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Liraglutide

Phase 4FDA approved

Diabetes | Small molecule | Metabolic |Novo Nordisk A/S|Trials Updated: Jul 21, 2026

Liraglutide development status

FDA approval on record Jan 25, 2010
Approval holderNovo Nordisk Inc
ApplicationNDA022341
Highest phase Phase 4 (NCT02660047)
Phase scored for NVOPhase 3
Registered trials 185 across 44 sponsors since Sep 2005

Label indication Liraglutide is indicated: • as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus, • to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and established cardiovascular disease. FDA label

Liraglutide target and mechanism

Molecular targetGLP1R
Target classAgonist
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as liraglutide [3H], Saxenda, Victoza, NNC 90-1170, IDegLira, insulin degludec

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindPLACEBO_CONTROLLEDDMC
Total Trials83
Total Enrollment31,038

FDA Designations

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Liraglutide clinical trials

Liraglutide · 83 trials · 14 indications

Phase 3 35Phase 2 13Phase 1 35
NCT01722266Liraglutide in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes MellitusType 1 Diabetes
COMPLETED72 Analytics
NCT04775082SCALE KIDS: Research Study to Look at How Well a New Medicine is at Lowering Weight in Children With ObesityObesity
ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING78 Analytics
NCT03862716Remission Evaluation of a Metabolic Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes With IDegLiraType 2 Diabetes Mellitus
COMPLETED159 Analytics
NCT03737240IDegLira HIGH TrialDiabetes Mellitus
COMPLETED145 Analytics
NCT03115424Effect of GLP-1 Receptor Agonism After Sleeve GastrectomyObesity
COMPLETED46 Analytics
NCT02964247LIRA-ADD2SGLT2i - Liraglutide Versus Placebo as add-on to SGLT2 Inhibitors.Diabetes
COMPLETED303 Analytics
NCT02963935Effect and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg as an Adjunct to Intensive Behaviour Therapy for Obesity in a Non-specialist SettingMetabolism and Nutrition Disorder
COMPLETED282 Analytics
NCT02963922Effect and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Basal InsulinMetabolism and Nutrition Disorder
COMPLETED396 Analytics
NCT02889510Study to Assess the Efficacy of Liraglutide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes MellitusType 2 Diabetes
COMPLETED76 Analytics
NCT02918279Effect of Liraglutide for Weight Management in Pubertal Adolescent Subjects With ObesityMetabolism and Nutrition Disorder
COMPLETED251 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Liraglutide in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 1 DiabetesUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3ACTIVE NOT_RECRUITING
SCALE KIDS: Research Study to Look at How Well a New Medicine is at Lowering Weight in Children With Obesity
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Remission Evaluation of a Metabolic Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes With IDegLira
Type 2 Diabetes MellitusUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
IDegLira HIGH Trial
Diabetes MellitusUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Effect of GLP-1 Receptor Agonism After Sleeve Gastrectomy
ObesityUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
LIRA-ADD2SGLT2i - Liraglutide Versus Placebo as add-on to SGLT2 Inhibitors.
DiabetesUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Effect and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg as an Adjunct to Intensive Behaviour Therapy for Obesity in a Non-specialist Setting
Metabolism and Nutrition DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Effect and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Treated With Basal Insulin
Metabolism and Nutrition DisorderUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Study to Assess the Efficacy of Liraglutide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2 DiabetesUnlock trial analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Effect of Liraglutide for Weight Management in Pubertal Adolescent Subjects With Obesity
Metabolism and Nutrition DisorderUnlock trial analytics

Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Change in Mean Weekly Glucose Concentrations
12 Weeks

The primary endpoint of the study is to detect a difference from baseline in mean weekly blood glucose concentrations before and after 12 weeks of treatment in each of the Liraglutide groups.

Relative change in BMI (Body mass index)
From baseline (week 0) to week 56

Percent

Proportion of participants achieving drug-free diabetes remission
28 weeks after randomization

Drug-free diabetes remission is defined as HbA1C \< 6.5 % off glucose-lowering agents for at least 12 weeks.

Change in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Baseline, Week 26

HbA1c will be compared between study groups. HbA1c measures the average percentage of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months and HbA1c can reduce with management of diabetes through diet, exercise, and medication. HbA1c levels below 5.7% are considered normal. Persons with values between 5.7% and 6.4% are considered at high risk of developing diabetes while those with values of 6.5% and above are diagnosed with diabetes. Persons with diabetes aim to get their HbA1c in the range of 7.0 to 7.5% or lower, with below 7.0% being preferable.

Weight
baseline and 36 months

Subjects calculated weight in kilograms

Change in HbA1c
Week 0, Week 26

Change from baseline (week 0) to week 26 in glycosylated haemoglobin was evaluated for 2 different observation period 'in-trial' observation period and 'on-treatment without rescue medication" observation period. The 'in-trial' observation period represents the time-period where subjects were considered to be in the trial, regardless of whether or not the subjects had initiated rescue medication or prematurely discontinued trial product. The 'on-treatment' observation period is the part of the in-trial observation period during which subjects were treated with the trial product, that is the time from the first dose to the last dose of trial product. The 'on-treatment without rescue medication' observation period is a part of 'on-treatment' observation period during which subjects were considered treated with trial product and had not initiated any rescue medications.

Change in Body Weight (%)
Week 0, week 56

Observed mean change in body weight from baseline (week 0) to week 56 was evaluated for two different observation periods. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which subjects are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for AEs) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs). The test of superiority of liraglutide to placebo for the treatment policy estimand was tested in a hierarchical manner for the two primary and the consequent 7 confirmatory secondary endpoints presented.

Proportion of Subjects Losing at Least 5% of Baseline Body Weight at Week 56
Week 56

The estimated mean percentage of subjects losing at least 5% of baseline body weight at week 56 is presented. The endpoint was evaluated based on in-trial data and on-drug data.

Participants Losing at Least 5% of Baseline Body Weight
Week 56

The estimated percentage of participants losing at least 5% of baseline (week 0) body weight at week 56 was presented based on in-trial data and on-drug data. In-trial observation period: the uninterrupted time interval from the date of randomisation until and including the date of the follow-up visit or date of last contact. On-drug observation period: includes all time intervals in which participants are considered to be on treatment from the date of first trial product administration to 7 days (or 14 days for adverse events \[AEs\]) after the final trial product administration, excluding potential off-treatment time intervals triggered by at least 7 consecutive missed doses (or 14 consecutive missed doses for AEs).

Changes From Baseline on Measurements of Respiratory Function Defined by Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1)
7 weeks

Changes from baseline on measurements of respiratory function defined by forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). Mean difference between 7 weeks after treatment visit and baseline visit is registered.

Change in BMI SDS (Week 0, Week 56)
Week 0, week 56

Change from baseline (week 0) in BMI SDS was evaluated at week 56. BMI SDS was calculated using the following formula: Z=\[(value /M)\^L - 1\] / S\*L; where L, M and S are median (M), skewness (L) and variation coefficient (S) of children/adolescents' BMI provided for each sex and age. For each subject, a standard deviation score Z (SDS) was calculated based on age and sex referring to the values L, M and S. The method is described in the world health organisation (WHO) Multicentre Growth Reference, which also contains the values for L, M and S by age and sex. For Z (SDS) scores below -3 and above 3, the score was adjusted as described in the WHO instruction. All available data were used for the analysis including data collected after treatment discontinuation. Results are based on both participants who completed the week 0-56 trial period and participants who prematurely discontinued the trial product but attended the follow-up visit at 56.

Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) Standard Deviation Score (SDS) From Baseline to 16 Weeks
Week 0, Week 16

Change in BMI SDS from baseline to week 16 is presented. BMI SDS also called Z-scores, was calculated using the following formula: Z=\[(y / M)\^L - 1\] / S\*L; where L, M and S are median (M), Box-cox power (L) and variation coefficient (S) of children/adolescents', y= individual BMI. BMI provided for each sex and age. For each participant, a standard deviation score Z (SDS) was calculated based on age and sex referring to the values L, M and S. Possible values range from -3 to +3, a negative score being beneficial.

Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) Standard Deviation Score (SDS) From Baseline to 52 Weeks
Week 0, Week 52

Change in BMI SDS from baseline to week 52 is presented. BMI SDS also called Z-scores, was calculated using the following formula: Z=\[(y / M)\^L - 1\] / S\*L; where L, M and S are median (M), Box-cox power (L) and variation coefficient (S) of children/adolescents', y= individual BMI. BMI provided for each sex and age. For each participant, a standard deviation score Z (SDS) was calculated based on age and sex referring to the values L, M and S. Possible values range from -3 to +3, a negative score being beneficial.

Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) (Week 26)
Week 0, Week 26

Change from baseline (week 0) in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) was evaluated after 26 weeks of treatment. The change from baseline in the response after 26 weeks of treatment is analysed using an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model with treatment as a fixed effect and baseline response as a covariate.

Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)
Week 0, Week 26

Change from baseline in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), after 26 weeks of treatment. Full analysis set (FAS = 831) included all randomised subjects who had received at least one dose and had any post-randomisation data.

Change From Baseline in HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)
Week 0, week 52

Change from baseline in HbA1c at week 52. Missing values were handled by using a mixed model for repeated measurements (MMRM).

Change From Baseline in Body Weight
Week 0, week 52

Change from baseline in body weight at week 52. Missing values were handled by using a MMRM.

Change From Baseline in Total Daily Insulin Dose
Week 0, week 52

Change from baseline in total daily insulin dose at week 52. Change from baseline was represented in terms of ratio to baseline for insulin dose i.e. Total daily insulin dose at week 52/total daily insulin dose at baseline. Missing values were handled by using a MMRM.

Change in HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)
Week 0, week 26

Change in HbA1c from baseline to week 26. All available data were used for the primary analysis, including data collected after treatment discontinuation and initiation of rescue medication.

Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) From Baseline to Week 26
Week 0 to Week 26

The estimated mean change from baseline in HbA1c after 26 weeks of treatment.

Estimated Mean From the Statistical Model and Standard Deviation From Observed Data For Change From Baseline to Week 26 in HbA1c (%) (Glycosylated Haemoglobin)
Week 0, Week 26

Calculated as the estimated mean change from baseline in HbA1c (%) after 26 Weeks of treatment based on the statistical model.

Change From Baseline in Apnoea-hypopnoea Index (AHI)
Week 0, Week 32

Observed mean change from baseline in AHI (events/hour) after 32 weeks of treatment. AHI (apnoea and hypopnoea events per hour of sleep) is a measure used for the diagnosis and severity classification of obstructive sleep apnoea. AHI severity category: none ≤4.9; mild 5.0-14.9; moderate 15.0-29.9; severe ≥30.0 events/hour.

Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) From Baseline to Week 16
Week 0, Week 16

Estimated mean change from baseline in HbA1c after 16 Weeks of treatment.

Incidence of Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (AEs)
Week 0 to Week 52 + 7 days

Adverse events were defined as events occurring after administration of trial product and no later than 7 days after last day of treatment. Severe AEs: considerable interference with subject's daily activities. Moderate AEs: Marked symptoms, moderate interference with the subject's daily activities. Mild AEs: No or transient symptoms, no interference with the subject's daily activities. Serious AEs: AEs that resulted in any of the following: death, a life-threatening experience, hospitalization/prolongation of existing hospitalization, persistent/significant disability, and congenital anomaly.

Change (%) From Baseline in Body Weight (Fasting)
Week 0, week 56

Weight was recorded to the nearest 0.1 kg for a subject in the fasting state with an empty bladder, without shoes and only wearing light clothing. The same calibrated scale was used throughout the trial.

Proportion of Subjects Losing at Least 5% of Baseline Body Weight
at 56 weeks

Weight was recorded to the nearest 0.1 kg for a subject in the fasting state with an empty bladder, without shoes and only wearing light clothing. The same calibrated scale was used throughout the trial.

Proportion of Subjects Losing More Than 10% of Baseline Body Weight
at 56 weeks

Weight was recorded to the nearest 0.1 kg for a subject in the fasting state with an empty bladder, without shoes and only wearing light clothing. The same calibrated scale was used throughout the trial.

Change From Baseline in Fasting Body Weight
Week 0, Week 56

The observed mean change from baseline in fasting body weight (%) after 56-weeks of treatment (main treatment period).

Proportion of Subjects Losing at Least 5% of Baseline Fasting Body Weight.
At Week 56

Percentage of subjects losing at least 5% of baseline fasting body weight after 56-weeks of treatment (main treatment period).

Proportion of Subjects Losing More Than 10% of Baseline Fasting Body Weight
At 56 weeks

Percentage of subjects losing \>10% of baseline fasting body weight after 56-weeks of treatment (main treatment period).

Proportion of Subjects With Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
At 160 weeks

Proportion of subjects with onset of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at week 160 (main + extension treatment period) among subjects with pre-diabetes at baseline - evaluated as time to onset of T2DM. Subjects included in FAS, who were stratified to 160-weeks of treatment (i.e., excluding 37 subjects with pre-diabetes who entered the re-randomised period and including 6 subjects without pre-diabetes incorrectly stratified to the 160-week treatment period).

Time From Randomisation to First Occurrence of Cardiovascular Death, Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction, or Non-fatal Stroke (a Composite Cardiovascular Outcome)
from randomisation (visit 3; month 0) to last contact (visit 16; up to month 60+30 days)

Time from randomisation to first occurrence of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke (a composite cardiovascular outcome). The percentage of subjects experiencing a first event of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke (a composite cardiovascular outcome) is presented.

Mean Change From Randomisation in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 26.
Week 0 (Randomisation), week 26
Mean Percentage Change in Fasting Body Weight From Baseline
Week 0, week 56

Subjects were weighed having fasted (consumed only water) since midnight the night before the visit.

Percentage of Subjects Who Maintained Their run-in Fasting Weight Loss From Week 0
Week 0, week 56

Subjects who had a weight regain less than or equal to 0.5% of weight from Week 0 were regarded as maintenance of run-in fasting weight loss. Subjects were weighed having fasted (consumed only water) since midnight the night before the visit.

Percentage of Subjects Who Lost More Than or Equal to 5% of Fasting Body Weight From Week 0
Week 0, week 56

Subjects were weighed having fasted (consumed only water) since midnight the night before the visit.

Mean Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 26
Week 0, Week 26

Calculated as an estimate of the mean change from baseline in glycosylated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 26.

Mean Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 52
Week 0, Week 52

Calculated as an estimate of the mean change from baseline in glycosylated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 52.

Mean Change From Baseline in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 78
Week 0, Week 78

Calculated as an estimate of the mean change from baseline in glycosylated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 78.

Mean Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) From Week 52 to Week 78
Week 52, Week 78

Mean Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) from Week 52 to Week 78

Change in Acetylcholine (ACh)-Mediated Forearm Blood Flow (FBF)
week 0, week 12

Assessed endothelial function by measuring the change in ACh-mediated FBF at euglycemia (90 mg/dL) using forearm venous occlusion plethysmography (VOP) technique. Unit of Measure refers to volume of blood (mL) per 100 mL of forearm tissue per minute.

Change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
week 0, week 16

Percentage point change in Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) from baseline (week 0) to 16 weeks (end of treatment).

