Real-World study tests daily pill for diabetes control
NCT ID NCT05230615
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed study in Italy looked at how well once-daily oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) works for adults with type 2 diabetes in everyday medical practice. Researchers tracked changes in blood sugar and body weight over 8-10 months in 458 participants. The goal was to see if this pill helps lower blood sugar levels and manage weight in a real-world setting.
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 (Rybelsus)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could confirm that oral semaglutide is effective for managing blood sugar and weight in real-world type 2 diabetes patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It also only includes Italian adults, so findings may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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IRCCS MultiMedica
Sesto San Giovanni, Italy
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Master Centre for Italy
Rome, 00144, Italy
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