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Once-weekly semaglutide 7·2 mg in adults with obesity (STEP UP): a randomised, controlled, phase 3b trial.

Wharton Sean, Freitas Paula, Hjelmesæth Jøran, Kabisch Maria, Kandler Kristian, Lingvay Ildiko, Quiroga Maria, Rosenstock Julio, Garvey W Timothy
The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology2025DOI: 10.1016/S2213-8587(25)00226-8

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Study Context

Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard for evaluating treatment efficacy. The randomized design minimizes bias, making findings more reliable for clinical decision-making.

Why This Matters

This research contributes to the growing body of evidence on semaglutide. Understanding the mechanisms and clinical applications of these peptides is an active area of investigation.

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Wharton Sean, Freitas Paula, Hjelmesæth Jøran et al.. (2025). Once-weekly semaglutide 7·2 mg in adults with obesity (STEP UP): a randomised, controlled, phase 3b trial.. The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(25)00226-8

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