Change in Glycosylated A1c (HbA1c) at Week 26
week 0, week 26

Percentage point change in glycosylated A1c (HbA1c) from baseline (week 0) to 26 weeks (end of randomisation)

Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) After 24 Weeks of Treatment
after 24 weeks of treatment
HbA1c
after 26 weeks of treatment
Change in Glycosylated A1c (HbA1c) at Week 104
week 0, week 104

Change in glycosylated A1c (HbA1c) baseline (week 0) to 104 weeks (end of randomisation)

Change in HbA1c from baseline to week 24.
Baseline, week 24
Area under the curve of the endogenous glucose production from (=EGP) from begin of the hypoglycaemic clamp 5.5 mmol/L period until the end of recovery period (4.0 mmol/L), calculated from stable isotope labelled plasma glucose
After 12 weeks and 2 days of treatment in each treatment period (day 86 and day 198)
Gastric Emptying of Solids (T1/2)
5 weeks

The time for half of the ingested solids to leave the stomach. Following a meal consisting of two eggs labeled with technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid (1 mCi), gastric emptying of solids was assessed with scintigraphy imaging.

Liver Histological improvement
48 weeks
Mean Change From Baseline in Body Weight at Week 20
Week 0, week 20

Calculated as mean body weight at week 20 - baseline

Fasting plasma/serum glucose
Change in weight
24-hour glucose profiles after three fixed meals
Body weight
HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin)
Occurrence of empty stomach (antrum grade 0 or 1) after fasting following a solid, high-fat meal after dosing of subcutaneous (s.c.) liraglutide once daily (Yes/No)
6, 8, 10, 12, 18 and 24 hours after start of fasting on Visit 7, Day 40

Measured as count of participants.

Occurrence of empty stomach (antrum grade 0 or 1) after fasting following a solid, high-fat meal after dosing of oral semaglutide once daily (Yes/No)
6, 8, 10, 12, 18 and 24 hours after start of fasting on Visit 11, Day 161

Measured as count of participants.

Occurrence of empty stomach (antrum grade 0 or 1) after fasting following a solid, high-fat meal after dosing of s.c. semaglutide once weekly (Yes/No)
6, 8, 10, 12, 18 and 24 hours after start of fasting on Visit 7, Day 141

Measured as count of participants.

Maximum postprandial gallbladder ejection fraction (GBEFmax)
At 12 weeks (visit 9)
Number of treatment emergent adverse events
From the time of first dosing and until completion of follow-up visit (59-108 days after first dosing)
Area under the liraglutide plasma concentration time curve from 0 to last quantifiable observation (tz) after single dose
0-72 hours following administration of 0.6 mg liraglutide
Maximum observed liraglutide plasma concentration after single dose
0-72 hours following administration of 0.6 mg liraglutide
Number of treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs)
From the time of first dosing (Day 0) and until completion of follow-up visit (up to 6 weeks' treatment and 5-14 days subsequent follow-up period)
Geometric mean glucagon concentration during hypoglycaemia (nadir glucose (target 2.5 mmol/L) )
At week 4
Number and type of adverse events
up to 8 weeks
AUC0-8h (triglyceride), the area under the triglyceride-concentration-time curve in the interval 0-8 hours following a meal with a high fat content
after 3 weeks of treatment
Gastric emptying measured as AUC0-300min of paracetamol postprandial concentration profiles during a standardised meal test with intake of 1.5 g paracetamol
after 35 days of treatment
Insulin detemir pharmacokinetics with and without liraglutide administration
at approx. 12 weeks (including screening, washout and evaluation period)
AUC 0-24h (last dosing day): Area under the plasma liraglutide curve from 0 to 24 hours after last dosing.
After 21 days of treatment
Area under the Curve (AUC) of liraglutide for each injection site
Area under the curve (0-t)
Cmax, maximum concentration
Profile and identity of the major metabolites of tritium labelled liraglutide in plasma, urine, and faeces
Total recovery of tritium, [3H]-liraglutide and metabolites in urine and faeces
AUC of ethinylestradiol
AUC of levonorgestrel
Area under the curve of paracetamol
Area under the curve of post prandial plasma glucose
Maximum time-matched mean difference between the baseline subtracted QTci intervals
Area under the curve of atorvastatin
Area under the curve of lisinopril
Area under the curve of griseofulvin
Area under the curve of digoxin
Area under the Curve (0-infinity)
Adverse events
Antibody against liraglutide
The energy intake at a standardised buffet meal with a preload paradigm quantified using Foodworks 2.10
Area under the Curve (AUC)
Area under the Curve (AUC) (0-t)
Area under the liraglutide plasma concentration time curve (AUC 0-t)
24-hour profiles of serum calcitonin
24-hour profiles of Ca2+ (ionised calcium)
24-hour profiles of PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
Area under the plasma liraglutide curve
Vital signs (Blood pressure)
Vital signs (Pulse rate)
ECG (ElectroCardioGram)
Ratio of the areas under the plasma NN 90-1170 curves
Area under the Curve (AUC) glucagon
AUC (area under the curve) of Insulin Secretion Rate (ISR) over the 90-216 mg/dL glucose interval
Insulin secretory burst mass
Area under the Curve
AUC (area under the curve)

