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Preserving Lean Body Mass During Weight Loss In Elderly Obese Patients With GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Treatment
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Semaglutide Pen Injector for Obesity and Aging. Completed, enrolled 16 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This is a single-center, prospective, controlled, randomized and open label study to investigate the effect of the semaglutide addition to standard of care weight loss intervention (personalized lifestyle and exercise) in elderly obese subjects on body weight and body composition as assessed by DEXA.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
semaglutide (up to 1mg) once weekly injection added to the standard of care weight loss program. Semaglutide dose will be started at 0.25 mg dose during the baseline visit and doubled every 2 weeks up to 1mg dose or up to maximum tolerable dose for total of 16 weeks of intervention