A study testing whether a GLP-1 medicine from Mayo Clinic, liraglutide, can lower blood sugar and help with weight.

Who can join
Adults 25 to 70, have type 1 diabetes.
What you take
liraglutide, given as part of the study at no cost to you. Some participants may receive a placebo (an inactive version) instead, decided at random.
How long it lasts
The full study runs about 3.4 years; your own time in it is usually shorter.
What you get
The study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation varies by study site; many cover travel and provide the study medication at no cost. The trial coordinator will explain what that site offers before you join.
Phase Phase 2Sponsor Mayo ClinicDrug liraglutideClass GLP-1 RASites 1 USEnrollment target 60

What this study is for

Primary condition: Type 1 Diabetes. Also studied in: Type 2 Diabetes.

Full scientific study title: The Effect of Glycemic Control and of GLP-1 Receptor Agonism on Islet GLP-1 in People With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.

Who can join

Age25 to 70SexAny

Adults 25 to 70, have type 1 diabetes. A site coordinator confirms whether you qualify during a free screening visit. The exact medical requirements are below.

Full medical eligibility (for you and your doctor)verbatim from the registry

This is the exact wording from ClinicalTrials.gov, including clinical measures (lab values, imaging scores). Bring it to your doctor if any of it is unclear.

Key inclusion criteria

  • Type 1 or type 2 diabetes treated with insulin

Key exclusion criteria

  • Age < 25 or > 70 years.
  • HbA1c > 10.0%
  • For female subjects: positive pregnancy test at the time of enrollment or study
  • History of prior upper abdominal surgery such as adjustable gastric banding, pyloroplasty and vagotomy.
  • Prior use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the previous year.

Where this study is enrolling

This trial has 1 sites across 1 state. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.

Minnesota1 site

Timeline

Started enrolling: 2025-10-03. Expected completion: 2029-03-31. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2025-10-14.

Official source

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