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Effectiveness of Semaglutide 2.4 mg vs. Commercially Available Medications for Chronic Weight Management in Participants With Obesity in a Multi-employer Setting in The US - a Pragmatic Clinical Study
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Semaglutide, Orlistat, and 3 other interventions for Obesity. Completed, enrolled 500 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this post approval pragmatic clinical study is to see how well semaglutide lowers body weight compared to other medication on the market used to treat obesity, across three US-based employers. These employers represent employees of diverse demography and job functions including hospitality, clerical, administrative, housekeeping, maintenance, and specialised employees across a range of socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. The study will also look at how weight loss affects physical functioning, quality of life and ability to work. It will also gather information on how satisfied participants are with the medication they take. Participants will either receive semaglutide or one of 4 approved anti-obesity medication (Xenical/Qsymia/Contrave/Saxenda).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Participants will receive semaglutide 2.4 milligrams (mg) subcutaneous (s.c.) injection once weekly for 52 weeks.
Participants will receive one of 4 commercially available anti-obesity medication chosen by the study doctor for 52 weeks. The 4 anti-obesity medications are orlistat per os \[by mouth\] (p.o.), phentermine/topiramate extended release p.o., naltrexone/bupropion extended release p.o. or liraglutide 3.0 mg s.c injection.
Participants will receive one of 4 commercially available anti-obesity medication chosen by the study doctor for 52 weeks. The 4 anti-obesity medications are orlistat per os \[by mouth\] (p.o.), phentermine/topiramate extended release p.o., naltrexone/bupropion extended release p.o. or liraglutide 3.0 mg s.c injection.
Participants will receive one of 4 commercially available anti-obesity medication chosen by the study doctor for 52 weeks. The 4 anti-obesity medications are orlistat per os \[by mouth\] (p.o.), phentermine/topiramate extended release p.o., naltrexone/bupropion extended release p.o. or liraglutide 3.0 mg s.c injection.
Participants will receive one of 4 commercially available anti-obesity medication chosen by the study doctor for 52 weeks. The 4 anti-obesity medications are orlistat per os \[by mouth\] (p.o.), phentermine/topiramate extended release p.o., naltrexone/bupropion extended release p.o. or liraglutide 3.0 mg s.c injection.