Saxenda safety under the microscope: new study monitors side effects in Real-World patients

NCT ID NCT02773355

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how well doctors can detect serious and non-serious side effects of the weight-loss drug Saxenda (liraglutide) in 27 Mexican patients with obesity. The main goal was to track cases of pancreatitis and other possible drug reactions. Patients took Saxenda as part of their normal care, and researchers recorded any adverse events that came up.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: liraglutide (Saxenda)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could improve how doctors monitor and catch side effects of Saxenda in real-world settings, leading to safer use for obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study with only 27 patients, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test if Saxenda works for weight loss, only safety monitoring.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centro de Investigacion Clinica Endocrinologica de Jalisco

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44670, Mexico
Especialidades Médicas del Bosque

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44520, Mexico
Hospital Angeles de Puebla

Puebla City, 72190, Mexico
Hospital Angeles de las Lomas

México, State of Mexico, 52763, Mexico
Hospital Bite Medica

Mexico City, México, D.F., 01330, Mexico
Hospital CIMA Hermosillo

Hermosillo, Sonora, 83270, Mexico
Hospital HMG Coyoacan

Mexico City, México, D.F., 04380, Mexico
Hospital San Angel Inn

Mexico City, México, D.F., 03339, Mexico
Hospital San Angel Inn_Mexico City

Mexico City, México, D.F., 06700, Mexico
Investigación Clínica Especializada, S.C.

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44600, Mexico
Medica Sur

Mexico City, 14050, Mexico
Torre Médica Dalinde

Mexico City, México, D.F., 06760, Mexico
Unidad Médica Dentistas

Guadalajara, Jalisco, 44679, Mexico
Zrii de México Ejecutivo Independiente

Monterrey, Nuevo León, 66220, Mexico

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