Semaglutide Effects in Obese Youth With Prediabetes/New Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Semaglutide, 2.4mg, Once Weekly: Effects on Beta-cell Preservation and Reduction of Intrahepatic Triglyceride Content in Obese Youth With Prediabetes (IGT)/Early Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Yale University
60 participants
Jul 17, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand the role of GLP-1 in the pathogenesis of T2D in youth and explore their potential salutary effects and ability to delay the progressive loss of ß-cell function and reduce hepatic steatosis in youth with prediabetes/new onset T2D and NAFLD.
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Interventions
Semaglutide (Wegovy) pen is a subcutaneous injection that contains 2.4mg/0.75mL of active ingredient. The injection pen can deliver doses of 0.24mg, 0.5mg, 1.0mg, 1.7mg, and 2.4mg.
Injection pen contains excipients.
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NCT05067621