Could ozempic help cystic fibrosis diabetes? tiny study hints at yes
NCT ID NCT05788965
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested the drug semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist, like Ozempic) in 8 overweight or obese adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes who were already using insulin. The goal was to see if adding semaglutide could safely help with weight loss and improve blood sugar control over 12 weeks. Because it was a small, open-label study with no comparison group, the results are very preliminary.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist, also known as Ozempic/Wegovy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new add-on treatment to help manage weight and blood sugar in people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 8 participants, no placebo group, and short follow-up. Results may not apply to all patients, and side effects like nausea or gastrointestinal issues are possible.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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