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A research study to see how well new weekly medicine IcoSema, which is a combination of insulin icodec and semaglutide, controls blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, compared to daily insulin glargine(NN1535-4988:COMBINE 4)

A 40-week study comparing the efficacy and safety of once weekly IcoSema and daily insulin glargine 100 units/mL in participants with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on oral anti-diabetic drugs. (NN1535-4988:COMBINE 4) - COMBINE 4

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
JPRN
Registry ID
JPRN-jRCT2031230600
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-01-26
Start date
2024-02-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-29

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

Conditions

Type 2 diabetes

Interventions

Participants will be randomised (1:1) to receive once weekly IcoSema or once daily insulin glargine. -up to 2 weeks screening period -a 40-week treatment period -a 5-week follow-up period IcoSema shou

Sponsors

Kanda Yuhei
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or female and age above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent. 2. Diagnosed with T2D >=180 days before screening. 3. HbA1c >=8.0% (>=64.0 mmol/mol) as assessed by central laboratory on the day of screening. 4. Insulin naive. Short term insulin treatment for a maximum of 14 consecutive days before screening is allowed, as is prior insulin treatment for gestational diabetes. 5. Currently treated with 1-3 OADs with stable daily doses >= 90 days before screening comprising any of the following anti-diabetic drug(s) at effective or maximum tolerated dosea -Metformin -Sulfonylureasb -Meglitinides (glinides) -DPP-4 inhibitorsb -Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors -Alpha-glucosidase-inhibitors -Thiazolidinediones -Marketed oral combination products only including the products listed above.6. Body mass index (BMI) <=40.0 kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of childbearing potential and not using highly effective contraceptive method. 2. Anticipated initiation or change in concomitant medication (for more than 14 consecutive days) known to affect weight or glucose metabolism (e.g. treatment with orlistat, thyroid hormones, or systemic corticosteroids). 3. Any episodesa of diabetic ketoacidosis or treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria within 90 days before screening. 4. Presence or history of pancreatitis (acute or chronic) within 180 days before screening. 5. Any of the following: Myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina pectoris or transient ischaemic attack within 180 days before screening. 6. Chronic heart failure classified as being in New York Heart Association Class IV at screening. 7. Recurrent severe hypoglycaemic episodes within the last year (12 months) as judged by the investigator. 8. Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 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

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in HbA1c: From baseline week 0 (V2) to week 40 (V42)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in body weight: From baseline week 0 (V2) to week 40 (V42)

Countries

China, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, South Africa, Turkey, United States

Contacts

Public ContactContact for Clinical Trial Information

Novo Nordisk Pharma Ltd.

jphc_clinical_trials@novonordisk.com+81-362661000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026