A Research Study on How Well Semaglutide Works in Adolescents With Overweight or Obesity
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04102189 |
Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : September 25, 2019
Results First Posted : April 18, 2023
Last Update Posted : April 18, 2023
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Overweight Obesity | Drug: Semaglutide Other: Placebo | Phase 3 |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Actual Enrollment : | 201 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | Double (Participant, Investigator) |
Masking Description: | Sponsor staff involved in the clinical trial is masked according to company standard procedures |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Effect and Safety of Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once Weekly on Weight Management in Adolescents With Overweight or Obesity |
Actual Study Start Date : | October 7, 2019 |
Actual Primary Completion Date : | March 25, 2022 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | March 28, 2022 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Semaglutide
2.4 mg or maximum tolerated dose (MTD) injected subcutaneously (under the skin, s.c.) once weekly
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Drug: Semaglutide
Participants will receive semaglutide s.c. once weekly for a dose escalation period of 16 weeks and a maintenance period of 52 weeks |
Placebo Comparator: Placebo
Placebo injected s.c. once weekly .
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Other: Placebo
Participants will receive semaglutide placebo s.c. once weekly for a total of 68 weeks |
- Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) (Percentage [%]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in BMI (%) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Percentage of Participants Achieving Greater Than or Equal to (>=) 5% Reduction of Body Weight (Yes/no) [ Time Frame: At week 68 ]Percentage of participants who achieved >= 5% weight reduction from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the percentage of participants who have achieved >= 5% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the percentage of participants who did not achieve >= 5% weight reduction. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Body Weight (Kilograms [kg]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in body weight (kg) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Body Weight (%) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in body weight (%) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Percentage of Participants Achieving >=10% Reduction of Body Weight (Yes/no) [ Time Frame: At week 68 ]Percentage of participants who achieved >= 10% weight reduction from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the percentage of participants who have achieved >= 10% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the percentage of participants who did not achieve >= 10% weight reduction. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Percentage of Participants Achieving >=15% Reduction of Body Weight (Yes/no) [ Time Frame: At week 68 ]Percentage of participants who achieved >= 15% weight reduction from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the percentage of participants who have achieved >= 15% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the percentage of participants who did not achieve >= 15% weight reduction. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Percentage of Participants Achieving >=20% Reduction of Body Weight (Yes/no) [ Time Frame: At week 68 ]Percentage of participants who achieved >= 20% weight reduction from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the percentage of participants who have achieved >= 20% weight reduction, whereas 'No' infers the percentage of participants who did not achieve >= 20% weight reduction. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in BMI Percentage of the 95th Percentile on Gender and Age-specific Growth Charts (CDC.Gov [CDC: {Centers for Disease Control and Prevention}]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change from baseline in BMI percentage of the 95th percentile on gender and age-specific growth charts (CDC.gov) at week 68 is presented. CDC gender and age-specific growth charts: normal (BMI less than [<] 85th percentile), overweight (BMI greater than or equal to [>=] 85th - <95th percentile), obesity class I (BMI >=95th - <120% of the 95th percentile), obesity class II (BMI >=120% of the 95th percentile - <140% of the 95th percentile) and obesity class III (BMI >=140% of the 95th percentile). Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Percentage of Participants Achieving Improvement in Weight Category (Yes/no) [ Time Frame: At week 68 ]Percentage of participants who achieved improvement in weight category from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. Improvement in weight category was defined as being in a lower weight category at week 68 compared to baseline according to CDC gender and age-specific growth charts: normal (BMI <85th percentile), overweight (BMI >=85th - <95th percentile), obesity class I (BMI >=95th - <120% of the 95th percentile), obesity class II (BMI >=120% of the 95th percentile - <140% of the 95th percentile) and obesity class III (BMI >=140% of the 95th percentile). In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the percentage of participants who have achieved improvement in weight category, whereas 'No' infers the percentage of participants who did not achieve improvement in weight category. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to date of last contact with trial site.
