Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2GOALNCT04838743
GOAL: A Research Study Looking at Long Term Blood Sugar Control in People With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Xultophy® in Local Clinical Practice in Japan.
An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 42 sites in Japan.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to collect information on how Xultophy® works with other oral anti diabetic medication in patients with type 2 diabetes. Participants will get Xultophy® as prescribed by the study doctor. The study will last for about 26 weeks. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- What is being tested?
- IDegLira
- How many people
- 244 participants
- Where
- 42 sitesJapan
- Study dates
- 23 Apr 2021to 26 Oct 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Real-world adult population with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan
Who may be able to join
- Signed consent obtained before any study-related activities (study-related activities are any procedure related to recording of data according to the protocol).
- The decision to initiate treatment with commercially available Xultophy® has been made by the patient/Legally Acceptable Representative (LAR) and the treating physician before and independently from the decision to include the patient in this study.
- Male or female, age above or equal to 20 years at the time of signing informed consent
- Diagnosed with T2DM (Type 2 diabetes mellitus ) above or equal to 180 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment.
- Treated with any oral anti-hyperglycaemic medication(s), except for oral GLP-1 RAs, for at least 60 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment.
- Available and documented HbA1c value less or equal to 12 weeks prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment.
Who cannot join
- Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study.
- Participation in any clinical trial of an approved or non-approved investigational medicinal product within 30 days before prior to initiation of Xultophy® (Simultaneous participation in a trial with the primary objective of evaluating an approved or non-approved investigational medicinal product for prevention or treatment of COVID-19 disease or postinfectious conditions is allowed if the last dose of the investigational medicinal product has been received more than 30 days before screening.).
- Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria within the past 60 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment. However, short term insulin treatment for a maximum of 14 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment is allowed, as is prior insulin treatment for gestational diabetes.
- Previous treatment with Xultophy®.
- Female who is known pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant.
- Mental incapacity, unwillingness or language barriers precluding adequate understanding or cooperation.
- Known or suspected hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients as specified in the approved Xultophy® label in Japan.
Trial locations and contacts
42 sites in 1 country.
42 sites in 1 country
Japan42 sites
TOSAKI Clinic for Diabetes and Endocrinology_Diabetes and Endocrinology
Aichi, 468-0009
Kumanomae Nishimura Naika Clinic_Internal Medicine
Arakawa-ku, Tokyo, 116-0012
Yoshida Hospital
Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido, 070-0054
Nippon Medical School Hospital, Diabetes,Metabology,Endocrin
Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8603
Gengendo Kimitsu Hospital_Diabetes and Endocrinology
Chiba, 299-1144
Akaicho Clinic
Chiba-shi, Chiba, 260-0804
The Institute of Medical Science, Asahi Life Foundation_Internal Medicine
Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0002
Soyokaze CardioVascular Medicine and Diabetes Care
Ehime, 790-0026
Futata Tetsuhiro Clinic Meinohama_Internal medicine
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0006
Kawada Clinic
Gunma, 373-0036
H.E.C Science Clinic
Kanagawa, 235-0045
Chigasaki Municipal Hospital_Endocrinology and Metabolism
Kanagawa, 253-0042
Asano Clinic
Kawagoe-shi, Saitama, Japan, 350-0851
Hotaruno hakuyukai Medical Corporation of Japan
Kisarazu-shi, Chiba, 292-0038
Gendai Clinic
Kitakyusyu-shi, Fukuoka, 802-0974
Ohisama Clinic
Kochi-shi, Kochi, 780-0082
Seino Internal Medicine Clinic_Internal medicine
Koriyama-shi, Fukushima, Japan, 963 8851
Jinnouchi Hospital_Internal Medicine
Kumamoto, Kumamoto, Japan, 862-0976
Kawasaki Medical School Hospital_Diabetes, Endo and Metabo
Kurashiki-shi, Okayama, 701-0192
The Jikei Medical University Hospital_Diabetes, Metabolism and Endo.
