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Characteristics and Treatment Experiences of Individuals Using Injectable Semaglutide for Weight Management, a Cross-sectional Time-series Analysis, Multi-country Study.

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Obesity
Registration Number
NCT07154238
Lead Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to collect information for scientific research and to better understand the experiences of participants managing their weight. The study aims to collect valid responses through online interviews from participants. This study is a survey-based study without collection of laboratory data. Duration of the study will be about 14 months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
2546
Inclusion Criteria
  • For an eligible participant (individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management), all inclusion criteria must be answered "yes".

    1. Electronically provided consent obtained before any study-related activities can be completed.
    2. Age above or equal to 18 years at the time of providing informed consent.
    3. Reside in a participating country: Australia, Germany, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Spain.
    4. Have been prescribed and initiated injectable semaglutide for weight management prior to study screening.
  • For an eligible participant (HCPs), all inclusion criteria must be answered "yes".

    1. Electronically provided consent obtained before any study-related activities can be completed.
    2. Practice in a participating country: Australia, Germany, UAE, and Spain.
    3. See at least 150 patients for any condition per month; priority given to those who treat at least 200 patients for any condition per month.
    4. Treat at least 10 adult patients per month for weight management.
    5. Prescribe anti-obesity medications (AOMs) to their patients they personally treat for weight management/obesity care; priority given to those who treat at least 10% of the patients they personally treat for weight management/obesity care with anti-obesity medications (AOMs).
    6. Prescribe injectable semaglutide for weight management.
    7. Be a specialty of interest (varies by country); mix of primary care, specialists such as Endocrinologists, Diabetologists, Nutrition Specialists, Obesity Specialists and others.
Exclusion Criteria
  • For an eligible participant (individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management), all exclusion criteria must be answered "no".

    1. Unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation.
    2. Is currently or planning to become pregnant in next six months.
    3. Is taking injectable semaglutide for Type 2 diabetes management only.
  • For an eligible participant (HCPs), all exclusion criteria must be answered "no".

    1. Prior participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent and submitting responses to an interview.
    2. Unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation.
    3. Only treats patients under 18 years of age.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Description of characteristics, including clinical, demographic and physical characteristics, among individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight managementAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Multi select from a defined list Single select from a defined list Numeric entry Open-ended type-in Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Individual-reported change in BMI since initiationAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Numeric entry (BMI calculated based on self-reported height and weight)

Description of the experience of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management through personal perception of physical and mental health and self-reported QoLAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates extremely dissatisfied and 7 indicates extremely satisfied) Single select from a defined list EQ-5D-5L Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Individual-reported achievement of weight loss goalAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Yes/No; percentage of weight loss goal achieved Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Individual-reported change in weight since initiationAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Numeric entry in (kgs); percentage of weight change Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Individual-reported changes in daily life since initiation on injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Satisfaction with weight loss since initiationAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for satisfaction (where 1 indicates extremely dissatisfied all and 7 indicates extremely satisfied) Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Treatment expectation of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide of ability to achieve weight loss goal using injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates not at all confident and 7 indicates extremely confident) Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Expectation for length of time of treatment to desired result from date of initiation on injectable semaglutide at baselineAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Numeric entry months Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Expectation of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management who believe they will have greater success in achieving their weight loss with the use of injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Expected benefits of injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Multi select from a defined list

Overall satisfaction with injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for satisfaction (where 1 indicates extremely dissatisfied all and 7 indicates extremely satisfied) Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Individual-reported changes in perception of injectable semaglutide since initiationAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Attitudes of individuals related to obesity or weight related stigmatization or discrimination prior to/since/due to initiation on injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Multi select from a defined list

Attitudes of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management related to obesity as a chronic diseaseAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree)

Attitudes of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management related to weight loss being their responsibilityAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree)

Attitudes of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management related to weight loss being more likely with use of prescription medication for weight loss (AOMs)At the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree)

Degree of knowledge of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management related to how prescription weight loss medications (AOMs) work in the bodyAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Behaviours of individuals initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management related to making lifestyle changes in addition to initiating on injectable semaglutide for weight loss or weight management to achieve their weight loss goalsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Multi select from a defined list Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Attitudes of individuals initiated injectable semaglutide for weight management related to the necessity to make lifestyle changes in addition to initiating injectable semaglutide for weight loss or weight management to achieve their weight loss goalsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Attitudes of individuals who initiated on injectable semaglutide for weight management relating to ease of maintaining lifestyle changes (e.g., eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise) since initiating on injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree)

Individual-reported change in overall knowledge of how AOMs work from initiation on injectable semaglutide to present dayAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree)

Attitudes related to viewing obesity as a chronic diseaseAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

HCP Qualitative Segment 7-point Likert scales for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Open-ended commentary

Attitudes related to belief weight loss is solely an individual's responsibilityAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

HCP Qualitative Segment 7-point Likert scales for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Open-ended commentary

Attitudes related to belief weight loss requires use of prescription medication for weight loss (AOMs)At the time of survey response (Day 1)

HCP Qualitative Segment 7-point Likert scales for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Open-ended commentary

Attitudes related to belief individuals must make lifestyle changes in addition to initiating on injectable semaglutide for weight loss or weight management to achieve their weight loss goalsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

HCP Qualitative Segment 7-point Likert scales for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Open-ended commentary

Attitudes related to belief individuals will have greater success in achieving their weight loss goals with use of injectable semaglutideAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

HCP Qualitative Segment 7-point Likert scales for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Open-ended commentary

Attitudes related to level of comfort prescribing AOMs and injectable semaglutide specifically for weight managementAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

HCP Qualitative Segment 7-point Likert scales for agreement (where 1 indicates strongly disagree and 7 indicates strongly agree) Open-ended commentary

Reasons for length of adherenceAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Multi select from a defined list Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Future planned use of injectable semaglutide (among current users)At the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Multi select from a defined list; Numeric entry months Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Reasons for discontinuation (among those who discontinued)At the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Multi select from a defined list Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Likelihood to resume injectable semaglutide (specifically for weight management) after formal discontinuation and reasonsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for likelihood (where 1 indicates not at all likely and 7 indicates extremely likely) Multi select from a defined list Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Individual-reported likelihood of continuation on injectable semaglutide until achieve goal weight and reasonsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for likelihood (where 1 indicates not at all likely and 7 indicates extremely likely)

Likelihood of continuation on injectable semaglutide after achieving weight loss goal and reasonsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment 7-point Likert scale for likelihood (where 1 indicates not at all likely and 7 indicates extremely likely)

Treatment pause initiated by individual and reasonsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Yes/No; Numeric entry; Multi select from a defined list Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Treatment pause initiated by HCP and reasonsAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Yes/No; Numeric entry; Multi select from a defined list Patient Qualitative Segment Open-ended commentary

Number of treatment pausesAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Numeric entry

Among those with low likelihood to use injectable semaglutide after discontinuation, potential use of another AOMAt the time of survey response (Day 1)

Patient Quantitative Segment Yes/No/Not Sure

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

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Bad Oeynhausen, Germany

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
🇩🇪Bad Oeynhausen, Germany

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