The Effect of an Anti-obesity Drug, Semaglutide, as Treatment in New-onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) Compared to Standard Weight Management (Dietician) With Regards to Change in Weight and Intracranial Pressure

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2022
50 patients with verified new-onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension are randomly allocated to standard weight management (dietician counselling) or trial intervention consisting of subcutaneous injections with Semaglutide for 10 months combined, in the initial 8 weeks following diagnosis, with a Very Low Calorie-Diet (max 800 kcal/day)
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First added on: May 15, 2024