New diabetes drug shows promise for safe ramadan fasting

NCT ID NCT06635057

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether starting tirzepatide, a once-weekly injection for type 2 diabetes, before Ramadan helps people manage their blood sugar safely while fasting. 166 adults with uncontrolled diabetes who planned to fast took part. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar levels, weight, and any side effects like low blood sugar or stomach issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fasting type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Al Dallah Hospital

    Riyadh, 11652, Saudi Arabia

  • Al Moosa Specialist Hospital

    Al Ahasa, 36342, Saudi Arabia

  • Aster Clinics

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Dallah Namar Hospital

    Riyadh, 14963, Saudi Arabia

  • Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital As Suwaidi

    Riyadh, 14963, Saudi Arabia

  • Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Complex Arrayan Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Dubai Diabetes Center

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai Hospital

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Emirates Hospital Dubai

    Dubai, 0000, United Arab Emirates

  • Imperial College London Diabetes Center

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah

    Jeddah, 21423, Saudi Arabia

  • King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah

    Jeddah, 21433, Saudi Arabia

  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center

    Jeddah, 21499, Saudi Arabia

  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Madina

    Madinah, 42523, Saudi Arabia

  • King Saud University

    Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia

  • Lifecare Hospital

    Abu Dhabi, 133500, United Arab Emirates

  • Medcare Hospital

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Medcare Hospital

    Sharjah city, 0000, United Arab Emirates

  • Mediclinic City Hospital

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • NMC Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • National Guard Hospital-King Abdulaziz Medical City

    Alahsa, 36428, Saudi Arabia

  • Osepdale Fatebenefratelli e Oftalmico

    Riyadh, 11525, Saudi Arabia

  • Rashid Centre for Diabetes and Research

    Ajman, United Arab Emirates

  • Rashid Hospital.

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Saudi Airlines Medical services

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

  • Specialized Medical Center Hospital

    Riyadh, 12311, Saudi Arabia

  • Sulaiman Habib Olaya

    Riyadh, 12214, Saudi Arabia

  • Tawam Hospital

    Abu Dhabi, 34761, United Arab Emirates

  • Thumbay University Hospital

    Ajman, United Arab Emirates