Minatoku, 105-8471
Heiwadai Hospital_Internal Medicine
Miyazaki, Miyazaki, 880-0034
Nakayama Clinic_Nagoya-shi, Aichi
Nagoya-shi, Aichi, 456-0058
Naka Kinen Clinic_Internal medicine
Naka, Ibaraki, Japan, 311 0113
Abies Kanno Clinic
Numakunai, 021-0002
Abe Diabetes Clinic_Internal Medicine
Ōita, Oita, Japan, 870 0039
Okamoto Clinic for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Ōita, 879-7301
Sumi Clinic
Oita-shi, Oita, 870-0955
Oita Endocrinology Diabetes Clinic
Oita-shi, Oita, 8700831
Takagi hospital, Internal Medicine
Okawa-shi, Fukuoka, 831-0016
Kansai Electric Power Hospital_Center for Diabetes
Osaka, 553-0003
Nakajima Diabetes Clinic
Osaka, 553-0023
Matsuda Gastroenterology and Diabetes Clinic
Osaka, 591-8006
Budounoki Clinic
Saga-shi, Saga, 8400054
Japan Red Cross Shizuoka Hospital_Diabetes and Endocrinology
Shizuoka, 420-0853
Suruga Clinic
Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka, 424-0853
Soka Sugiura Internal Medicine Clinic
Soka-shi, Saitama, 340-0015
Higashi Diabetes and Cardiovascular Clinic, Internal
Tamana-shi, Kumamoto, 865 0016
Oyama East Clinic_Internal Medicine
Tochigi, 323-0022
Clinic Mirai Tachikawa
Tokyo, 190-0023
Tamacenter Clinic Mirai
Tokyo, 206-0033
Seishinkai Okamoto Naika Iin
Yaizu-shi, Shizuoka, 425-0022
Tsuruma Kaneshiro Diabetes Clinic_Internal medicine
Yamato-shi, Kanagawa, 242-0004
About this study
Official title: A Non-interventional, Single-arm, Multicentre, Prospective Study Investigating the Glycaemic Control and Treatment Pattern Associated With the Use of Xultophy® (IDegLira) in a Real-world Adult Population With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Japan. GOAL (Glycaemic Outcome Assessment IDegLira) Study
The purpose of this study is to collect information on how Xultophy® works with other oral anti diabetic medication in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Participants will get Xultophy® as prescribed by the study doctor. The study will last for about 26 weeks. Participants will be asked questions about health and diabetes treatment and lab tests as part of normal doctor's appointment.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Being tested
- IDegLira
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
IDegLiraDrug
Patients will be treated with commercially available Xultophy® (IDegLira) in a pre-filled pen injector (FlexTouch®) at the discretion of the treating physician in accordance with the Xultophy® label in Japan.
The decision to initiate treatment with Xultophy® is at the treating physician's discretion according to the approved Xultophy® label in Japan and independent from the decision to include the patient in the study.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| IDegLira | Real-world adult population with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan. Receives: Drug: IDegLira |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in local laboratory measured HbA1c (Glycated haemoglobin )
% point
Measured: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Secondary outcomes (5)
Change in local laboratory measured FPG (Fasting plasma glucose )
mg/dL
Measured: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Number of patient-reported non-severe hypoglycaemic after initiation of treatment with Xultophy®
Count of episodes
Non-severe hypoglycaemia: Defined as an episode with patient reported symptoms and/or self-measured plasma glucose value below 3.9 mmol/L (70 mg/dL). episodes
Measured: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Number of patient-reported severe hypoglycaemic after initiation of treatment with Xultophy®
Count of episodes
Severe hypoglycaemia: Defined as an episode of hypoglycaemia requiring assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon or take other corrective action episodes
Measured: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Change in concomitant OAD(s) (Oral antidiabetic drugs ) including change in number, class, and frequency of concomitant OAD(s), after initiation of treatment of Xultophy® (Yes/No)
Count of patients
Measured: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Change in daily dose of Xultophy®
Dose
Measured: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Apr 2021
- Study start23 Apr 2021
- Primary completion26 Oct 2022
- Study completion26 Oct 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Novo Nordisk A/SThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 244 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Clinical Transparency (dept. 1452), Study director, Novo Nordisk A/S
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04838743
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NN9068-4743
- Other IDs
- U1111-1253-2025, jRCT1051210008
- Acronym
- GOAL
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 7 Apr 2021
- Last updated
- 31 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Non-interventional, Single-arm, Multicentre, Prospective Study Investigating the Glycaemic Control and Treatment Pattern Associated With the Use of Xultophy® (IDegLira) in a Real-world Adult Population With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Japan. GOAL (Glycaemic Outcome Assessment IDegLira) Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04838743
