "dummy" medicine. In addition to taking the medicine participants will have talks with study staff about healthy food choices, how to be more physically active and what else they can do to lose weight. Participants will either get semaglutide or "dummy medicine" - which treatment is decided by chance. Participants will need to take 1 injection once a week. The study medicine is injected with a thin needle in a skinfold in the stomach, thigh or upper arm.• The study will last for about 1 year. Participants will have 11 clinic visits and 8 phone calls with the study doctor. Participants will have 3 clinic visits where they cannot eat and drink (water is allowed) for up to 8 hours before the visit and 1 clinic visit where they cannot eat and drink for up to 2 hours before the visit. (4 visits and 1 visit, respectively, if they have type 2 diabetes (T2D)). Participants will have 4 clinic visits where they will have blood samples taken. (5 visits if they have T2D). For China: Participants will have 9 clinic visits where they will have blood samples taken. Women cannot take part if pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant during the study period.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | Experimental | Drug: SemaglutideOnce-weekly injections of gradually increased doses of semaglutide |
| Placebo (semaglutide) | Placebo comparator | Drug: Placebo (semaglutide)Once-weekly injections of gradually increased doses of semaglutide placebo |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (13 listed)
- Male or female, age 18 years or older at the time of signing informed consent
- History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose body weight
- Body mass index (BMI) of :
- greater than or equal to 30 kg/m^2
- greater than or equal to 27 kg/m^2 with the presence of at least one of the following weight-related comorbidities (treated or untreated): hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea or cardiovascular disease
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- A self-reported change in body weight above 5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records
- HbA1c equal to or above 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) as measured by the central laboratory at screening
- Renal impairment measured as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) value of below 30 mL/min/1.73 m^2 (below 60 mL/min/1.73 m^2 in subjects treated with SGLT2i) according to CKDEPI creatinine equation as defined by KDIGO 2012 by the central laboratory at screening
- Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 90 days prior to screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SemaglutideSemaglutide administered subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) as well as diet and physical activity counselling for 44 weeks. Doses gradually increased to 2.4 mg | Drug | Semaglutide |
| Placebo (semaglutide)Semaglutide placebo administered s.c. as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity regimen for 44 weeks | Drug | Placebo (semaglutide) |
Primary outcome
Change From Baseline in Body Weight (Percentage [%])
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change from baseline at week 0 to week 44 in body weight (%) is presented.The outcome measure was evaluated based on the data from in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 5% (Yes/No)
Time frame: At week 44
Number of participants who achieved >=5% weight reduction at week 44 for in-trial observation period is presented.In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the number of participants who have achieved greater than or equal to 5% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the number of participants who have not achieved greater than or equal to 5% weight reduction. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the start of randomization (week 0) to last trial-related participant-site contact (week 51).
41 secondary outcomes
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 10% (Yes/No)
Time frame: At week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 15% (Yes/No)
Time frame: At week 44
Change From Baseline in Waist Circumference
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Body Weight (Kilogram [kg])
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Body Weight Reduction Greater Than or Equal (>=) to 20% (Yes/No)
Time frame: At week 44
Change From Baseline in Systolic Blood Pressure
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Short Form-36 (SF-36) - Physical Functioning Score
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Impact of Weight on Quality of Life-Lite for Clinical Trials (IWQOL-Lite for CT) - Physical Function Domain (5-items) Score
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) (Percentage [%])
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in HbA1c (Millimoles Per Mole [mmol/Mol])
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) (Milligrams Per Deciliter [mg/dL])
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in FPG (Millimoles Per Liter [mmol/L])
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum Insulin: Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Diastolic Blood Pressure
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Total Cholesterol: Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in High-Density Lipoproteins (HDL)-Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Low-Density Lipoproteins (LDL)-Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Very Low-Density Lipoproteins (VLDL)-Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Free Fatty Acids-Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Triglycerides-Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in SF-36 All Domains (Except Physical Functioning) and 2 Component Summary Scores
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in IWQOL-Lite for Physical Domain Score, Psychological Domain Score and Total Score
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Responder Definition Value for SF-36 Physical Functioning Score (Yes/No)
Time frame: At week 44
Number of Participants Who Achieved Responder Definition Value For IWQoL-Lite for CT Physical Function (5-items) Score (Yes/No)
Time frame: At week 44
Number of Participants With Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Who Achieved HbA1c Less Than (<) 7.0 Percent (%) (53 mmol/Mol)
Time frame: At week 44
Number of Participants With T2D Who Achieved HbA1c Less Than or Equal to (<=) 6.5% (48 mmol/Mol)
Time frame: At week 44
Change From Baseline in Glycaemic Category (Normo-Glycaemia, Pre-Diabetes, T2D) in Participants With no T2D at Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants With Antihypertensive Medication (Decrease, No Change, Increase)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants With Lipid-Lowering Medication (Decrease, No Change, Increase)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants With Concomitant Oral Antidiabetic Medication (Decrease, No Change, Increase) in Participants With No T2D at Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Number of Participants in Fatty Liver Index (FLI) Score Category
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Participants Who From Randomization Permanently Discontinued Randomized Trial Product
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Time to Permanent Discontinuation of Randomized Trial Product (Weeks)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Number of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 51
Number of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 51
Number of Treatment Emergent Severe or Blood Glucose (BG) Confirmed Symptomatic Hypoglycaemia Episodes (Yes/No) in Participants With T2D at Week 0
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 51
Change From Baseline in Pulse
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Amylase: Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Change From Baseline in Lipase: Ratio to Baseline
Time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Jan 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Results publication: PubMed 38330988Mu Y, Bao X, Eliaschewitz FG, Hansen MR, Kim BT, Koroleva A, Ma RCW, Yang T, Zu N, Liu M; STEP 7 Study Group. Efficacy and safety of once weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg for weight management in a predominantly east Asian population with overweight or obesity (STEP 7): a double-blind, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Diabetes Endocrinol. 2024 Mar;12(3):184-195. doi: 10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00388-1. Epub 2024 Feb 5.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.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.
Clinical Reporting Anchor & Disclosure (1452) study director
Novo Nordisk A/S
33 sites in 4 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 3 study testing Semaglutide in people with Overweight and Obesity, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 33 sites in 4 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 13 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. 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 29 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 33 sites in China, Brazil, South Korea, Hong Kong. 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 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.
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 29 Nov 2024). 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?
Change From Baseline in Body Weight (Percentage [%]) (time frame: Baseline (week 0), week 44). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04251156, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 29 Jan 2026.