NCT07253285 · Novo Nordisk A/S
A Research Study on How Well Cagrilintide and CagriSema Work in Children and Adolescents With Excess Body Weight
What this study is about
This study will look at how well CagriSema and cagrilintide help children and adolescents with excess body weight lose weight. The study has 2 parts: main and extension study.
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This study will look at how well CagriSema and cagrilintide help children and adolescents with excess body weight lose weight. The study has 2 parts: main and extension study. In the main study, participants will either get CagriSema (a new study drug), cagrilintide (a new study drug), semaglutide (a drug that doctors can already prescribe to adolescents and adults) or placebo (a placebo looks like the treatment being tested, but doesn't have any active ingredients in it). Which treatment participants will get is decided by chance. Participants who get semaglutide in the main study will not take part in the extension study. If participants take part in the extension study, they will get either CagriSema or cagrilintide in this part of the study. Like all drugs, the study drugs may have side effects. The total time participants will be in the main study is about 1 year and 6 months. If participants take part in the extension study, the total time is about 4 years and 10 months.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Informed consent of parent(s) or legally acceptable representative (LAR) of participant and child assent, as age-appropriate, obtained before any study related activities. Study related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the study, including activities to determine suitability for the study.
- The parent(s) or LAR of the child must sign and date the Informed Consent Form (according to local requirements)
- The child must sign and date the Child Assent Form or provide oral assent (according to local requirements).
- Male or female.
- Aged 8 to less than (\<) 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Body mass index (BMI), at screening, corresponding to:
- Greater than or equal to (\>=) 95th percentile for children aged 8 to \< 12 years (Tanner stage 1-5)
- \>= 95th percentile or \>= 85th percentile with the presence of at least one obesity-related complication including, but not limited to, type 2 diabetes (T2D), hypertension, dyslipidaemia or obstructive sleep apnoea for adolescents aged 12 to \< 18 years (Tanner stage 2-5).
- Laboratory parameters, as measured by the central lab at screening, within normal sex- and age-specific ranges of total calcium, phosphate, alkaline phosphatase, parathyroid hormone.
- History of at least one unsuccessful effort to lose sufficient body weight after participation in a structured lifestyle modification programme (diet and exercise counselling) for at least 3 months.
- Body weight greater than (\>) 45 kilograms (kg) at screening. For participants with T2D at screening the following inclusion criteria also apply
- Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) less than or equal to (\<=)10.0 percent (%) (86 millimoles per mole \[mmol/mol\]) as measured by central laboratory at screening.
- Treatment with lifestyle intervention or treatment with metformin according to local label.
- Treatment with metformin should be stable (same dose and dosing frequency) for at least 56 days before screening. Key
Exclusion criteria
- Treatment with any medication prescribed for obesity or weight management within 90 days before screening.
- Previous or planned (during the study period) obesity treatment with surgery or a weight loss device. However, the following are allowed:
- Liposuction and/or abdominoplasty, if performed \> 1 year before screening.
- Adjustable gastric banding, if the band has been removed \> 1 year before screening.
- Intragastric balloon, if the balloon has been removed \> 1 year before screening.
- Duodenal-jejunal bypass liner (e.g., Endobarrier), if the sleeve has been removed \>1 year before screening.
- Uncontrolled thyroid disease.
- Endocrine, hypothalamic, or syndromic obesity.
- A self-reported (or by parent(s)/LAR, where applicable) change in body weight \> 5 % within 90 days before screening irrespective of medical records.
- Type 1 diabetes or monogenic diabetes. For participants without T2D at screening the following exclusion criteria also apply
- HbA1c greater than or equal to 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) as measured by the central laboratory at screening.
- Treatment with glucose-lowering agent(s) prescribed for the indication of diabetes or pre-diabetes within 90 days before screening. For participants with T2D at screening the following exclusion criteria also apply
- Known hypoglycaemic unawareness as indicated by the investigator according to Clarke's questionnaire.
- Recurrent severe hypoglycaemic episodes within 1 year before screening, as judged by the investigator.
- Positive insulinoma associated protein-2 (IA-2) antibodies or anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) antibodies.
- Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes other than those stated in the inclusion criteria within 90 days before screening.
- Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within 90 days before screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.
Where
- Escondido, California
- Hollywood, Florida
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Weston, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Columbus, Georgia
- Decatur, Georgia
- Snellville, Georgia
- Meridian, Idaho
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Topeka, Kansas
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
And 20 more locations — see the full list below.
Frequently asked questions
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study that tests new medical treatments, drugs, devices, or procedures to determine their safety and effectiveness. Trials are carefully designed and monitored to protect participants while advancing medical knowledge.
Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
Absolutely. Participation in clinical trials is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
How long does a clinical trial last?
Trial duration varies widely depending on the study design and purpose. Some trials last just a few weeks, while others may continue for months or years. The study coordinator will provide specific timeline information during your screening call.
Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Apr 2, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations