Preoperative Use of Liraglutide Additionally to Common Dietological Measures as Opposed to Dietological Measures Alone

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorMedical University of Vienna

About this trial

The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of preoperative Saxenda (liraglutide). There are two groups, one group receives Saxena in addition to dietary measures when first seeking the operation, one group only diet. The investigator is researching how much additional preoperative weight loss is possible with the drug admitted preoperatively.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

BMI > 35.0 kg/m2

Health insurance via Österreichische Gesundheitskasse

Willingness to be assigned to either of the two groups

Willingness to adhere to preoperative dietological measures

Disqualifiers

Patients with previous bariatric surgerys

Patients aged below 18 years

Patients with BMI < 35 kg/m2

Patients with psychiatric disorders

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Liraglutide daily (0.6-3.0mg, highest tolerable dose) additional to dietological measures and lifestyle optimization suggestions
  • Dietologic measures and lifestyle optimization for weight loss

Treatment groups

72 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators