Kidney Disease, Chronic study: Semaglutide Pen
Official title Glucagon-like-peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients Receiving Maintenance Dialysis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07017270
What this study is testing
What is Semaglutide Pen?
An investigational once‑weekly injectable medicine being studied as a potential treatment for kidney disease in people on maintenance dialysis. It is designed to activate GLP‑1 receptors, which helps regulate blood sugar and may affect weight and cardiovascular health.
Also referred to as semaglutide.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study will see if a GLP‑1 receptor agonist drug is safe and tolerable for people on maintenance dialysis and whether a larger heart‑outcome trial is possible.
- Who it's for
- Adults who are receiving regular dialysis for chronic kidney disease and also have diabetes.
- What's involved
- Participants are randomly assigned to receive a weekly under‑skin injection of semaglutide or to continue their usual care, with safety checks and questionnaires during the study.
- Time commitment
- The trial lasts about 26 weeks and includes regular clinic visits for the injections and follow‑up assessments.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18
- Receiving chronic maintenance hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for ≥ 90 days
- confirmed DM2 based on medical history and current or prior receipt of an oral hypoglycemic agent and/or insulin.
- Ability to provided informed consent or through their substitute decision maker
You likely can't join if
- Type 1 DM
- Use of a GLP-1-RA within 30 days prior to screening
- Personal or first-degree relative(s) with a history of type 2 multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome or medullary thyroid cancer, or acute...
- Confirmed pregnancy, women of childbearing potential
- Known hypersensitivity to GLP-1-RA
- Expected to recover kidney function, stop hemodialysis, pursue palliative care, or transplantation within 6 months
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18
- Receiving chronic maintenance hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis for ≥ 90 days
- confirmed DM2 based on medical history and current or prior receipt of an oral hypoglycemic agent and/or insulin.
- Ability to provided informed consent or through their substitute decision maker
- Type 1 DM
- Use of a GLP-1-RA within 30 days prior to screening
- Personal or first-degree relative(s) with a history of type 2 multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome or medullary thyroid cancer, or acute pancreatitis (within 180 days of study screening)
- Confirmed pregnancy, women of childbearing potential
- Known hypersensitivity to GLP-1-RA
- Expected to recover kidney function, stop hemodialysis, pursue palliative care, or transplantation within 6 months
- Enrolment in another clinical trial judged by the investigator to interact with the effect of GLP1-RA
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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