Semaglutide for Lung Disease

Overseen By Michaela R Anderson, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Must not be taking: Weight loss medications

Disqualifiers: Diabetes, Pregnancy, Gastroparesis, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Approved in 4 Jurisdictions This treatment is already approved in other countries

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

Duration: 12 weeks

8 Participants Needed

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether semaglutide, an FDA-approved treatment for diabetes and obesity, is feasible and tolerable in patients with advanced lung disease. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1. Are patients with advanced lung disease able to tolerate semaglutide therapy? 2. Are we able to titrate semaglutide therapy to a target weight? Participants will be asked to perform pulmonary function, physical function and body composition testing, as well as a blood draw before and after 12-weeks of semaglutide therapy. While on therapy, subjects will be surveyed regarding any adverse events or side effects.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Michaela R Anderson, MD

Principal Investigator

University of Pennsylvania

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults over 18 with a BMI above 30 who have advanced lung diseases like interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, COPD, or pulmonary hypertension. They should need extra oxygen when active and have been on stable treatment for the last 90 days.

Inclusion Criteria

I need extra oxygen when I move around.

BMI > 30 kg/m2

You have been receiving treatment with regimen X for at least 90 days.

Exclusion Criteria

I am currently in the hospital.

I or my family have a history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN type 2.

I have a history of pancreatitis.

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive semaglutide therapy for 12 weeks with weekly subcutaneous injections

12 weeks

Weekly visits for injections and monitoring

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Semaglutide

Trial Overview The study tests if semaglutide, usually used for diabetes and obesity, is safe and manageable for patients with severe lung conditions. It checks their ability to tolerate the drug and reach target weight loss over a period of 12 weeks.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Study Drug (semaglutide) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Semaglutide Pen Injector 1.0 mg weekly Once weekly subcutaneous injection Other Name: Wegovy

Semaglutide is already approved in European Union, United States, Canada, Japan for the following indications:

Approved in European Union as Ozempic for:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obesity

Approved in United States as Ozempic for:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obesity

Approved in Canada as Ozempic for:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obesity

Approved in Japan as Ozempic for:

• Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obesity

Approved in United States as Wegovy for:

• Obesity

Approved in United States as Rybelsus for:

• Type 2 diabetes

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Pennsylvania

Lead Sponsor

Trials

2,118

Recruited

45,270,000+