Secondary Endpoints

Change in HbA1c
12 Weeks
Change in Body Weight From Baseline
12 weeks
Change in Total Insulin Dose From Baseline
12 weeks
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORDaily Injection
Liraglutide 1.8mgACTIVE_COMPARATORDaily Injection
Liraglutide 1.2mgACTIVE_COMPARATORDaily injections
Liraglutide 0.6 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORDaily injection
Liraglutide 3.0 mgEXPERIMENTALThe treatment duration is 56 weeks and the follow-up period is 26 weeks.
InterventionEXPERIMENTALDrug: IDegLira - sc injection; Drug: metformin - oral administration; Drug: insulin degludec - sc injection; Behavioral: lifestyle therapy, diet and exercise
Standard CareNO_INTERVENTIONStandard glycemic care as informed by the current clinical practice guidelines
IDegLiraEXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group will receive IDegLira (with metformin, unless contraindicated) for 26 weeks.
Basal-Bolus InsulinACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants in this group will receive basal-bolus insulin (with metformin, unless contraindicated) for 26 weeks. The basal-bolus insulin regimen includes Insulin Degludec (U-100) and Insulin Aspart.
Sleeve Gastrectomy PlaceboPLACEBO_COMPARATORSubjects undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) will be randomized 1:1 at the time of 3 month visit after bariatric surgery.
Sleeve Gastrectomy SaxendaACTIVE_COMPARATORSubjects undergoing Sleeve Gastrectomy (SG) will be randomized 1:1 at the time of 3 month visit after bariatric surgery.
RYGBSHAM_COMPARATORTwenty five subjects will be recruited from the Nutrition Clinic at Mayo Clinic Rochester prior to undergoing RYGB surgery.
liraglutide + SGLT2i ± metforminEXPERIMENTAL -
liraglutide placebo + SGLT2i ± metforminPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
LiraglutideEXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide 1.8 mgEXPERIMENTALThe total trial duration for the 1.8 mg/day treatment arm will be approximately 67 weeks, consisting of 2 weeks screening period, a 12 weeks run-in period, a 26-week main treatment period, a safety extension period of 26 weeks and a follow-up visit.
Liraglutide 0.9 mgACTIVE_COMPARATORThe total trial duration for the 0.9 mg/day treatment arm will be approximately 41 weeks, consisting of 2 weeks screening period, a 12 weeks run-in period, a 26-week treatment period, and a follow-up visit.
Liraglutide 1.8 mg + insulinEXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide 1.2 mg + insulinEXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide 0.6 mg + insulinEXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide placebo 0.3 ml + insulinPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Liraglutide placebo 0.2 ml + insulinPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Liraglutide placebo 0.1 ml + insulinPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Liraglutide placebo 0.6 mg + insulinPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Liraglutide placebo 1.2 mg + insulinPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Liraglutide placebo 1.8 mg + insulinPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Lira + MetEXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo + MetPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Lira 1.8 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Lira+InsulinEXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo+InsulinPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Liraglutide + an OAD therapyEXPERIMENTAL -
Two OADs combination therapyACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Lira 3.0 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide 3.0mg (week0-56)/Liraglutide 3.0mg (week56-68)EXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide 3.0mg (week0-56)/Liraglutide Placebo (week56-68)EXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide Placebo, no Pre-diabetesPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Liraglutide 3.0mg, Pre-diabetesEXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide Placebo, Pre-diabetesPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Lira 1.8EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous administration of liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily in a forced 12 week run-in period + subject's own pre-trial metformin treatment at an unchanged dose and frequency (at least 1500 mg daily). Initial dose of liraglutide 0.6 mg/day with weekly increments of 0.6 mg until final dose of 1.8 mg/day was reached. Subjects were randomised to continue to receive liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily + metformin for 26 weeks plus 26 weeks extension, when the HbA1c assessment after run-in period was at least 7.0%
Insulin detemir + Lira 1.8EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous administration of liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily in a forced 12 week run-in period + subject's own pre-trial metformin treatment at an unchanged dose and frequency (at least 1500 mg daily). Initial dose of liraglutide 0.6 mg/day with weekly increments of 0.6 mg until final dose of 1.8 mg/day was reached. Subjects were randomised to continue to receive liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily + metformin in addition to individually adjusted insulin detemir for 26 weeks plus 26 weeks extension, when the HbA1c assessment after run-in period was at least 7.0%
Non-Randomised Lira 1.8EXPERIMENTALSubcutaneous administration of liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily in a forced 12 week run-in period + subject's own pre-trial metformin treatment at an unchanged dose and frequency (at least 1500 mg daily). Initial dose of liraglutide 0.6 mg/day with weekly increments of 0.6 mg until final dose of 1.8 mg/day was reached. Subjects continued to receive liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily + metformin for 26 weeks plus 26 weeks extension, when the HbA1c assessment after run-in period was below 7.0%
Early Withdrawals Lira 1.8OTHERSubcutaneous administration of liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily in a forced 12 week run-in period + subject's own pre-trial metformin treatment at an unchanged dose and frequency (at least 1500 mg daily). Initial dose of liraglutide 0.6 mg/day with weekly increments of 0.6 mg until final dose of 1.8 mg/day was reached. Due to withdrawals in the run-in period, subjects did not receive any further treatment in trial
Intensified groupOTHERIntensification of treatment with insulin detemir was offered at Weeks 26 and 38 for subjects with an HbA1c ≥ 8.0% in the randomised Lira 1.8 group and non-randomised liraglutide treatment group.
Lira 1.2 mg -> Lira 1.2 mg -> Lira 1.2 mgEXPERIMENTALOnce-daily subcutaneous dose of liraglutide 1.2 mg with at least 1500 mg metformin/day (tablets) for 26 weeks. First week for up-titration of liraglutide from 0.6 mg to 1.2 mg. Subjects continued to receive liraglutide 1.2 mg once daily in extension period 1 (weeks 26-52) and extension period 2 (weeks 52-78).