- Change in BMI (Standard Deviation Score [SDS]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in BMI SDS from baseline to week 68 is presented. The SDS scores are also called as z-scores. 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. Possible values range from -3 to +3, a negative score being beneficial. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in BMI (Kilograms Per Meter Square [kg/m^2]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in BMI (kg/m^2) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Waist Circumference [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in waist circumference (centimeters [cm]) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Percentage of Participants Achieving >=5% Reduction of BMI (Yes/no) [ Time Frame: At week 68 ]Percentage of participants who achieved >= 5% reduction of BMI from baseline (week 0) to week 68 is presented. In the reported data, 'Yes' infers the percentage of participants who have achieved >= 5% BMI reduction, whereas 'No' infers the percentage of participants who did not achieve >= 5% BMI reduction. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from date of randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Systolic Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in systolic blood pressure from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in diastolic blood pressure from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) (%) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in HbA1c (%) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in HbA1c (Millimoles Per Mole [mmol/Mol]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in HbA1c (mmol/mol) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (Millimoles Per Liter [mmol/L]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in fasting plasma glucose (mmol/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (Milligrams Per Deciliter [mg/dL]) [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in fasting plasma glucose (mg/dL) from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Fasting Insulin (Picomoles Per Liter [Pmol/L]): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in fasting insulin (pmol/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Fasting Insulin (Milli International Units Per Milliliter [mIU/mL]): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in fasting insulin (mIU/mL) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Total Cholesterol (mmol/L): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in total cholesterol (mmol/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Total Cholesterol (mg/dL): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in total cholesterol (mg/dL) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol (mmol/L): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68: ]Change in HDL cholesterol (mmol/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol (mg/dL): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in HDL cholesterol (mg/dL) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol (mmol/L): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in LDL cholesterol (mmol/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in LDL Cholesterol (mg/dL): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68: ]Change in LDL cholesterol (mg/dL) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Very Low-density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol (mmol/L): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in VLDL cholesterol (mmol/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in VLDL Cholesterol (mg/dL): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in VLDL cholesterol (mg/dL) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Triglycerides (mmol/L): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in triglycerides (mmol/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Triglycerides (mg/dL): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in triglycerides (mg/dL) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Change in Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT): Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in ALT (units per liter [U/L]) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for 'in-trial' period: the uninterrupted time interval from randomization to last contact with trial site.
- Number of Treatment-emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs) [ Time Frame: From baseline (week 0) to week 75 ]An adverse event (AE) was any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical trial participant administered or using a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product or usage. All AEs reported here are TEAEs. TEAE is defined as an event that had onset date during the on-treatment period. The on-treatment period was defined as the interval from first to last trial product administration plus 7 weeks of follow-up and excluding any period of temporary treatment interruption defined as greater than (>) 7 consecutive missed doses (corresponding to >7 weeks off-treatment).
- Number of Treatment-emergent Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) [ Time Frame: From baseline (week 0) to week 75 ]An SAE is an AE that fulfils at least one of the following criteria: 1) results in death; 2) is life-threatening; 3) requires inpatient hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalisation; 4) results in persistent disability/incapacity; 5) is a congenital anomaly/birth defect; 6) important medical event. All AEs reported here are TEAEs. TEAE is defined as an event that had onset date during the on-treatment period. The on-treatment period was defined as the interval from first to last trial product administration plus 7 weeks of follow-up and excluding any period of temporary treatment interruption defined as >7 consecutive missed doses (corresponding to >7 weeks off-treatment).
- Change in Pulse [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in pulse from baseline to week 68 is presented. Data is reported for on-treatment period: the on-treatment period was defined as the interval from first to last trial product administration plus 2 weeks of follow-up and excluding any period of temporary treatment interruption defined as >2 consecutive missed doses (corresponding to >2 weeks off-treatment).
- Change in Amylase: Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in amylase (U/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for on-treatment period: the on-treatment period was defined as the interval from first to last trial product administration plus 2 weeks of follow-up and excluding any period of temporary treatment interruption defined as >2 consecutive missed doses (corresponding to >2 weeks off-treatment).
- Change in Lipase: Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in lipase (U/L) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for on-treatment period: the on-treatment period was defined as the interval from first to last trial product administration plus 2 weeks of follow-up and excluding any period of temporary treatment interruption defined as >2 consecutive missed doses (corresponding to >2 weeks off-treatment).
- Change in Calcitonin: Ratio to Baseline [ Time Frame: Baseline (week 0), week 68 ]Change in calcitonin (nanograms per liter [ng/L]) from baseline to week 68 is presented as ratio to baseline. Data is reported for on-treatment period: the on-treatment period was defined as the interval from first to last trial product administration plus 2 weeks of follow-up and excluding any period of temporary treatment interruption defined as >2 consecutive missed doses (corresponding to >2 weeks off-treatment).

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 12 Years to 17 Years (Child) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Informed consent of parent(s) or legally acceptable representative of subject and child assent, as appropriate obtained before any trial-related activities. Trial-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the trial, including activities to determine suitability for the trial
- Male or female, ages 12 to below 18 years at the time of signing informed consent
- BMI equal to or above 95th percentile OR equal to or above 85th percentile (on gender and age-specific growth charts (CDC.gov)) with 1 or more weight related comorbidity (treated or untreated): hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea or type 2 diabetes
- History of at least one self-reported unsuccessful dietary effort to lose weight
For subjects with type 2 diabetes at screening the following inclusion criteria apply in addition:
- HbA1c equal to or below 10.0% (86 mmol/mol) as measured by central laboratory at screening
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prepubertal subjects (Tanner stage 1)
- History of type 1 diabetes
- A self-reported (or by parent(s)/legally acceptable representative where applicable) change in body weight above 5 kg (11 lbs) within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records
- Subjects with secondary causes of obesity (i.e., hypothalamic, monogenic or endocrine causes)
- For subjects with type 2 diabetes only: Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 90 days prior to screening. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04102189
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114-2621 | |
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27610 | |
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Fargo, North Dakota, United States, 58104 | |
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Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43213 | |
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Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45419 | |
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15224 | |
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Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701 | |
United States, Wisconsin | |
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Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States, 54449 | |
Austria | |
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Saint Stefan, Austria, 8511 | |
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Salzburg, Austria, 5020 | |
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Wien, Austria, 1060 | |
Belgium | |
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Brussel, Belgium, 1090 | |
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Bruxelles, Belgium, 1200 | |
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Edegem, Belgium, 2650 | |
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Leuven, Belgium, 3000 | |
Croatia | |
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Rijeka, Croatia, 51000 | |
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Zagreb, Croatia, 10 000 | |
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Zagreb, Croatia, 10000 | |
Ireland | |
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Dublin, Leinster, Ireland, DUBLIN 4 | |
Mexico | |
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Puebla, Mexico, 72190 | |
Russian Federation | |
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Izhevsk, Russian Federation, 426009 | |
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Moscow, Russian Federation, 125373 | |
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Novosibirsk, Russian Federation, 630048 | |
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Rostov-on-Don, Russian Federation, 344013 | |
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Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 191036 | |
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Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 191144 | |
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Tomsk, Russian Federation, 634050 | |
United Kingdom | |
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Rotherham, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S65 1DA | |
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Birmingham, United Kingdom, B4 6NH | |
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Bristol, United Kingdom, BS2 8AE | |
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London, United Kingdom, WC1E 6DB | |
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Sheffield, United Kingdom, S35 9XQ | |
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Southampton, United Kingdom, SO16 6YD |
Study Director: | Clinical Reporting Anchor and Disclosure (1452) | Novo Nordisk A/S |
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Responsible Party: | Novo Nordisk A/S |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT04102189 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
NN9536-4451 U1111-1215-7560 ( Other Identifier: World Health Organization (WHO) ) 2018-002431-18 ( EudraCT Number ) |
First Posted: | September 25, 2019 Key Record Dates |
Results First Posted: | April 18, 2023 |
Last Update Posted: | April 18, 2023 |
Last Verified: | March 2023 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | Yes |
Plan Description: | According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com |
URL: | http://novonordisk-trials.com |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | Yes |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
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