New study aims to find best Long-Term insulin plan after intensive therapy for type 2 diabetes

NCT ID NCT07173712

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

Summary

This study enrolls 324 adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled on oral medications. All participants will first receive short-term intensive insulin therapy in the hospital. Then, they will be randomly assigned to one of three insulin-based regimens for 24 weeks: a combination insulin and GLP-1 drug, a mixed insulin, or long-acting insulin plus metformin. The goal is to see which approach best helps patients achieve and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

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

Active substance
Insulin glargine/lixisenatide, insulin degludec/aspart, insulin glargine U300, and metformin
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify a simple and effective long-term treatment plan after short-term intensive insulin therapy for people with type 2 diabetes who are not well controlled on oral medications.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 4 trial, so the drugs are already approved, but the best follow-up regimen is unknown. Results may not apply to all patients, and side effects like hypoglycemia or weight gain are possible.

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