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Placebo for liraglutide

Per-Ola Carlsson · FDA-approved active Small molecule

A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no direct pharmacological effect.

A placebo contains no active pharmaceutical ingredient and produces no direct pharmacological effect. Used for Control arm in clinical trials for liraglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes and obesity).

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo for liraglutide
SponsorPer-Ola Carlsson
ModalitySmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Placebo is an inert substance used as a control in clinical trials to establish the efficacy of an active drug by comparison. Any observed effects in placebo groups are attributed to the placebo effect (psychological and contextual factors) rather than direct drug action. Placebos are essential for blinded trial design to isolate the true therapeutic benefit of the active comparator.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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