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New diabetes pill shows promise in Real-World study

NCT ID NCT05230589

Disease control Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at how well once-daily oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) works for adults with type 2 diabetes in everyday clinical practice in Saudi Arabia. Researchers tracked changes in blood sugar (HbA1c) and body weight over 8-10 months in 194 participants. The goal was to see if the pill helps lower blood sugar and support weight loss outside of controlled trial conditions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
oral semaglutide (Rybelsus)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that oral semaglutide is effective for managing blood sugar and weight in real-world settings.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It also only included people in Saudi Arabia, so findings may not apply everywhere.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

194 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2022

Finished

Mar 2023

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Adult patients with type 2 diabetes and naïve to injectable glucose-lowering treatment.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Signed consent obtained before any study-related activities (study-related activities are any procedure related to recording of data according to the protocol) 2. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus 3. The decision to initiate treatment with commercially available oral semaglutide has been made by the patient/Legally Acceptable Representative (LAR) and the treating physician based on local label before and independently from the decision to include the patient in this study 4. Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent 5. Available HbA1c value below or equal to 90 days prior to the 'Informed Consent and Treatment Initiation visit' (V1) or HbA1c measurement taken in relation with the 'Informed Consent and Treatment Initiation visit' (V1) if in line with local clinical practice 6. Treatment naïve to injectable glucose-lowering drug(s). An exception is short-term insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of below 14 days Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study 2. Treatment with any investigational drug within 30 days prior to enrolment into the study 3. Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus type 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Master Centre for Saudi

    Riyadh, 3542, Saudi Arabia

  • Specialized Medical Cente

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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