Semaglutide Effects in Obese Youth With Prediabetes/New Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

NCT05067621 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-04-15

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to understand the role of GLP-1 in the pathogenesis of T2D in youth and explore their potential salutary effects and ability to delay the progressive loss of ß-cell function and reduce hepatic steatosis in youth with prediabetes/new onset T2D and NAFLD.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Semaglutide Pen Injector

Semaglutide (Wegovy) pen is a subcutaneous injection that contains 2.4mg/0.75mL of active ingredient. The injection pen can deliver doses of 0.24mg, 0.5mg, 1.0mg, 1.7mg, and 2.4mg.

DRUG

Placebo

Injection pen contains excipients.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    collaborator NIH
  • Yale University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sonia Caprio, MD · Yale University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
10 Years
Max Age
21 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-07-17
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2027-01-31
FDA Drug
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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