A study testing whether an investigational medicine from Novo Nordisk, UBT251, can help people lower blood sugar.
Recruiting now. Registry record last updated August 10, 2026.
- Who can join
- Adults 18 to 75, have type 2 diabetes.
- What you take
- UBT251, given as part of the study. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for this trial's study groups, including any placebo or comparison medicine.
- How long it lasts
- The study runs about 17 months.
- What you get
- Many clinical trials pay for the study medication and the study visits. Some also pay for travel. Ask the study team what this one covers before you sign the consent form.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2.
Full scientific study title: A Research Study Comparing How Well Different Doses of the Medicine UBT251 Lower Blood Sugar in People With Type 2 Diabetes.
Who can join
Adults 18 to 75, have type 2 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
- Male or female (sex assigned at birth, inclusive of all gender identities).
- Age 18-75 years (both inclusive) at the time of signing the informed consent.
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes greater than or equal to (≥) 180 days before screening.
- Stable daily dose(s) ≥ 90 days before screening of the following antidiabetic drug(s) or combination regimen(s) at effective or maximum tolerated dose as judged by the investigator:
- HbA1c of 7.0-10.5 percent (%) (53-91 millimoles per mole (mmol/mol)) (both inclusive) as assessed by central laboratory at screening.
Key exclusion criteria
- Treatment with any medication (prescription or over-the counter) or alternative remedies for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria within 90 days before screening. However, short term insulin treatment for a maximum of 14 consecutive days and prior insulin treatment for gestational diabetes are allowed.
- Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by an eye examination performed within 90 days before screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.
- Known hypoglycaemic unawareness as indicated by the investigator according to Clarke's questionnaire, question 8.
Where this trial is enrolling
This trial has 25 sites across 14 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Alabama1 site
- Flourish ResearchBirmingham, Alabama
California4 sites
- Ark Clinical ResearchFountain Valley, California
- Ark Clinical ResearchLong Beach, California
- Los Angeles Institute for Metabolic ResearchLos Angeles, California
- Catalina Research Institute, LLCMontclair, California
Florida3 sites
- Encore Medical Research LLCHollywood, Florida
- South Broward Research LLCMiramar, Florida
- Encore Medical Research of WestonWeston, Florida
Indiana1 site
- Midwest Inst For Clin ResIndianapolis, Indiana
Kansas1 site
- Cotton O'Neil Diabetes & EndocrinologyTopeka, Kansas
Maryland1 site
- MD Medical ResearchOxon Hill, Maryland
North Carolina2 sites
- PharmQuestGreensboro, North Carolina
- KDCILM, LLC & Accellacare US, Inc.Wilmington, North Carolina
North Dakota1 site
- Plains Clinical Research Center, LLC_FargoFargo, North Dakota
Pennsylvania1 site
- Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.Uniontown, Pennsylvania
South Carolina1 site
- Monroe Biomedical Research, LLCNorth Charleston, South Carolina
Tennessee1 site
- LifeDoc HealthMemphis, Tennessee
Texas6 sites
- IMA Clinical ResearchAustin, Texas
- Private Practice - Dr. Laila A. HassanHouston, Texas
- Radiance Clinical ResearchLampasas, Texas
- Quality Research IncSan Antonio, Texas
- Tekton Research IncSan Antonio, Texas
- Consano Clin Res-Shavano ParkShavano Park, Texas
Utah1 site
- Chrysalis Clinical ResearchSt. George, Utah
Washington1 site
- The Vancouver ClinicVancouver, Washington
Timeline
Started enrolling: June 22, 2026. Expected completion: November 15, 2027. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: August 10, 2026.
Official source
Every Monday we check this trial against ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry for clinical research. Last checked August 21, 2026. Confirm the current status there before you contact a site:
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