NCT05780905 Effects of Semaglutide on Intracranial Blood Flow and Brain-Barrier Permeability in Type-2 Diabetes
| NCT ID | NCT05780905 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
| Sponsor | University of Washington |
| Condition | Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-01-11 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-03-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.
This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2024-01-11 with a primary completion date of 2026-03-31.
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Brief Summary
A human subjects research study, the primary purpose of which is to assess the EFFECTS OF SEMAGLUTIDE ON INTRACRANIAL BLOOD FLOW AND BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER PERMEABILITY IN TYPE-2 DIABETES (T2D) through testing of the intervention on patients in a clinical setting. The study will randomize subjects with diabetes to either semaglutide or matching placebo. Magnetic resonance images will be primary endpoint measured at baseline and at one year to assess effect of this FDA approved medication. Given the available evidence supporting the neuroprotective effect of this drug class and stroke reduction with semaglutide, and the investigators preliminary data showing that T2D had significantly reduced total number of distal arterial branches in the brain than non-T2D, the investigators expect treatment with semaglutide will be associated with improved intracranial blood flow condition.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Men and women 40-65 years of age 2. Subjects with type-2 diabetes \>= 3 years and HbA1C 7%-10% with blood sugar control medications including insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or SGLT2 inhibitors 3. Medically stable 4. Has not received any investigational drug in the past 6 months 5. Willing to participate and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Contraindication to MRI or contrast agent 2. eGFR\<45 mL/min/1.73m2 (eGFR is a measurement of kidney function) 3. Currently treated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonist (same drug class as study intervention) 4. Unable to perform home-glucose monitoring 5. Currently need more than 100 units of insulin daily 6. Uncontrolled hypertension with systolic blood pressure (SBP)\>180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP)\>100 mmHg 7. LDL-C\>130 mg/dL or not on stable statin therapy in the past 6 months 8. Treatment with pioglitazone in the past 3 months 9. History of pancreatitis 10. History of myocardial infarction, stroke or transient ischemic attack 11. History or family history of Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) 12. Hypersensitivity to semaglutide or any of the product components 13. Participating in other clinical trial 14. Women of child-bearing potential (ie, those who are not chemically or surgically sterilized or who are not post-menopausal) who have a positive pregnancy test at enrollment or who are breastfeeding or who plan to become pregnant in the next 15 months.
Contact & Investigator
Francis Kim, MD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Washington
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05780905 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
What phase is the NCT05780905 trial and what does that mean for participants?
Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.
Is NCT05780905 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05780905 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at fkim@u.washington.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05780905 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Seattle, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05780905 clinical trial?
NCT05780905 is sponsored by University of Washington. The principal investigator is Francis Kim, MD at University of Washington. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.
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