Lira 1.8 mg -> Lira 1.8 mg -> Lira 1.8 mgEXPERIMENTALOnce-daily subcutaneous dose of liraglutide 1.8 mg with at least 1500 mg metformin/day (tablets) for 26 weeks. First 2 weeks for up-titration of liraglutide from 0.6 mg to 1.8 mg. Subjects continued to receive liraglutide 1.8 mg once daily in extension period 1 (weeks 26-52) and extension period 2 (weeks 52-78).
Sita -> SitaACTIVE_COMPARATOROnce-daily dose of sitagliptin 100 mg (tablets) with at least 1500 mg metformin/day (tablets) for 26 weeks. Subjects continued to receive 100 mg sitagliptin once daily in extension period 1 (weeks 26-52).
Sita -> Sita -> Lira 1.2 mgEXPERIMENTALOnce-daily dose of sitagliptin 100 mg (tablets) with at least 1500 mg metformin/day (tablets) for 26 weeks. Subjects continued to receive 100 mg sitagliptin once daily in extension period 1 (weeks 26-52). In extension period 2 (weeks 52-78), subjects were randomised to liraglutide 1.2 mg + metformin.
Sita -> Sita -> Lira 1.8 mgEXPERIMENTALOnce-daily dose of sitagliptin 100 mg (tablets) with at least 1500 mg metformin/day (tablets) for 26 weeks. Subjects continued to receive 100 mg sitagliptin once daily in extension period 1 (weeks 26-52). In extension period 2 (weeks 52-78), subjects were randomised to liraglutide 1.8 mg + metformin.
GlimepirideACTIVE_COMPARATORGlimepiride 4 mg administered orally, once-daily, open-label, weeks 0-12
Lira 0.6 + MetEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide 0.6 mg + metformin + glimepiride placebo
Lira 1.2 + MetEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide 1.2 mg + metformin + glimepiride placebo
Lira 1.8 + MetEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide + metformin + glimepiride placebo
Glim + MetEXPERIMENTALGlimepiride 4.0 mg + metformin + liraglutide placebo
ExenatideACTIVE_COMPARATORExenatide 10 mcg twice daily + subject's own OAD treatment
GlibenclamideACTIVE_COMPARATORGlibenclamide 1.25-2.5 mg + liraglutide placebo
0.6 mg + SUEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide 0.6 mg + sulphonylurea
0.9 mg + SUEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide 0.9 mg + sulphonylurea
SU Mono - 1PLACEBO_COMPARATORLiraglutide placebo 0.6 mg + sulphonylurea
SU Mono - 2PLACEBO_COMPARATORLiraglutide placebo 0.9 mg + sulphonylurea
Met MonoACTIVE_COMPARATORMetformin 1.5-2.0 g/day + liraglutide placebo + glimepiride placebo
Met + GlimACTIVE_COMPARATORGlimepiride 4 mg/day + metformin 1.5-2.0 g/day + liraglutide placebo
Treatment Period: Placebo QDPLACEBO_COMPARATORParticipants will receive daily SC placebo injections during the 12-week, double-blind treatment period.
Treatment Period: NNC0090-2746 QDEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive daily 1.8-mg SC injections of NNC0090-2746 during the 12-week, double-blind treatment period.
Treatment Period: Liraglutide QDACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive open-label liraglutide via SC injection during the 12-week treatment period. The dose scheme will be as follows: 0.6 milligrams (mg) each day during Week 1, followed by 1.2 mg each day during Week 2, and 1.8 mg each day from Weeks 3 to 12.
Lira placebo/Lira 2.4 mg/Lira 3.0 mgPLACEBO_COMPARATORLiraglutide placebo once daily, weeks 0-20 (double-blinded), extended to 52 weeks (sponsor was unblinded at 20 weeks). Subjects switched to receive liraglutide 2.4 mg once daily and then liraglutide 3.0 mg once daily in open-label extension period (weeks 52-104)
Lira 1.2 mg/Lira 3.0 mgEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide 1.2 mg once daily, weeks 0-20 (double-blinded), extended to 52 weeks (sponsor was unblinded at 20 weeks). Subjects switched to receive liraglutide 2.4 mg once daily and then liraglutide 3.0 mg once daily in open-label extension period (weeks 52-104)
Lira 1.8 mg/Lira 3.0 mgEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide 1.8 mg once daily, weeks 0-20 (double-blinded), extended to 52 weeks (sponsor was unblinded at 20 weeks). Subjects switched to receive liraglutide 2.4 mg once daily and then liraglutide 3.0 mg once daily in open-label extension period (weeks 52-104)
Lira 2.4 mg/Lira 3.0 mgEXPERIMENTALLiraglutide 2.4 mg once daily, weeks 0-20 (double-blinded), extended to 52 weeks (sponsor was unblinded at 20 weeks). Subjects switched to receive liraglutide 2.4 mg once daily and then liraglutide 3.0 mg once daily in open-label extension period (weeks 52-104)
OrlistatACTIVE_COMPARATOROrlistat capsules 3 times daily (3 x 120 mg) in connection with each main meal, weeks 0-20 (open-label) continued to receive Orlistat capsules 3 times daily (3 x 120 mg) in connection with each main meal in open-label extension period (weeks 20-104)
NNC 90-1170 + MetEXPERIMENTAL -
NNC 90-1170 + Met placeboEXPERIMENTAL -
Met + NNC 90-1170 placeboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
NNC 90-1170EXPERIMENTAL -
Treatment period 1EXPERIMENTAL -
Treatment period 2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
0.045 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
0.225 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
0.45 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
0.60 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
0.75 mgEXPERIMENTAL -
MetACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
GlimACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Oral semaglutideEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive semaglutide orally.
SemaglutideEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive semaglutide subcutaneously.
Liraglutide 0.6 mg s.c. with FlexPen®EXPERIMENTAL -
Liraglutide 0.6 mg s.c. with the PDS290 pen-injectorEXPERIMENTAL -
LowEXPERIMENTAL -
MediumEXPERIMENTAL -
HighEXPERIMENTAL -
I.aEXPERIMENTAL -
I.bPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
II.aEXPERIMENTAL -
II.bPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
AEXPERIMENTAL -
BPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
CEXPERIMENTAL -
DEXPERIMENTAL -
EEXPERIMENTAL -
FEXPERIMENTAL -
A1EXPERIMENTAL -
A2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
B1EXPERIMENTAL -
B2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
C1EXPERIMENTAL -
C2PLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
AbdomenEXPERIMENTAL -
ThighEXPERIMENTAL -
Upper armEXPERIMENTAL -
Formulation 4EXPERIMENTAL -
Final formulation 4EXPERIMENTAL -
Double-blind / liraglutideEXPERIMENTAL -
Double-blind / placeboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Open-label / moxifloxacinACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Open-label / placeboPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Trial period AEXPERIMENTAL -
Trial period BEXPERIMENTAL -
Formulation 3EXPERIMENTAL -
MildEXPERIMENTAL -
ModerateEXPERIMENTAL -
SevereEXPERIMENTAL -
NormalEXPERIMENTAL -
15 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
20 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
25 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
Lira --> placeboEXPERIMENTAL -
Placebo --> glimPLACEBO_COMPARATOR -
Glim --> liraACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
Normal renal functionEXPERIMENTAL -
Mild renal impairmentEXPERIMENTAL -
Moderate renal impairmentEXPERIMENTAL -
Severe renal impairmentEXPERIMENTAL -
End-stage renal diseaseEXPERIMENTAL -
pH 7.7EXPERIMENTAL -
pH 7.9EXPERIMENTAL -
