NCT04885634

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study is to assess the feasibility of a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial of semaglutide 2.4 mg subcutaneously once weekly on top of standard care compared to standard care alone.

Trial Health

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At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2022

Status
withdrawn

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 10, 2021

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 13, 2021

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2022

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2024

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

November 3, 2023

Status Verified

November 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.3 years

First QC Date

May 10, 2021

Last Update Submit

November 1, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Atrial fibrillationOverweightObesitySemaglutideGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonistImplantable cardiac monitor

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Number of Participants to Complete Recruitment

    Recruit 100 patients at an average recruitment rate of 2 patients per centre per month

    Up to 68 weeks, until end of treatment

  • Number of Participants to Complete Follow-up

    Achieve complete follow-up on 90% or more of patients

    Up to 75 weeks, until final follow-up

  • Total Resource Requirement

    Determine the resource requirements, i.e. primarily time spent per included patient, to achieve the recruitment and follow-up goals

    Up to 75 weeks, until final follow-up

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Efficacy of Semaglutide in Reducing AF Recurrences in Obese AF Patients

    Up to 75 weeks, until final follow-up

  • Incidence of adverse effects of Semaglutide in overweight and obese AF patients

    Up to 75 weeks, until final follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Semaglutide 2.4 mg subcutaneously once weekly in addition to standard AF care with lifestyle and risk factor management focusing on cardiovascular risk reduction

Drug: Semaglutide Injectable Product

Control group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Placebo treatment with volume-matched placebo s.c. once weekly in addition to standard AF care with lifestyle and risk factor management focusing on cardiovascular risk reduction

Drug: Placebo

Interventions

Subcutaneous injection of Semaglutide 2.4 mg once weekly

Also known as: Semaglutide plus lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factor management
Intervention group

Subcutaneous injection of volume-matched placebo once weekly

Also known as: Lifestyle and risk factor management alone
Control group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Signed informed consent before any study-related activity
  • ≥ 18 years of age at the time of signing informed consent
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2
  • Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 27 kg/m2 and at least 1 concomitant cardiometabolic risk factor (hypertension, dyslipidemia, or obstructive sleep apnea)
  • Symptomatic paroxysmal or early persistent atrial fibrillation (Paroxysmal AF: Self- terminating, in most cases within 48 hours up to 7 days. AF episodes that are cardioverted within 7 days with a documented 12 lead ECG showing sinus rhythm within the last 12 months; early persistent AF: AF episodes lasting longer than 7 days, including episodes that are terminated by cardioversion, either with drugs or by direct current cardioversion, after 7 days or more. Early persistent AF in this trial is defined as persistent AF with first-time electrical cardioversion (ECV) or a maximum of 1 previous ECVs.)

You may not qualify if:

  • Age ≥75 years
  • History of type 1 or 2 diabetes (history of gestational diabetes is allowed)
  • Known or suspected hypersensitivity to study medication or related products
  • Treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonists within the last 3 months before randomisation
  • Treatment with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors
  • Alcohol/drug abuse
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Fertile women not using chemical (tablet/pill, depot injection of progesterone, sub- dermal gestagen implantation, hormonal vaginal ring or transdermal hormonal patch) or mechanical (spirals) contraceptives
  • Active malignancy, unless in complete remission for ≥5 years
  • Family or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN2) or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma (FMTC)
  • Personal history of non-familial medullary thyroid carcinoma
  • Inflammatory bowel diseases
  • Acute or chronic pancreatitis
  • Obesity induced by other endocrinologic disorders (e.g. Cushing's Syndrome)
  • Current history of treatment with medications that may cause significant weight gain, within the last 3 months before screening, including systemic corticosteroids (except for a short course of treatment, i.e. 7-10 days), tri-cyclic antidepressants, atypical antipsychotic and mood stabilizers (e.g. imipramine, amitriptyline, mirtazapine, paroxetine, phenelzine, chlorpromazine, thioridazine, clozapine, olanzapine, valproic acid and its derivatives, and lithium)
  • +33 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Atrial FibrillationOverweightObesity

Interventions

semaglutide

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Arrhythmias, CardiacHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Axel Brandes, MD, DMSc

    Odense University Hospital

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Morten L Hansen, MD, PhD

    Herlev and Gentofte Hospital

    STUDY DIRECTOR
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Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Investigator-driven, prospective, parallel-group, double-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 10, 2021

First Posted

May 13, 2021

Study Start

October 1, 2022

Primary Completion

January 1, 2024

Study Completion

November 1, 2024

Last Updated

November 3, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
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