A study testing whether a study medicine from Novo Nordisk, cagrisema, can lower blood sugar and help with weight.
What this means for you
- Who can join
- Children and teens 10 to 18, have type 2 diabetes.
- What you take
- cagrisema, given as part of the study at no cost to you. Some participants may receive a placebo (an inactive version) instead, decided at random.
- How long it lasts
- The full study runs about 3.6 years; your own time in it is usually shorter.
- What you get
- The study medication and study-related care at no cost. Compensation varies by study site; many cover travel and provide the study medication at no cost. The trial coordinator will explain what that site offers before you join.
What this study is for
Primary condition: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2.
Full scientific study title: A Research Study to See How Much CagriSema Lowers Blood Sugar and Body Weight Compared to Placebo in Children and Adolescents With Type 2 Di.
Who can join
Children and teens 10 to 18, 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
- Informed consent of parent(s) or legally acceptable representative (LAR) of participant and child assent, as age-appropriate, obtained before any study-related activities. Study-related activities are any procedures that are carried out as part of the study, including activities to determine suitability for the study.
- The parent(s) or LAR of the child must sign and date the Informed Consent Form (according to local requirements)
- The child must sign and date the Child Assent Form or provide oral assent (according to local requirements)
- Male or female.
- Age 10 to < 18 years at the time of signing the informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria
- Female who is pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant or is of childbearing potential and not using a highly effective contraceptive method.
- Treatment with any antidiabetic or anti-obesity medication (irrespective of indication) other than stated in the inclusion criteria within 90 days before screening.
- Known or previous diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism.
- Previous or planned (during the study period) obesity treatment with surgery or a weight loss device. However, the following are allowed: (1) liposuction and/or abdominoplasty, if performed >1 year before screening, (2) lap banding, if the band has been removed >1 year before screening, (3) intragastric balloon, if the balloon has been removed >1 year before screening or (4) duodenal-jejunal bypass sleeve, if the sleeve has been removed > 1 year before screening.
- Positive insulinoma associated-protein 2 (IA-2) antibodies or anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) antibodies as determined by central laboratory at screening or in medical history.
Where this study is enrolling
This trial has 21 sites across 14 states. Contact a site coordinator directly to start screening.
Connecticut1 site
- Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, Connecticut
Florida5 sites
- Encore Medical Research Boynton BeachBoynton Beach, Florida
- Nemours Chld Clnc JacksonvilleJacksonville, Florida
- Innovus ClinicalKissimmee, Florida
- D&H National Research CentersTamarac, Florida
- Clinical Research Trials of FloridaTampa, Florida
Georgia2 sites
- Columbus Research FoundationColumbus, Georgia
- Eastside Bariatric and Gen SurgSnellville, Georgia
Illinois1 site
- SIU MedicineSpringfield, Illinois
Indiana1 site
- Riley Hospital For ChildrenIndianapolis, Indiana
Iowa1 site
- University of IowaIowa City, Iowa
Michigan1 site
- Great Lakes Research Inst.Southfield, Michigan
New York2 sites
- UBMD PediatricsBuffalo, New York
- NYU Langone Orthopedic CenterNew York, New York
Pennsylvania1 site
- Children's Hosptl PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
South Dakota1 site
- Monument Health Clinical RsrchRapid City, South Dakota
Tennessee1 site
- LifeDoc HealthMemphis, Tennessee
Texas2 sites
- Amir Ali Hassan, MD, PAHouston, Texas
- Consano Clinical Research, LLCShavano Park, Texas
Virginia1 site
- UVA Health SystemsCharlottesville, Virginia
Washington1 site
- Seattle Children's Research InstituteSeattle, Washington
Timeline
Started enrolling: 2026-08-04. Expected completion: 2030-03-30. Last updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: 2026-05-28.
Official source
We sync this data quarterly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the federal registry for clinical research. Before contacting a site, verify the trial is still recruiting on the official page:
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