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NCT05579249 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

A Research Study Comparing Wegovy to Other Weight Management Drugs in People Living With Obesity in America

A Phase 4 study of Obesity, sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
500
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05579249: Completed Phase 4 study of Obesity, sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S.

NCT05579249 is a Phase 4 study of Obesity that has completed, run by Novo Nordisk A/S. The registered enrollment target is 500 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05579249, a Phase 4 study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
500 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study 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).

Primary Outcome

Number of participants who achieved greater than or equal to 10.0% body weight reduction (yes/no) at week 52 is presented.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Semaglutide
  • DRUG Liraglutide
  • DRUG Orlistat
  • DRUG Phentermine/Topiramate
  • DRUG Naltrexone/Bupropion

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Nutrition Research Centre - Loma Linda

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 500 participants
Start Date 2023-01-19
Est. Completion 2024-11-27
Phase Phase 4
Novo Nordisk A/S

431 total trials

What the finished NCT05579249 record still lists

NCT05579249 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 500 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (39% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions - of which Semaglutide is the first listed.

NCT05579249 reports a single indexed study location in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05579249 about?

NCT05579249 is a clinical study titled "A Research Study Comparing Wegovy to Other Weight Management Drugs in People Living With Obesity in America". 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 hospit...

What is the current status of trial NCT05579249?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 500 participants. The study started on 2023-01-19. Estimated completion is 2024-11-27.

What conditions does trial NCT05579249 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05579249?

The interventions under investigation include: Semaglutide (DRUG), Liraglutide (DRUG), Orlistat (DRUG), Phentermine/Topiramate (DRUG), Naltrexone/Bupropion (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05579249?

This trial is sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S, which has 431 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05579249 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Obesity

Matched on the same primary condition, ranked to surface studies in the same phase first, then by recruiting status, no relevance scoring or editorial curation.

Where NCT05579249's enrollment target sits among peer trials

500 135th of 1053 higher than 911 of 1,053 other Obesity trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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