Massive study pits diabetes drugs against each other to protect hearts

NCT ID NCT07417618

First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looks at medical records from 60,000 people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to compare three drugs (dulaglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide) against an older drug (sitagliptin) for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and death. The goal is to see which drug works best in real-world conditions. No new treatments are given; researchers analyze existing data.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States

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