[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 21.Heppner K.M., Kirigiti M., Secher A., Paulsen S.J., Buckingham R., Pyke C., Knudsen L.B., Vrang N., Grove K.L
event-driven endpoint Obstructive Sleep Apnea Status: Phase 3 Planned Focus: OSA severity reduction (apnea-hypopnea index) with CagriSema-induced weight loss Population: Adults with moderate-severe OSA and obesity Timeline: Expected enrollment 2024-2025 NASH/MAFLD Status: Phase 2 Ongoing Focus: Hepatic steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis improvement Population: Adults with biopsy-confirmed NASH/MAFLD Timeline: Results expected 2025 Heart Failure with Preserved EF Status: Preclinical Planning Focus: HFpEF outcomes in obese patients following substantial weight loss Rationale: Obesity-HFpEF phenotype may benefit from profound weight reduction Timeline: Early development phase Pediatric Obesity Status: Phase 2 Planning Focus: Safety, tolerability, and efficacy in adolescents (12-18 years) Population: Adolescents with obesity (BMI 95th percentile) Timeline: Expected initiation 2025 Oral Formulation Development Status: Preclinical Focus: Oral bioavailability enhancement for cagrilintide using absorption enhancers Rationale: Oral delivery could improve accessibility and adherence Timeline: Research phase
Strong vagal input helps the prefrontal cortex (PFC) stay in control, improving emotional balance and decision-making
Most patients were also on antihypertensive therapies, lipid-lowering therapies, and antiplatelet or antithrombotic therapy
