How many clinical trials are running for semaglutide?

ClinicalTrials.gov lists more than 16 phase 2–4 semaglutide trials. This page tracks the 16 largest by enrolment: 2 phase 2, 14 phase 3, and 0 phase 4 among them, with 1 actively recruiting. Updated daily.

Are there clinical trials for Ozempic and Wegovy?

Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for semaglutide, so semaglutide trials on ClinicalTrials.gov cover them. ClinicalTrials.gov lists more than 16 phase 2–4 semaglutide trials. This page tracks the 16 largest by enrolment: 2 phase 2, 14 phase 3, and 0 phase 4 among them, with 1 actively recruiting. Updated daily.

Where does this data come from?

All trial data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (CTGov) and refreshed on this page daily.

Can I compare semaglutide against other drugs?

Yes. The free ComplyRx Trial Pipeline tool compares up to five drugs side by side on one timeline, with PNG and PDF export. Add any competitor in the search box above.

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Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy) clinical trial pipeline

The timeline below tracks the 16 largest phase 2–4 semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) trials on ClinicalTrials.gov by enrolment, 1 of them actively recruiting. The next phase 3 primary completion among them is expected Dec 2026. Refreshed daily. Add up to four competitors to compare pipelines side by side.

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Participants across trials

Novo Nordisk A/S

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semaglutide (16)5 active2013–2028

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A Research Study to See How Well Different Doses of CagriSema Help People With Excess Body Weight Lose WeightP3

Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Adults in Bangladesh With or Without Type 2 Diabetes MellitusP3

A Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of HRS9531 Injection With Semaglutide Injection in Subjects With ObesityP3

Efficacy and Safety of QLG1091 vs Rybelsus as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 DiabetesP3

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Key semaglutide trials

Top 12 of the 16 tracked phase 2–4 trials, ordered by phase and status. Trial names open the full ComplyRx trial page; NCT ids link to ClinicalTrials.gov.

Trial	Title	Phase	Status	Primary completion
NCT06616961	Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide for Weight Loss in Overweight or Obese Adults in Bangladesh W…	Phase 3	Not yet recruiting	Feb 2025
NCT07487103	Efficacy and Safety of QLG1091 vs Rybelsus as add-on to Metformin in Subjects With Type 2 Diabet…	Phase 3	Not yet recruiting	Dec 2026
NCT07285902	A Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of HRS9531 Injection With Semaglutide Injection in Sub…	Phase 3	Active, not recruiting	Mar 2027
NCT02054897	SUSTAIN™1: Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once-weekly Versus Placebo in Drug-naïve Subjects With Type 2…	Phase 3	Completed	May 2015
NCT01930188	SUSTAIN™ 2: Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once-weekly Versus Sitagliptin Once-daily as add-on to Metfor…	Phase 3	Completed	Oct 2015
NCT02906930	PIONEER 1: Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Versus Placebo in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus…	Phase 3	Completed	Oct 2017
NCT03191396	SUSTAIN 10: Research Study Comparing a New Medicine Semaglutide to Liraglutide in People With Type 2 Diabete…	Phase 3	Completed	Jul 2018
NCT03061214	SUSTAIN: Efficacy and Safety of Semaglutide Once-weekly Versus Sitagliptin Once-daily as add-on to Metfor…	Phase 3	Completed	Mar 2019
NCT03611582	STEP 3: Research Study to Look at How Well Semaglutide is at Lowering Weight When Taken Together With an…	Phase 3	Completed	Mar 2020
NCT03548935	STEP 1: STEP 1: Research Study Investigating How Well Semaglutide Works in People Suffering From Overwei…	Phase 3	Completed	Mar 2020
NCT04074161	STEP 8: Research Study to Investigate How Well Semaglutide Works Compared to Liraglutide in People Livin…	Phase 3	Completed	Mar 2021
NCT04707469	PIONEER PLUS: Research Study to Compare Three Doses of Semaglutide Tablets Taken Once Daily in People With Typ…	Phase 3	Completed	Mar 2023

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How many clinical trials are running for semaglutide?: ClinicalTrials.gov lists more than 16 phase 2–4 semaglutide trials. This page tracks the 16 largest by enrolment: 2 phase 2, 14 phase 3, and 0 phase 4 among them, with 1 actively recruiting. Updated daily.
Are there clinical trials for Ozempic and Wegovy?: Ozempic and Wegovy are brand names for semaglutide, so semaglutide trials on ClinicalTrials.gov cover them. ClinicalTrials.gov lists more than 16 phase 2–4 semaglutide trials. This page tracks the 16 largest by enrolment: 2 phase 2, 14 phase 3, and 0 phase 4 among them, with 1 actively recruiting. Updated daily.
Where does this data come from?: All trial data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (CTGov) and refreshed on this page daily.
Can I compare semaglutide against other drugs?: Yes. The free ComplyRx Trial Pipeline tool compares up to five drugs side by side on one timeline, with PNG and PDF export. Add any competitor in the search box above.

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