Phase 2 Type 1 Diabetes Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People aged 18 to 30 years old who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D).
- People whose diabetes was diagnosed at least 12 months ago.
- People whose body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher, or whose BMI is 27 or higher along with a health condition related to their weight.
- People whose HbA1c (a measure of average blood sugar over roughly 3 months) was 10% or below at screening and within the past 90 days.
- People whose insulin doses have stayed roughly the same (within 15%) over the past 90 days.
- People whose BMI has stayed roughly the same (within 5%) over the past 90 days.
- People who are currently using a real-time continuous glucose monitor and plan to keep using one throughout the trial.
- People who are able to give written consent before any trial-related activities take place.
- People who are willing and able to follow all study procedures and attend all required visits for the full duration of the study.
- People of childbearing potential who are willing to use a highly effective form of contraception starting at least 1 month before joining the trial, throughout the study, and for 2 months after the last dose of study medication. Accepted methods include combined oral or hormonal contraception, progestogen-only contraception, an intrauterine device or system, bilateral tubal occlusion, a vasectomised partner (with documentation), or complete abstinence from male-female sexual activity.
- People whose blood test results at screening fall within the following ranges: creatinine below 1.0 mg, triglycerides below 400 mg/dL, and liver enzyme ALT below 3.5 times the upper normal limit.
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are currently using, or have used in the past 6 months, any additional diabetes medications (beyond insulin) or weight-loss medications, including any GLP-1 medications.
- People whose daily insulin dose is less than 0.5 units per kilogram of body weight per day.
- People with current psychiatric conditions that affect weight, including known eating disorders.
- People with a personal history of pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis), kidney problems, or liver disease other than a specific type of fatty liver condition.
- People with a personal or family history of a specific type of thyroid cancer (medullary thyroid cancer) or a condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2.
- People with a known or suspected allergy to semaglutide (the study drug) or related products.
- People taking cholesterol-lowering medications other than statins or omega-3 products.
- People who have already been randomised (formally assigned to a treatment group) in this trial previously.
- People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant, or not using adequate contraception.
- People who have had diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious diabetes complication) in the past 6 months.
- People who do not meet MRI safety requirements, or who have claustrophobia that would prevent them from having an MRI scan.
- People with anaemia or a blood condition that affects HbA1c readings, or another medical condition that would prevent safe participation.
- People who have taken part in another clinical trial or received another investigational treatment within the past month.
- People who score above 15 on a standard depression questionnaire (PHQ-9), have a lifetime history of suicide attempts, or have had suicidal thoughts within the past 3 months (as assessed by a standard scale called the C-SSRS).
- People with a corn allergy.
- People who have had a severe low blood sugar episode requiring hospitalisation in the past 3 months.
- People with a significant condition affecting stomach emptying (clinically significant gastroparesis).
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Michelle Van Name, MD, Yale University
Phone: 203-785-7455
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in VAT/(VAT+SAT) from baseline to 12 months; Change in hepatic insulin resistance from baseline to 12 months; Change in triglycerides from baseline to 12 months
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.