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Observational studyDiabetes, obesity & metabolism2026

SEMASEARCH Study Design: Real-World Evaluation of Semaglutide 2.4 mg in Adults With Severe Obesity Underrepresented in Clinical Trials.

Pierre Bel Lassen, David Jacobi, Marie-Claude Brindisi, Jean-Baptiste Bonnet, Fabien Subtil, Sylvie Bin, Fanny Abad, Christine Poitou, Bérénice Segrestin, Séverine Ledoux and 11 more

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21 authors.

Pierre Bel LassenAssistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Service de Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.ORCID 0000-0002-8085-2881
David JacobiCHU Nantes, CNRS, INSERM, L'institut du Thorax, Nantes Université, Nantes, France.
Marie-Claude BrindisiUniversité Bourgogne Europe, CHU Dijon Bourgogne, Centre Spécialisé de l'Obésité Bourgogne, Université Bourgogne Europe, Dijon, France.ORCID 0000-0001-9319-9503
Jean-Baptiste BonnetNutrition-Diabetes Department, University Hospital of Montpellier, Joint Research Unit (UMR) 1302, Desbrest Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier, France.
Fabien SubtilService de Biostatistique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, LBBE, UMR 5558, CNRS, VAS, Villeurbanne, France.
Sylvie BinHospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle de Santé Publique, Service Recherche et Epidémiologie Cliniques, Lyon, France.
Fanny AbadFORCE Network, French Obesity Research Centre of Excellence/F-CRIN INSERM Network, Lyon, France.
Christine PoitouAssistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Service de Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
Bérénice SegrestinLaboratoire CarMeN, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, INRAE, Lyon, France.
Séverine LedouxAssistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Louis Mourier Hospital, Department of Physiology, Obesity Center, Université Paris Cité, Colombes, France.
Bénédicte GaboritAix Marseille Univ, INSERM, INRAE, C2VN, Marseille, France.ORCID 0000-0002-4180-158X
Judith Aron-WisnewskyAssistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, Service de Nutrition, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
Claire CaretteAssistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service de Nutrition, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris, France.ORCID 0000-0002-8175-0369
Mohamed ZerguineDépartement d'Endocrinologie-Diabétologie-Nutrition, CSO IDF Nord, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Hôpital Avicenne, AP-HP, Bobigny, France.
Blandine Gatta-CherifiCHU de Bordeaux, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutrition Department, Université de Bordeaux, INSERMU1215, Bordeaux, France.
Didier QuilliotMultidisciplinary Obesity Medicine and Surgery Unit, Department of Diabetology, Endocrinology and Nutrition, University of Lorraine, Nancy Regional Hospital Center, Nancy, France.ORCID 0000-0001-8143-9856
Emilie MontastierCHU Toulouse, Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, CSO Occitanie Ouest, Université Toulouse, Toulouse, France.
Antoine AvignonNutrition-Diabetes Department, University Hospital of Montpellier, Joint Research Unit (UMR) 1302, Desbrest Institute of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Montpellier, INSERM, Montpellier, France.
Héléna MosbahClinical Investigation Centre, CIC 1402 University of Poitiers, INSERM, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology & Nutrition, University Hospital of Poitiers, Poitiers, France.
Sébastien CzernichowAssistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Service de Nutrition, Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Paris, France.
Emmanuel DisseHospices Civils de Lyon, Pôle de Santé Publique, Service Recherche et Epidémiologie Cliniques, Lyon, France.

Funding

Novo Nordisk
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlthough semaglutide 2.4 mg has demonstrated significant weight loss efficacy in clinical trials, real-world data, particularly with regard to clinically complex and underrepresented populations, remain limited.

objectivesThe study aims to assess the real-world effectiveness and patient-reported outcomes associated with the use of semaglutide 2.4 mg in individuals with severe and complex obesity. The study also intends to characterize weight loss response in pre-defined subgroups of patients and to identify predictors of weight loss using machine learning.

methodsSEMASEARCH is a retrospective multicentric observational cohort embedded within the French early-access program for semaglutide 2.4 mg. A total of 1100 patients with severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m PRIMARY OUTCOME: Body weight change since treatment initiation, with assessment at 6 and 12 months. SECONDARY OUTCOMES: Clinically meaningful weight loss (≥ 10%) at 12 months, metabolic improvements, patient-reported outcomes, body composition changes, and tolerance. EXPECTED IMPACT: SEMASEARCH will provide real-world evidence on Semaglutide 2.4 mg use in patients living with severe and complex obesity. It will also address major knowledge gaps in specific populations underrepresented in clinical trials and generate predictive models of weight loss response.

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Anti-Obesity AgentsGlucagon-Like PeptidesObesity, MorbidAdultFemaleFranceHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresResearch DesignRetrospective StudiesSemaglutideTreatment OutcomeWeight LossAnti-Obesity AgentsGlucagon-Like PeptidesSemaglutideantiobesity drugcohort studyGLP‐1 analogueobesity carereal‐world evidencesemaglutide

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PMCPMC13146160

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