Efficacy and safety of liraglutide 3.0 mg for weight management are similar across races: subgroup analysis across the SCALE and phase II randomized trials

Jan 9, 2016Diabetes, obesity & metabolism

Liraglutide 3.0 mg works safely and effectively for weight loss in different racial groups

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Abstract

Weight loss with liraglutide 3.0 mg was statistically significant across all racial subgroups, with an average loss of 7.7% for white participants.

  • Liraglutide 3.0 mg was associated with significant mean weight loss compared to placebo in white (7.7% vs. 2.3%), black/African-American (6.3% vs. 1.4%), Asian (6.3% vs. 2.5%), and other (7.3% vs. 0.49%) participants.
  • The treatment effects on weight and cardiovascular risk markers did not show dependence on race, as indicated by statistical tests.
  • Adverse events were similar across all racial subgroups, suggesting a consistent safety profile.

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Key numbers

7.7%
Weight Loss in White Participants
Weight loss with liraglutide 3.0 mg vs. placebo
6.3%
Weight Loss in Black/African-American Participants
Weight loss with liraglutide 3.0 mg vs. placebo
6.3%
Weight Loss in Asian Participants
Weight loss with liraglutide 3.0 mg vs. placebo

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