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A research study to look at how semaglutide compared to placebo affects diabetic eye disease in people with type 2 diabetes

Long-term effects of semaglutide on diabetic retinopathy in subjects with type 2 diabetes - FOCUS

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2017-003619-20-DE
Enrollment
1450
Registered
2018-12-06
Start date
2019-04-05
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 MedDRA version: 21.1 Level: LLT Classification code 10045242 Term: Type II diabetes mellitus System Organ Class: 100000004861

Interventions

Sponsors

Novo Nordisk A/S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Male or female, age equal to or above 18 years at the time of signing informed consent. - Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. - HbA1c of 7.0-10.0% (53-86 mmol/mol) (both inclusive). Eye inclusion criteria (both eyes must meet the following criteria): - ETDRS level of 10-75 (both inclusive) evaluated by fundus photography and confirmed by central reading centre. - No ocular or intraocular treatment for diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular oedema six months prior to the day of screening. - No anticipated need for ocular or intraocular treatment for diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular oedema within three months after randomisation. - Best-corrected visual acuity equal to or above 30 letters using the ETDRS visual acuity protocol. - No previous treatment with pan-retinal laser photocoagulation. - No substantial non-diabetic ocular condition that, in the opinion of the ophthalmologist, would impact diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular oedema progression during the trial. - No substantial media opacities that would preclude successful imaging. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 1200 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 250

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Any of the following: myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina pectoris or transient ischaemic attack within the past 60 days prior to the day of screening. - Planned coronary, carotid or peripheral artery revascularisation known on the day of screening. - Subjects presently classified as being in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class IV. - Renal impairment measured as estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) value of eGFR below 30 ml/min/1.73 m^2 (Based on medical history using latest available and no more than 6 months old assessment. If not available in medical records a local laboratory measurement must be made available before randomisation). - Personal or first degree relative(s) history of multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 or medullary thyroid carcinoma. - Presence or history of malignant neoplasms within the past 5 years prior to the day of screening. Basal and squamous cell skin cancer and any carcinoma in-situ are allowed. - Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of child-bearing potential and not using highly effective contraceptive methods. - Concurrent treatment with any GLP-1 receptor agonist or DPP-4 inhibitor from randomisation. - Receipt of any investigational medicinal product within 30 days before screening. - Previous participation in this trial. Participation is defined as randomisation. - Known or suspected hypersensitivity to trial products or related products. - Any disorder, which in the investigator’s opinion might jeopardise subject’s safety or compliance with the protocol.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): 1. Time to first 3 or more steps ETDRS subject level progression or central involved diabetic macular oedema (ciDME) in either eye 2. Change from baseline in visual acuity 3. Occurrence of treatment for diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular oedema;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: 1. From randomisation to event 2. + 3. At year 5

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: The primary objective is to assess the long-term effects of treatment with semaglutide compared to placebo, both added to standard-of-care, on diabetic retinopathy development and progression in subjects with T2D;Secondary Objective: The secondary objectives are to assess the effects of treatment with semaglutide compared to placebo, both added to standard-of-care, with regards to: - Visual acuity - Diabetic retinopathy manifestations (occurrence of diabetic macular oedema or proliferative diabetic retinopathy) - Diabetic retinopathy treatments (laser photocoagulation, intravitreal agents and vitrectomy) - Modifiable risk factors for diabetic retinopathy (glycaemia, blood pressure and lipids).;Primary end point(s): Presence of 3 or more steps ETDRS (Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study) subject level progression;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: At year 5

Countries

Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, European Union, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Latvia, Mexico, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, United Kingdom, United States

Contacts

Public ContactClinical Transparency (2834)

Novo Nordisk A/S

clinicaltrials@novonordisk.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026