Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Adults in Bangladesh With or Without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

PHASE3Not yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

480

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

November 1, 2024

Primary Completion Date

February 28, 2025

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2026

Conditions
ObesityType 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Interventions
DRUG

Semaglutide Pen

"In this study, the intervention involves administering semaglutide (Fitaro) to participants for weight management. The treatment protocol includes the following steps:~Initial Dose: Participants will start with a subcutaneous injection of semaglutide at a dose of 0.25 mg once weekly for the first four weeks to allow for tolerance and adjustment.~Dose Escalation: After the initial period, the dose will be increased at four-week intervals as follows:~Week 5: Increase to 0.5 mg Week 9: Increase to 1 mg Week 13: Increase to 1.7 mg Week 17: Increase to a maximum dose of 2.4 mg, if necessary, based on individual weight loss response and tolerability."

Trial Locations (1)

1000

Popular Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Pi Research and Development Center, Bangladesh

UNKNOWN

collaborator

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd

INDUSTRY

lead

Popular Medical College Hospital

OTHER