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Research Study Investigating How Well Semaglutide Works in People With Type 2 Diabetes Suffering From Overweight or Obesity
NCT03552757 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This study will look at the change in the participant's body weight from the start to the end of the study. This 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 study medicine, the participant will have talks with study staff about healthy food choices, how to be more physically active and what else the participant can do to lose weight. Overweight and obesity is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Therefore, weight loss has shown to have a beneficial impact on the blood sugar levels. The participant will either get semaglutide or "dummy" medicine - which treatment the participant get is decided by chance. The participant will need to take 2 injections at the same time once a week. The study medicine is injected with a thin needle in a skin fold in the stomach, thigh or upper arm. The study will last for about 1.5 years
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Semaglutide 1.0 mg
- DRUG Semaglutide 2.4 mg
- DRUG Placebo I (Semaglutide)
- DRUG Placebo II (Semaglutide)
Study Locations (20)
California
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Buena Park
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Concord
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Fresno
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Lomita
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Los Angeles
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Mission Hills
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Spring Valley
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Tarzana
Florida
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Clearwater
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Jacksonville
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Jacksonville
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Kissimmee
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — St. Petersburg
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Tampa
Georgia
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Alpharetta
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Atlanta
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Roswell
Illinois
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Chicago
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Chicago
Colorado
- Novo Nordisk Investigational Site — Golden
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 1,210 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-06-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-05-01 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03552757
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03552757 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 1,210 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Novo Nordisk A/S, which has 189 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Semaglutide 1.0 mg is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03552757 reports 20 study locations spanning 5 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Florida, Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03552757 about?
NCT03552757 is a clinical study titled "Research Study Investigating How Well Semaglutide Works in People With Type 2 Diabetes Suffering From Overweight or Obesity". This study will look at the change in the participant's body weight from the start to the end of the study. This 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 study medicine, the participant will ha...
What is the current status of trial NCT03552757?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 1,210 participants. The study started on 2018-06-04. Estimated completion is 2020-05-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03552757 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Overweight. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03552757?
The interventions under investigation include: Semaglutide 1.0 mg (DRUG), Semaglutide 2.4 mg (DRUG), Placebo I (Semaglutide) (DRUG), Placebo II (Semaglutide) (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03552757?
This trial is sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S, which has 189 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03552757 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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