New diabetes pill shows promise in japanese trial

NCT ID NCT07271251

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests whether a new tablet formulation of semaglutide (oral semaglutide D) works as well as the approved version in Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes. About 264 participants will take either the new or approved tablet once daily for 27 weeks. Researchers will compare changes in blood sugar levels and body weight, and monitor side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Futata Tetsuhiro Clinic Meinohama_Internal medicine

    Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0006, Japan

  • Hayashi Diabetes Clinic_Internal Medicine and Diabetes Medicine

    Chigasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan, 253-0044, Japan

  • Heiwadai Hospital_Internal Medicine

    Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 880-0034, Japan

  • Jinnouchi Hospital_Internal Medicine

    Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, 862-0976, Japan

  • Kato Clinic of Internal Medicine_Internal Medicine

    Tokyo, 125-0054, Japan

  • Naka Kinen Clinic_Internal medicine

    Ibaraki, 311-0113, Japan

  • Oodouri Diabetes, Internal medicine Clinic_Internal Medicine, Diabetes Internal Medicine

    Hokkaido, 060-0001, Japan

  • Oyama East Clinic_Internal Medicine

    Tochigi, 323-0022, Japan

  • Seino Internal Medicine Clinic_Internal medicine

    Koriyama-shi, Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan, 963-8851, Japan

  • Shonan Takai Clinic_Internal Medicine

    Kanagawa, 247-0055, Japan

  • Soka Sugiura Internal Medicine Clinic

    Soka-shi, Saitama, 340-0015, Japan

  • TOSAKI Clinic for Diabetes and Endocrinology_Diabetes and Endocrinology

    Aichi, 468-0009, Japan

  • Tokuyama clinic_Diabetic internal medicine

    Chiba, 261-0004, Japan

  • Tokyo-Eki Center-building Clinic_Internal Medicine

    Tokyo, 103-0027, Japan

  • Yokohama Minoru Clinic_Internal medicine

    Kanagawa, 232-0064, Japan

What this could mean

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

Active substance

oral semaglutide (a diabetes medication taken as a tablet once daily)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that the new tablet formulation works as well as the approved version, offering an alternative for managing type 2 diabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, short-term study in Japanese participants only, so results may not apply to other groups. The new formulation might not prove equally effective or safe.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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