pH 8.15EXPERIMENTAL -
Phase 2 formulationEXPERIMENTAL -
Phase 3 formulationEXPERIMENTAL -
ElderlyEXPERIMENTAL -
YoungEXPERIMENTAL -
Fixed dose: 5 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
Escalated dose: 10 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
5 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
10 mcg/kgEXPERIMENTAL -
NNC 90-1170, initial doseEXPERIMENTAL -
InsulinACTIVE_COMPARATOR -
NNC 90-1170, final doseEXPERIMENTAL -
HealthyNO_INTERVENTION -
NNC 90-1170 (liraglutide)EXPERIMENTAL -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
LiraglutideDRUGPatients randomized to 1.2 mg of liraglutide : They will start liraglutide 0.6 mg sc once daily for one week and will increase the dose to 1.2 mg sc once daily thereafter. Patients randomized to 1.8 mg of liraglutide: They will start liraglutide 0.6 mg sc once daily for one week; will increase to 1.2 mg sc once daily for second week and will stay on 1.8 mg of liraglutide from third week onwards.
PlaceboDRUGPatients randomized to 1.2 mg of placebo: They will start placebo 0.6 mg sc once daily for one week and then increase to 1.2 mg once daily thereafter. Patients randomized to 1.8 mg of placebo: They will start placebo 0.6 mg sc once daily for one week; increase to 1.2 mg sc once daily for second week and then to 1.8 mg sc once daily from third week onwards.
IDegLiraDRUGDose is titrated to achieve fasting normoglycemia
insulin degludecDRUGIn those who need additional insulin or who cannot tolerate IDegLira, insulin degludec will be used. Dose is titrated to achieve fasting normoglycemia.
MetforminDRUGDose is titrated to 2000 mg per day or maximal tolerated dose
Lifestyle TherapyBEHAVIORALLifestyle intervention includes individualized dietary and exercise advice targeting at least 5% weight loss with frequent visits and coaching for goal reinforcement, behavior modification and problem-solving
Insulin Degludec (U-100)DRUGParticipants in the basal-bolus insulin study arm will discontinue all other diabetes medications, except for metformin which will be continued at the prescribed dose (unless contraindicated). Insulin Degludec (U-100) will be given once daily at the same time for 26 weeks. The dose will be titrated up to the fasting blood glucose target of 70 to 100 mg/dL, with no maximum dose.
Insulin AspartDRUGParticipants in the basal-bolus insulin study arm will discontinue all other diabetes medications, except for metformin which will be continued at the prescribed dose (unless contraindicated). Insulin aspart will be taken before meals with a titration schedule and dose adjustment protocol to target pre-meal blood glucose level of 70 to 100 mg/dL.
SaxendaDRUGSaxenda is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adult patients. Subjects will be recruited and screened prior to undergoing bariatric surgery. Subjects undergoing SG will be randomized 1:1 at month 3 post surgery to Saxenda, 0.6mg SQ daily, with weekly titration of 0.6mg until maintenance dose of 3mg/daily reached. Subjects will remain on study drug for duration of study (33 months). After undergoing surgery, study visits will be timed to coincide with the standard clinical follow-up visits at months 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36.
PlacebosDRUGSubjects will be recruited and screened prior to undergoing bariatric surgery.Subjects undergoing SG will be randomized 1:1 at months 3 post surgery to Placebo, 0.6mg SQ daily, with weekly titration of 0.6mg until maintenance dose of 3mg/daily reached. Subjects will remain on study drug for duration of study (33 months). After undergoing surgery, study visits will be timed to coincide with the standard clinical follow-up visits at months 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36.
RYGBPROCEDURESubjects will be recruited and screened prior to undergoing bariatric surgery. After undergoing surgery, study visits will be timed to coincide with the standard clinical follow-up visits at months 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36.
CMS Intensive Behavior TherapyBEHAVIORALIntensive Behaviour Therapy for obesity
Liraglutide 3.0 mgDRUGInjected subcutaneously (s.c., under the skin) once daily
insulinDRUGAll subjects will continue their pre-trial insulin therapy (basal, premixed or basal-bolus regimen) during the trial. Insulin dose is fixed for the first 16 weeks and for the subsequent 20 weeks, insulin dose is individually adjusted.
oral anti-diabetic drugDRUGAn additional oral anti-diabetic drug (OAD) with a different mechanism of action than the pre-trial OAD. The type and dosage of the additional OAD should be chosen by the investigator within the Japanese labelled dose.
insulin detemirDRUGInsulin detemir subcutaneous (under the skin) injection once daily. Dose will be titrated (individually adjusted) based on fasting self-measured plasma glucose levels according to a pre-specified algorithm
sitagliptinDRUGTablets, 100 mg daily
glimepirideDRUGTablets, 1 - 4 mg daily
exenatideDRUG10 mcg twice daily for s.c. (under the skin) injection.
glibenclamideDRUG1.25-2.5 mg tablet. Given orally once or twice daily.
sulfonylureaDRUGSU agent
rosiglitazoneDRUG -
insulin glargineDRUG -
Mixed Meal Tolerance Test with paracetamolDRUGAt the beginning and end of each period (Visit 2a, 8, 9a, 15) a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test enriched paracetamol will be performed.
NNC0090-2746DRUGNNC0090-2746 solution will be self-administered in daily doses of 1.8 mg via SC injection.
Liraglutide-placeboOTHER1.8 mg once-daily, subcutaneous injection
orlistatDRUG120 mg capsule. Administered thrice daily
Oral SemaglutideDRUGParticipants will receive semaglutide orally.
SemaglutideDRUGParticipants will receive semaglutide subcutaneously.
liraglutide [3H]DRUGA single dose of 0.75 mg will be given as a subcutaneous injection
levonorgestrel / ethinylestradiolDRUGOne single oral tablet after the liraglutide or placebo dose administration at the end of each treatment period
paracetamolDRUGOne single dose of 1 g. Tablet
moxifloxacinDRUGFollowing the double-blinded period and a wash-out period of 7 days, subjects are re-randomised to an open-label, parallel period where a single dose of 400 mg moxifloxacin (tablets) is administered as positive control
electrocardiogram (ECG)PROCEDURE24 hours serial ECG is collected before initial dose of 0.6 mg liraglutide, on the last dosing day of 1.2 mg liraglutide and on the last dosing day of 1.8 mg liraglutide
atorvastatinDRUGOne single dose of 40 mg. Tablet
lisinoprilDRUGOne single dose of 20 mg. Tablet
griseofulvinDRUGOne single dose of 500 mg. Tablet
digoxinDRUGOne single dose of 1 mg. Tablet
insulin humanDRUGSingle dose 0.4 IU/kg by inhalation. Subjects receive treatment in random order
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Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy VolunteersYes
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus: Fasting c-peptide \< 0.1nmol/l on insulin therapy for more than 12 months with or without history of diabetic ketoacidosis. 2. Using a continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM) and regularly measuring their blood sugars four times dail...

