New diabetes pill shows Real-World promise in swedish study
NCT ID NCT04601753
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how well the diabetes pill Rybelsus (oral semaglutide) works in real life for adults with type 2 diabetes in Sweden. Researchers tracked blood sugar levels and weight changes over 8-10 months in 194 people who were already prescribed the medication by their doctor. The goal was to see if the pill helps control diabetes outside of a strict clinical trial setting.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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194 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2020
- Finished
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Mar 2023
- 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.
Who is studied
Adult patients with type 2 diabetes and naïve to injectable glucose-lowering treatment.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed consent obtained before any study-related activities (study-related activities are any procedure related to recording of data according to the protocol) * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus * 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 * Male or female, age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent * Available HbA1c value less than 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 * Treatment naïve to injectable glucose-lowering drug(s). An exception is short-term insulin treatment for acute illness for a total of less than or equal to 14 days Exclusion Criteria: * Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study * Treatment with any investigational drug within 30 days prior to enrolment into the study * Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Master Centre for Sweden
Malmö, 202 15, Sweden
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