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Mazdutide versus Semaglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity: Rationale, design and baseline data of DREAMS-3 phase 3 trial.

The DREAMS-3 trial is a randomized, open-label Phase 3 study designed to compare the efficacy and safety of mazdutide (a glucagon receptor/GLP-1 receptor co-agonist) versus semaglutide (a GLP-1 receptor agonist) in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity. This publication reports the trial's rationale, design, and baseline characteristics rather than outcome results, as the study is ongoing with an expected completion date in early 2026. A total of 349 participants (mean age 42.4 years; 44.7% male) were randomized 1:1 to either treatment arm for a 32-week active-controlled period followed by a 24-week extension. At baseline, participants had a mean HbA1c of 8.0%, body weight of 90.5 kg, and BMI of 33.0 kg/m². The mean T2D duration was 1.8 years, and approximately 39.5% were on metformin. The primary endpoint is the proportion of participants achieving HbA1c targets. Notably, comorbidities such as metabolic-associated fatty liver disease and gout/hyperuricemia showed strong associations with BMI. As a design and baseline data paper, no efficacy or safety outcomes are yet available, limiting current evidence value.

Contemporary clinical trials · Nov 2025DOI ↗
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Examination of How the Duration of Fasting and Temporary Stopping of GLP-1 Medications Affect the Amount of Food Left in the Stomach in People Using Liraglutide (Injected), Semaglutide (Taken by Mouth) or Semaglutide (Injected)

Registered Phase 1 interventional trial (recruiting). The purpose of this study is to investigate how the duration of fasting and temporary stopping of Glucagon-Like-Peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications affect the amount of food left in the stomach in people using liraglutide (injected), semaglutide (taken by mouth) or semaglutide (injected). The length of participants participation in the study will depend on the type of GLP-1 RA treatment participants are already using.

ClinicalTrials.gov · Nov 2025View trial ↗
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Amylin and the renin-angiotensin system: risk or opportunity in amylin-based therapy?

This paper presents a hypothesis-generating perspective piece examining the potential interaction between amylin-based therapies — including the pramlintide and cagrilintide receptor agonists, and the combination therapy CagriSema — and the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). The authors hypothesize that amylin receptor agonists may activate the RAS, which could potentially counteract the cardiorenal benefits of these obesity and type 2 diabetes treatments. However, they note the paradox that CagriSema demonstrated meaningful blood pressure reductions in phase 3 trials. The authors further hypothesize that concurrent use of RAS inhibitors (ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers) may redirect amylin-induced RAS activation toward the protective "alternative RAS pathway," promoting vasodilatory, anti-inflammatory, and antiproliferative effects via Mas receptors. To test these hypotheses, the authors propose a research agenda encompassing preclinical studies, post-hoc trial analyses stratified by RAS inhibitor use, biomarker studies, and prospective mechanistic human studies. No original experimental data are presented. Key limitations include the entirely speculative nature of the central claims, the absence of direct supporting evidence, and reliance on inference from existing trial-level observations.

Lancet (London, England) · Nov 2025DOI ↗
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A Study to Estimate Early Clinical Efficacy Signals of GLP-1 Agonist Administration in Conjunction With Levonorgestrel Intrauterine Device in Obese Patients With Endometrioid Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Registered Phase 2 interventional trial (recruiting). This study will explore the use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) used concurrently with levonorgestrel intrauterine device in patients with poor surgical candidacy for a hysterectomy or patients who are pursuing fertility sparing. GLP-1RA are a class of medications that mimic the natural hormone glucagon-like peptide-1. These medications trigger the pancreas to release insulin which can help lower blood sugar levels and delay gastric emptying. The recent FDA approval of GLP-1RAs has changed the landscape for pharmacothe

ClinicalTrials.gov · Aug 2025View trial ↗
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A Two-year Prospective, Observational Study of Wegovy in Real-world Clinical Practice

Registered observational trial (enrolling by invitation). This observational study will explore how Wegovy® (Semaglutide) is used in everyday situations, how it might affect things like weight, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, and what kind of impact it could have on overall quality of life. The overall purpose of this study is to understand how Wegovy impacts weight when used as part of regular medical care. Participants will be treated with Wegovy as prescribed to the participant by their doctor, in accordance with normal clinical practice. The study will last for about two yea

ClinicalTrials.gov · Jul 2025View trial ↗
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GLP-1 Plus Lifestyle for Overall Wellness: Find Your Way Forward

Registered Phase 4 interventional trial (not yet recruiting). The rapid emergence of new and highly effective obesity medications has turned the field of pediatric weight management on its head. Adolescents living with obesity, their caregivers, healthcare providers, healthcare systems, policymakers, and payors are now wondering what role health behavior and lifestyle treatment (HBLT) has in terms of body mass index (BMI) reduction, improvements in quality of life and cardiometabolic health, and mitigating nutritional concerns when medications are used. Is intensive HBLT needed or could low in

ClinicalTrials.gov · May 2025View trial ↗
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Compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for weight loss: the direct-to-consumer market in Colorado.

