Can a new weekly shot beat semaglutide for diabetes control?
NCT ID NCT06649344
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 3 trial compares an experimental once-weekly injection, HRS9531, to the established drug semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes that is not well controlled by metformin alone or with SGLT2 inhibitors. The study will measure changes in blood sugar levels and body weight over 36 and 52 weeks. The goal is to see if HRS9531 offers better glucose control and weight management than semaglutide.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- an experimental once-weekly injection called HRS9531
- What this could lead to
- If HRS9531 outperforms semaglutide, it could offer a new, more effective option for managing type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase 3 trial, so results may not confirm superiority. Side effects typical of this drug class, such as nausea or gastrointestinal issues, are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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884 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes ≥ 90 days; 2. Stable daily dose(s) for ≥3months prior to screening of : 1) Any metformin formulations ≥1500 mg daily or maximum tolerated (≥1000mg daily). 2) Any metformin formulations ≥1500 mg daily or maximum tolerated (≥1000mg daily) with one type of SGLT-2 inhibitors; 3. Glycated hemoglobin was 7.5% ≤HbA1c ≤11.0%; 4. Female patients of childbearing potential and male patients must agree to use highly effective contraception during the trial and for at least 2 months after the last dose of the investigational medicinal drug. Female patients of childbearing potential must test negative for pregnancy at Visit 1 and not be breastfeeding. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known or suspected allergy or intolerance to the investigational medicinal products or related products; 2. Acute complications of diabetes occurred during the previous 6 months; 3. Serious chronic complications of diabetes in the past; 4. Use other antidiabetic drugs for ≥3months prior to screening ; 5. Before screening, have disease or treatment that may affect weight; or any previous condition that may affect gastric emptying; or gastrointestinal surgery; 6. Participation in any clinical trial of an approved or non-approved investigational product/treatment within the last 3 months or 5 half-lives, whichever is longer, prior to screening; 7. Any conditions that the Investigator judges might not be suitable to participate in the trial.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhu Xianyi Memorial Hospital,Tianjin Medical University
Tianjin, Tianjin Municipality, 300000, China
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