New diabetes drug shows promise for safe ramadan fasting
NCT ID NCT06635057
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether starting tirzepatide, a once-weekly injection for type 2 diabetes, before Ramadan helps people manage their blood sugar safely while fasting. 166 adults with uncontrolled diabetes who planned to fast took part. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar levels, weight, and any side effects like low blood sugar or stomach issues.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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166 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Apr 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
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Inclusion Criteria: * Have a clinical diagnosis of uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes based on the World Health Organization classification or other locally applicable diagnostic standards, and who intend to fast during Ramadan * Have HbA1c ≥7% within 30 days prior to screening * Are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) naïve * Have had stable body weight self-reported change ≤5 kilograms (kg) during the 90 days prior to screening * Have body mass index ≥25 kilograms per square meter (kg/m2) at screening Exclusion Criteria: * Have Type 1 Diabetes or gestational diabetes * Have a history of chronic or acute pancreatitis * Have acute or chronic hepatitis * Have evidence of a significant, uncontrolled endocrine abnormality * Have a history of an active or untreated malignancy * Have New York Heart Association Functional Classification IV congestive heart failure * Have been treated with insulin within two weeks prior to screening
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al Dallah Hospital
Riyadh, 11652, Saudi Arabia
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Al Moosa Specialist Hospital
Al Ahasa, 36342, Saudi Arabia
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Aster Clinics
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dallah Namar Hospital
Riyadh, 14963, Saudi Arabia
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Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital As Suwaidi
Riyadh, 14963, Saudi Arabia
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Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Complex Arrayan Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Dubai Diabetes Center
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dubai Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Emirates Hospital Dubai
Dubai, 0000, United Arab Emirates
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Imperial College London Diabetes Center
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah
Jeddah, 21423, Saudi Arabia
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King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital Jeddah
Jeddah, 21433, Saudi Arabia
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center
Jeddah, 21499, Saudi Arabia
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Madina
Madinah, 42523, Saudi Arabia
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King Saud University
Riyadh, 11472, Saudi Arabia
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Lifecare Hospital
Abu Dhabi, 133500, United Arab Emirates
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Medcare Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Medcare Hospital
Sharjah city, 0000, United Arab Emirates
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Mediclinic City Hospital
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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NMC Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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National Guard Hospital-King Abdulaziz Medical City
Alahsa, 36428, Saudi Arabia
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Osepdale Fatebenefratelli e Oftalmico
Riyadh, 11525, Saudi Arabia
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Rashid Centre for Diabetes and Research
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Rashid Hospital.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Saudi Airlines Medical services
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Specialized Medical Center Hospital
Riyadh, 12311, Saudi Arabia
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Sulaiman Habib Olaya
Riyadh, 12214, Saudi Arabia
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Tawam Hospital
Abu Dhabi, 34761, United Arab Emirates
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Thumbay University Hospital
Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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