This cross-sectional pilot study examined the direct-to-consumer market for compounded glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in Colorado. Researchers conducted Google searches of business websites advertising compounded GLP-1 products for weight loss across census-defined statistical areas between March and April 2024. They identified 93 websites corresponding to 188 physical locations. Most businesses were categorized as medical/health spas or weight loss services. Semaglutide was the most commonly advertised product (92/93 sites), followed by tirzepatide (40/93). Some sites advertised combination formulations including B vitamins, BPC-157 (flagged by the FDA as unsafe for compounding), and other additives. Seven sites advertised oral formulations. Notably, 41 of 93 websites referenced FDA approval in their product descriptions—a potentially misleading claim, as compounded products are not FDA-approved—and 5 sites incorrectly referred to products as "generic." The study's limitations include its focus on a single state, reliance on publicly available website data, and its pilot/cross-sectional design, which limits generalizability. The authors conclude that regulatory action is needed to address misleading advertising and safety concerns in this market.

Journal of pharmaceutical policy and practice · Dec 2024DOI ↗
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A Research Study to See How Much CagriSema Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight Compared to Tirzepatide in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Metformin, SGLT2 Inhibitor or Both

Registered Phase 3 interventional trial (active not recruiting). This study will look at how much CagriSema lowers blood sugar and body weight in people with type 2 diabetes. CagriSema is a new investigational medicine. Doctors cannot yet prescribe CagriSema. CagriSema will be compared to a medicine called tirzepatide. Doctors can prescribe tirzepatide in some countries. Participants will either receive CagriSema or tirzepatide. Which treatment the participant will receive is decided by chance. For each participant, the study will last for up to 1 year and 4 months.

ClinicalTrials.gov · Aug 2024View trial ↗
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Effect of Retatrutide Compared With Semaglutide in Adult Participants With Type 2 Diabetes and Inadequate Glycemic Control With Metformin With or Without SGLT2 Inhibitor (TRANSCEND-T2D-2)

Registered Phase 3 interventional trial (active not recruiting). The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of retatrutide compared with semaglutide in participants with Type 2 Diabetes and inadequate glycemic control with metformin with or without sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i). The study will last about 26 months and may include up to 24 visits.

ClinicalTrials.gov · Feb 2024View trial ↗
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A Study Comparing IBI362 vs Semaglutide in Chinese Adults With Early Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity

Registered Phase 3 interventional trial (completed). This is a multicenter, randomized, Open-label Phase 3 clinical study comparing the efficacy and safety of IBI362 6 mg OW versus Semalgutide 1 mg OW in obese(BMI≥28kg/m2) early T2D subjects. Subjects will be randomly assigned to IBI362 6 mg and Semalgutide 1 mg groups for 32 weeks (active-controlled treatment period). In the extension period, participants originally on mazdutide were assigned to continue for an additional 24 weeks with mazdutide 9 mg or 6 mg based on whether they achieved the weight-loss target. All study treatment will be ad

ClinicalTrials.gov · Dec 2023View trial ↗
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A Research Study on How Well Semaglutide Helps Children and Teenagers With Excess Body Weight Lose Weight

Registered Phase 3 interventional trial (active not recruiting). This study will look at how well semaglutide helps children and teenagers losing weight. This will be tested by comparing the effect on body weight in children and teenagers taking semaglutide in comparison to placebo, a "dummy" medicine. In addition to taking the medicine, the child's parent and the child will have talks with study staff about healthy food choices, how to be more physically active and what your child can do to try to lose weight. The child will either get semaglutide or a "dummy" medicine. Which treatment the ch

ClinicalTrials.gov · Feb 2023View trial ↗
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A Study to Evaluate the Safety of Exposure to Wegovy During Pregnancy

Registered observational trial (enrolling by invitation). This is an observational, retrospective, cohort study using administrative insurance claims data. The aim of this non-interventional study (NIS) is to compare maternal, fetal and infant outcomes of women exposed to Wegovy during pregnancy to a reference population not exposed to Wegovy, so that participants and healthcare providers can make informed treatment decisions.

ClinicalTrials.gov · Aug 2022View trial ↗
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Lifestyle Counseling and Medication for Adolescent Weight Management

Registered Phase 2 interventional trial (active not recruiting). The prevalence of adolescent severe obesity is at an all-time high in the United States and the refractory nature of this disease has led to a serious and challenging conundrum in terms of how to provide effective, safe, scalable, and durable treatments without placing undue strain on the healthcare system. Clinical practice guidelines recommend behavioral interventions as the primary strategy for all ages and classes of obesity - moderate to severe. In 2017, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released updated scree

ClinicalTrials.gov · May 2021View trial ↗
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Research Study on Whether Semaglutide Works in People With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Registered Phase 3 interventional trial (active not recruiting). Semaglutide is a medicine studied in patients with NASH. Semaglutide is a well-known medicine, which is already used by doctors to treat type 2 diabetes in many countries. Participants will either get semaglutide or a dummy medicine - which treatment participants get is decided by chance. Participants will need to inject themselves with medicine under the skin. Participants will need to do this once a week. The study will last for about 5 years. Participants will have up to 21 clinic visits and 9 phone calls with the clinical sta

ClinicalTrials.gov · Mar 2021View trial ↗
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Epidemiological Assessment of the Risk for Pancreatic Cancer Associated With the Use of Semaglutide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes - A Cohort Study Based on Nordic Registry Data

Registered observational trial (completed). The aim of this study is to evaluate whether exposure to semaglutide influences the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes. This is achieved by estimating the risk of pancreatic cancer associated with semaglutide use as compared to use of other non-incretin antidiabetic drugs used at a similar stage as Ozempic® or Rybelsus® in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. A multi-national, non-interventional study based on health care data from Denmark, Sweden, and Norway is conducted covering the period 2018-2023. A cohort study design is us

ClinicalTrials.gov · Oct 2020View trial ↗