NCT07662213 · AstraZeneca
A Study to Find Out if the Study Drug Elecoglipron Helps Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Comparing it With Semaglutide, a Medicine Already Used to Treat Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(Eluminate-2)
What this study is about
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of elecoglipron compared with taken by mouth semaglutide in adults with T2DM and increased cardiovascular risk that is inadequately managed alone or on stable treatment with other background glucose-lowering medication(s).
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of elecoglipron compared with oral semaglutide in adults with T2DM and increased cardiovascular risk that is inadequately managed alone or on stable treatment with other background glucose-lowering medication(s).
Interventions
DRUG
Elecoglipron
Elecoglipron is administered orally once daily.
DRUG
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is administered orally once daily.
Primary outcome measures
Change from baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Time frame: Baseline to Week 52
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) for at least 90 days prior to screening
- T2DM inadequately managed with lifestyle management alone or on stable treatment with other background glucose-lowering medication(s)
- HbA1c value of ≥ 7% to ≤ 10.5% (53 to 91.3 mmol/mol)
- Increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events defined by ≥1 of: documented coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, ischemic cerebrovascular disease, or heart failure (NYHA II-III); or ≥2 CV risk factors
- Body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 23 kg/m2 at screening
- Stable body weight (self-reported or documented) for 90 days prior to screening
Exclusion criteria
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), secondary forms of diabetes (including congenital forms), or history of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar coma
- Currently receiving or anticipated to receive, therapeutic intervention for diabetic retinopathy and/or macular edema
- Have had more than one episode of severe hypoglycemia within 180 days prior to screening or has a history of hypoglycemia unawareness or poor recognition of hypoglycemic symptoms
- Clinically significant condition affecting the upper Gastrointestinal (GI) tract or chronic use of any medication that affects gastric motility or gastric emptying
- History of acute or chronic pancreatitis
- Severe congestive heart failure (NYHA IV)
- History/family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
Where
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Mesa, Arizona
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Tempe, Arizona
- Covina, California
- Encinitas, California
- Garden Grove, California
- Loma Linda, California
- Long Beach, California
- Pomona, California
- Sacramento, California
- Bridgeport, Connecticut
And 47 more locations — see the full list below.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 14, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations