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New treatment option for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Official title Effects of Semaglutide on Intracranial Blood Flow and Brain-Barrier Permeability in Type-2 Diabetes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05780905
What this study is testing
What is Semaglutide Auto-Injector?
Semaglutide Auto-Injector is an investigational medicine, given as an once-weekly, being studied as a potential treatment for diabetes mellitus, type 2.
Also referred to as ozempic.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- A human subjects research study, the primary purpose of which is to assess the EFFECTS OF SEMAGLUTIDE ON INTRACRANIAL BLOOD FLOW AND BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER PERMEABILITY IN TYPE-2 DIABETES (T2D) through testing of the intervention on patients in a clinical setting. The study will randomize subjects with diabetes to either semaglutide or matching placebo.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Men and women 40-65 years of age
- people with type-2 diabetes \>= 3 years and HbA1C 7%-10% with blood sugar control medications including insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or SGLT2...
- Medically stable
- Has not received any investigational drug in the past 6 months
- Willing to participate and sign informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- Contraindication to MRI or contrast agent
- eGFR\<45 mL/min/1.73m2 (eGFR is a measurement of kidney function)
- Currently treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonist (same drug class as study intervention)
- Unable to perform home-glucose monitoring
- Currently need more than 100 units of insulin daily
- Uncontrolled hypertension with systolic blood pressure (SBP)\>180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP)\>100 mmHg
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men and women 40-65 years of age
- people with type-2 diabetes \>= 3 years and HbA1C 7%-10% with blood sugar control medications including insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or SGLT2 inhibitors
- Medically stable
- Has not received any investigational drug in the past 6 months
- Willing to participate and sign informed consent.
- Contraindication to MRI or contrast agent
- eGFR\<45 mL/min/1.73m2 (eGFR is a measurement of kidney function)
- Currently treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonist (same drug class as study intervention)
- Unable to perform home-glucose monitoring
- Currently need more than 100 units of insulin daily
- Uncontrolled hypertension with systolic blood pressure (SBP)\>180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP)\>100 mmHg
- LDL-C\>130 mg/dL or not on stable statin therapy in the past 6 months
- Treatment with pioglitazone in the past 3 months
- History of pancreatitis
- History of myocardial infarction, stroke or transient ischemic attack
- History or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any of the product components
- Participating in other clinical trial
- Women of child-bearing potential (ie, those who are not chemically or surgically sterilized or who are not post-menopausal) who have a positive pregnancy test at enrollment or who are breastfeeding or who plan to become...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Seattle, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.