New weekly shot could help control diabetes and weight

NCT ID NCT07659574

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests a new injection called UBT251 in 360 adults with type 2 diabetes who have not been able to control their blood sugar with diet and exercise alone. Participants will receive either a weekly shot of UBT251 (at different doses) or a placebo for several weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers blood sugar levels (HbA1c) and helps with weight loss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

UBT251 injection (a weekly shot to help control blood sugar and weight)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new weekly injection option for people with type 2 diabetes to better manage blood sugar and possibly lose weight.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, so it's still being tested. The drug may not work better than placebo, and side effects (like nausea or other gastrointestinal issues) are possible. Results may not apply to everyone with diabetes.

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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.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

    Hunan, Changsha, China

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