Effects of Cotadutide on Metabolic and Hepatic Parameters in Adults With Overweight or Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A 54-Week Randomized Phase 2b Study

May 21, 2021Diabetes care

Cotadutide's effects on metabolism and liver health in overweight adults with type 2 diabetes over 54 weeks

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Abstract

Cotadutide significantly decreased glycated hemoglobin A (HbA1c) and body weight at weeks 14 and 54 compared to placebo (all < 0.001).

  • Improvements in lipid profile, liver enzyme levels, and liver fibrosis assessments were noted with cotadutide 300 μg compared to placebo.
  • Weight loss achieved with cotadutide 200 μg was comparable to liraglutide 1.8 mg, while cotadutide 300 μg resulted in greater weight loss than liraglutide.
  • The most common adverse events associated with cotadutide were nausea (35%) and vomiting (17%), which decreased over time.
  • Cotadutide treatment is associated with enhanced glycemic control and weight reduction in individuals with overweight/obesity and type 2 diabetes.
  • Preliminary analyses suggest potential benefits of cotadutide for liver health, indicating a need for further investigation in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

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