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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Semaglutide for Heart Disease Prevention in Type 2 Diabetes (SOUL Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, symptomatic peripheral artery disease, or chronic kidney disease as defined in the provided criteria
Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up from randomisation (week 0) to 2 years
Awards & highlights

SOUL Trial Summary

This trial is testing whether semaglutide can help prevent heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for people over 50 with type 2 diabetes and heart disease or related conditions, but not those who've had recent severe cardiovascular events or used similar diabetes medications recently. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if semaglutide tablets can benefit heart health in type 2 diabetes patients compared to placebo. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the drug or dummy pills for up to five years, with regular clinic visits and a phone call check-in.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Semaglutide may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and possible low blood sugar. Long-term effects on heart health are being studied which is the main focus of this trial.

SOUL Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have heart, brain blood vessel, leg artery problems, or chronic kidney disease.
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I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
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I am 50 years old or older.

SOUL Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~from randomisation (week 0) to 2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and from randomisation (week 0) to 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Time to first occurrence of a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), a composite endpoint consisting of: cardiovascular (CV) death/non-fatal myocardial infarction/non-fatal stroke
Secondary outcome measures
Annual rate of change in eGFR (CKD-EPI) (total eGFR slope)
Change in body weight
Change in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c)
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Side effects data

From 2020 Phase 4 trial • 104 Patients • NCT04189848
21%
Nausea
12%
Decreased Appetite
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Overall Study

SOUL Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Oral semaglutideExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
One tablet daily for 3.5 to 5 years
Group II: PlaceboPlacebo Group1 Intervention
One tablet daily for 3.5 to 5 years
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Semaglutide
2019
Completed Phase 4
~5160

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Novo Nordisk A/SLead Sponsor
1,515 Previous Clinical Trials
2,405,717 Total Patients Enrolled
Clinical Reporting Anchor and Disclosure (1452)Study DirectorNovo Nordisk A/S
104 Previous Clinical Trials
93,612 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Semaglutide (GLP-1 Receptor Agonist) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03914326 — Phase 3
Type 2 Diabetes Research Study Groups: Oral semaglutide, Placebo
Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Semaglutide Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03914326 — Phase 3
Semaglutide (GLP-1 Receptor Agonist) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03914326 — Phase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What other research studies have included Semaglutide?

"In 2018, the first study observing semaglutide was completed by Novo Nordisk. As of now, a total of 124 clinical trials have been concluded with 59 more ongoing. The majority of active studies are based in Markham, Ontario."

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Is recruitment for this clinical trial still underway?

"The latest information on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this study is not longer recruiting patients. Although the exact date is unknown, it was posted between June 17th 2019 and November 11th 2020. There are 1514 other trials that may be of interest and are actively looking for candidates."

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How many test subjects are needed for this clinical trial?

"As of right now, this clinical trial is not looking for any more patients. The posting was made on June 17th, 2019 and edited November 11th, 2022. If you're interested in other trials, 1455 studies related to diabetes mellitus type 2 are still enrolling participants while 59 different trials concerning Semaglutide are also open."

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Has Semaglutide been cleared for public use by the FDA?

"Semaglutide was given a safety score of 3 by our analysts at Power. This is because Phase 3 trials have both supporting efficacy data and multiple rounds of safety data."

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What is Semaglutide's purpose?

"Semaglutide can help patients struggling with weight management, those looking to reduce their calorie intake, and people trying to establish an exercise routine."

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What is unique about this clinical trial?

"Semaglutide has been studied in 59 clinical trials spanning 766 cities and 55 countries. The first of these studies began in 2018, involving 1387 patients and sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S. As of now, 124 Semaglutide trials have completed their Phase 4 drug approval stage."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
Other
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Happy to contribute.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
~316 spots leftby Jul 2024