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Frequently asked questions about Liraglutide

What is liraglutide used for?

Liraglutide is used to treat diabetes, obesity, and metabolism and nutrition disorders, and it is being studied in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, type 1 diabetes, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. It is a small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist developed by Novo Nordisk A/S.

What does liraglutide target?

Liraglutide targets GLP1R, the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor, and acts as an agonist at that receptor. This receptor target underlies its use across metabolic conditions including diabetes and obesity.

Who makes liraglutide?

Liraglutide is developed by Novo Nordisk A/S, which trades under the ticker NVO. Novo Nordisk is the sponsor behind the clinical development program for the drug across its metabolic indications.

What phase is liraglutide in?

Liraglutide is in Phase 3 development. It is an investigational small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist, and its clinical program spans diabetes, obesity, and related metabolic conditions.

What clinical trials is liraglutide in?

Liraglutide has been studied in 58 trials with about 22,988 participants, including NCT04775082, a Phase 3 obesity study in children, and NCT03523273, a Phase 2 obesity study. NCT07225816 is a recruiting Phase 1 trial in obesity.

Is liraglutide the same as Saxenda?

Saxenda is another name for liraglutide, along with liraglutide [3H] and Liraglutide 3.0 mg. People searching for Saxenda are looking at the same liraglutide asset developed by Novo Nordisk A/S.