Researchers check if Real-World data can replace clinical trials

NCT ID NCT06914154

First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at over 11,000 people with type 2 diabetes and a certain type of heart failure to see if information from insurance claims could give the same results as a traditional drug trial. The goal was to learn when real-world data can be trusted to answer medical questions. No new treatments were tested; instead, the researchers compared a drug called tirzepatide to a placebo using existing records.

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Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States

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