Real-World check: is xultophy safe and effective for diabetes?
NCT ID NCT04952779
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how safe and effective Xultophy (a combination of two diabetes drugs) is for adults with type 2 diabetes when used in everyday medical practice in Korea. About 750 people took part, and the study lasted 26 weeks. The goal was to track side effects and measure changes in blood sugar control and body weight.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Xultophy (a combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study will confirm that Xultophy is safe and works well for managing type 2 diabetes in real-world settings, supporting its continued use.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. It only looks at short-term use (26 weeks) and may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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750 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- 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
Korean adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) initiating Xultophy® under routine clinical practice and according to approved label in Korea.
- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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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: * The decision to initiate treatment with commercially available Xultophy® has been made by the participant/Legally Acceptable Representative (LAR) and the study doctor before and independently from the decision to include the participant in this study. * Informed consent obtained before any study related activities. Study related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the study, including activities to determine suitability for the study. * Male or female, age 19 years or older at the time of signing informed consent form. * Participants diagnosed (clinically) with T2DM and who is scheduled to start treatment with Xultophy® based on the clinical judgment of their treating physician as specified in the approved Korean-Prescribing information (local label). Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who are or have previously been on Xultophy® therapy. * Known or suspected hypersensitivity to Xultophy® (the active substance or any of the excipients). * Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study. * Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ajou University Hospital
Gyeonggi-do, 16499, South Korea
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Chungbuk National University Hospital
Daejeon, 361-711, South Korea
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Daejeon Endo Internal Medicine Clinic
Daejeon, Cheongsa-ro, Seo-gu, 35220, South Korea
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Daejeon Endo Internal Medicine Clinic
Daejeon, 35220, South Korea
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Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital
Goyang, 10326, South Korea
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Dongtan Jeil Women's Hospital
Gyeonggi-do, 18450, South Korea
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Eulji University Hospital_Daejeon
Daejeon, 302-120, South Korea
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Gyeongsang National University Hospital
Gyeongsangnam-do, 52727, South Korea
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Hanil General Hospital
Seoul, 01450, South Korea
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Hyewon Medical Foundation Sejong General Hospital
Gyeonggi-do, 14754, South Korea
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Inha University Hospital
Incheon, 22332, South Korea
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Inje University Busan Paik Hospital
Busan, 47392, South Korea
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Inje University Seoul Paik Hospital
Seoul, 04551, South Korea
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Isam Hospital
Busan, 47354, South Korea
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Jae Clinic
Seoul, 08226, South Korea
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Jeonbuk National University Hospital
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, 54907, South Korea
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KangNam Sacred Heart Hospital
Seoul, 07441, South Korea
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Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital
Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
Daegu, 42601, South Korea
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Kosin University Gospel Hospital
Busan, 49267, South Korea
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Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong
Seoul, 05278, South Korea
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Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University
Seoul, 01830, South Korea
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Sahm Yook Medical Center
Seoul, 02500, South Korea
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 13620, South Korea
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Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital Cheonan
Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do, 31151, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea, ST. Vincent's Hospital
Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, 16247, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul ST. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, 06591, South Korea
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The Catholic University of Korea, Yeouido ST. Mary's Hospital
Seoul, 07345, South Korea
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Uijeongbu Eulji university Hospital
Uijeongbu-si, 11759, South Korea
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Ulsan Hospital
Ulsan, 44686, South Korea
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Ulsan University Hospital
Ulsan, 682-060, South Korea
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Yonsei Leehyunchul Internal Medicine
Seoul, 04058, South Korea
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