Can a single extra insulin dose speed up blood sugar control?
NCT ID NCT07747402
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests different ways to start once-weekly insulin icodec in adults with type 2 diabetes who haven't used insulin recently. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three starting-dose methods: a fixed dose, a dose based on their fasting blood sugar, or a dose based on body weight. Half also receive an extra half-dose on day 4 if their blood sugar is still high. The goal is to see which approach helps more people reach their fasting blood sugar target within the first week, while keeping safety in mind.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Insulin icodec, a once-weekly injectable insulin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the safest and most effective way to start once-weekly insulin, helping more people with type 2 diabetes reach their blood sugar goals within the first week of treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 4 trial, so the drug is already approved, but the best starting dose strategy is still unclear. The extra day-4 dose might increase the risk of low blood sugar, and results may not apply to everyone with type 2 diabetes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Xi'an International Medical Center Hospital
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710100, China
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