Metformin × body weight & composition

TrialFrontiers in endocrinology2023

Short-term effect of polyethylene glycol loxenatide on weight loss in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes: An open-label, parallel-arm, randomized, metformin-controlled trial.

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What the trial testedrandomised · 156 people · 2023

Randomised comparison

Probably raised body weight & composition

+4.55kg+3.43 to +5.67

As reported

difference 4.55 kg, 95% CI 3.43–5.67

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with a between-group difference of 4.55 kg (95% CI, 3.43 to 5.67) (

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Body weight & composition
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