New weekly shot could help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

NCT ID NCT05680155

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new drug called ecnoglutide (XW003) in 211 adults with type 2 diabetes that was not well controlled by diet and exercise alone. Participants received either the drug or a placebo as a weekly injection for several weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could lower blood sugar levels (HbA1c) safely and effectively.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Ecnoglutide (XW003), a once-weekly injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new once-weekly injection to help people with type 2 diabetes lower blood sugar and manage their condition.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. It may not show a meaningful benefit over placebo, and side effects like nausea or hypoglycemia are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital

    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China

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