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GOAL / NN9068-4743
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 244 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/SIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 23 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 26 Oct 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 26 Oct 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to collect information on how Xultophy® works with other oral anti diabetic medication in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Participants will get Xultophy® as prescribed by the study doctor. The study will last for about 26 weeks. Participants will be asked questions about health and diabetes treatment and lab tests as part of normal doctor's appointment.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| IDegLira | – | Drug: IDegLiraReal-world adult population with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Real-world adult population with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Signed consent obtained before any study-related activities (study-related activities are any procedure related to recording of data according to the protocol).
- The decision to initiate treatment with commercially available Xultophy® has been made by the patient/Legally Acceptable Representative (LAR) and the treating physician before and independently from the decision to include the patient in this study.
- Male or female, age above or equal to 20 years at the time of signing informed consent
- Diagnosed with T2DM (Type 2 diabetes mellitus ) above or equal to 180 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment.
- Treated with any oral anti-hyperglycaemic medication(s), except for oral GLP-1 RAs, for at least 60 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment.
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Previous participation in this study. Participation is defined as having given informed consent in this study.
- Participation in any clinical trial of an approved or non-approved investigational medicinal product within 30 days before prior to initiation of Xultophy® (Simultaneous participation in a trial with the primary objective of evaluating an approved or non-approved investigational medicinal product for prevention or treatment of COVID-19 disease or postinfectious conditions is allowed if the last dose of the investigational medicinal product has been received more than 30 days before screening.).
- Treatment with any medication for the indication of diabetes or obesity other than stated in the inclusion criteria within the past 60 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment. However, short term insulin treatment for a maximum of 14 days prior to initiation of Xultophy® treatment is allowed, as is prior insulin treatment for gestational diabetes.
- Previous treatment with Xultophy®.
- Female who is known pregnant, breast-feeding or intends to become pregnant.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| IDegLiraPatients will be treated with commercially available Xultophy® (IDegLira) in a pre-filled pen injector (FlexTouch®) at the discretion of the treating physician in accordance with the Xultophy® label in Japan. The decision to initiate treatment with Xultophy® is at the treating physician's discretion according to the approved Xultophy® label in Japan and independent from the decision to include the patient in the study. | Drug | IDegLira |
Primary outcome
Change in local laboratory measured HbA1c (Glycated haemoglobin )
Time frame: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
% point
5 secondary outcomes
Change in local laboratory measured FPG (Fasting plasma glucose )
Time frame: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Number of patient-reported non-severe hypoglycaemic after initiation of treatment with Xultophy®
Time frame: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Number of patient-reported severe hypoglycaemic after initiation of treatment with Xultophy®
Time frame: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Change in concomitant OAD(s) (Oral antidiabetic drugs ) including change in number, class, and frequency of concomitant OAD(s), after initiation of treatment of Xultophy® (Yes/No)
Time frame: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Change in daily dose of Xultophy®
Time frame: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. According to the Novo Nordisk disclosure commitment on novonordisk-trials.com
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Clinical Transparency (dept. 1452) study director
Novo Nordisk A/S
42 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, run by Novo Nordisk A/S at 42 sites in Japan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 42 sites in Japan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in local laboratory measured HbA1c (Glycated haemoglobin ) (time frame: From baseline (Visit 1) to 26 weeks (Visit 3)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 31 Dec 2025.