Could a common diabetes pill boost Teplizumab's effects in early type 1 diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06338553

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a GLP-1 drug (semaglutide, sold as Rybelsus®) to the standard teplizumab treatment can help control blood sugar and improve blood vessel function in people with early stage type 1 diabetes. Researchers will give 24 participants a liquid meal test with and without the drug, measuring blood sugar, insulin, and artery health. The goal is to see if this combination can better manage the disease and reduce heart risks.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Semaglutide (Rybelsus®)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a way to better manage blood sugar and protect blood vessels in people with early type 1 diabetes who are already receiving teplizumab.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-phase pilot study with only 24 participants. It is designed to test short-term effects, not long-term outcomes, and may not lead to a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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