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A Study to Test Whether Different Doses of BI 456906 Are Effective in Treating Adults With Type 2 Diabetes.

A Phase II, Randomized, Parallel Group, Dose-finding Study of Subcutaneously Administered BI 456906 for 16 Weeks, Compared With Placebo and Open-label Semaglutide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Assets

Semaglutide / Survodutide

Listed sites

80

Recruiting sites

Enrollment

413

actual

Study population

Obesity / overweight, Type 2 diabetes

Key I/E criteria

BMI 25-50HbA1c 7-10%

Primary endpoint

HbA1c, change

Footprint

Where this trial recruits

Site locations as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov. Site count is not enrollment count; per-site enrollment is not available from source.

Identifiers

Registered as

NCT IDNCT04153929
Org study ID1404-0002
Secondary ID2019-002390-60

Timeline

Milestones

Study first posted2019-11-06actual
Study start2020-04-30actual
Primary completion2021-10-08actual
Study completion2021-11-04actual
Last update posted2022-11-29actual
Results first posted2022-11-29actual

Assets

Investigational agents

Study populations

Who this study enrolls

Obesity / overweightType 2 diabetes

Eligibility

Who can enroll

Minimum age18 Years
Maximum age75 Years
SexAll
Healthy volunteersNot accepted

Inclusion criteria

Signed and dated written informed consent in accordance with International conference on harmonization - Good clinical practice (ICH GCP) and local legislation.
Male and female patients 18 years to 75 years (both inclusive) of age on the day of signing informed consent.
Diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at least 6 months prior to informed consent.
Glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) 7.0%-10.0% (both inclusive) at screening.
Treatment with a stable dose of metformin ≥ 1000mg/day for at least 3 months prior to screening.
Body mass index (BMI) 25 kg/m2-50 kg/m2 (both inclusive) at screening.
Women of childbearing potential must be ready and able to use highly effective methods of birth control.

Exclusion criteria

Patients with type 1 diabetes.
Exposure to semaglutide, or other Glucagon-like-peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists (including combination products) within 3 months prior to screening, or any previous exposure to BI 456906.
Any additional oral anti-hyperglycemic medication beyond metformin within 3 months prior to screening.
Use of insulin for glycemic control within 12 months prior to screening.
Resting Heart Rate >100 bpm or blood pressure ≥160/95 mmHg at screening.
A marked baseline prolongation of QT/QTc (Fridericia) interval or any other clinically significant Electrocardiogram (ECG) finding at screening.
Body weight change of +/- 5% or more in the past 3 months or on anti-obesity therapies at any time during the 6 months prior to screening.
Continuous oral pharmacotherapy to treat any clinical condition during the Trial. Following medications are allowed:
metformin, anti-hypertensives (any medication known to cause heart block or bradycardia such as beta-blockers, verapamil and diltiazem are excluded unless used to treat heart rate control or hypertension),
Hormone replacement therapy including thyroid hormone, lipid lowering, proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers for Gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD), analgesics,
sleep medications
antihistamines
selective Alpha receptor blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia Patients must be on a stable dose for at least 3 months Prior to Screening
Any suicidal behavior in the past 2 years, any suicidal ideation of type 4 or 5 in the Columbia-suicide severity rating scale (C-SSRS) in the past 3 months at screening.
Chronic or relevant acute infections.
Women who are pregnant, nursing, or who plan to become pregnant while in the trial.
Further exclusion criteria apply.

Endpoints (12)

What's being measured

Protocol endpoints and posted registry outcome measures, grouped into outcome categories. Composite endpoints show their component event types. Standard codes (LOINC, SNOMED CT) are shown where available.

Coverage by outcome category

Weight & body composition
10
Glycemic / diabetes
2

Weight & body composition

10 endpoints
Secondary/registry result

Key Secondary Endpoint: The Relative Change in Body Weight From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start ).

Body weight, % change

percent change from baseline, improvement

Posted result

GroupValue (mean), percentage of body weight change95% CI
Placebo-1.20
BI 456906 0.3 mg-1.86
BI 456906 0.9 mg-4.43
BI 456906 1.8 mg-6.63
BI 456906 2.7 mg-6.68
BI 456906 1.2 Twice Weekly (2.4) mg-7.16
BI 456906 1.8 Twice Weekly (3.6) mg-8.95
Semaglutide-5.40
p<0.0001MCP-Mod linear model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod exponential model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod Emax 1 model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod Emax 2 model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit
Difference of adjusted means-1.1195% CI-2.900.68p0.2228Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-3.7995% CI-5.56-2.01p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-5.6195% CI-7.41-3.81p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-6.2595% CI-8.12-4.38p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-6.2595% CI-8.02-4.47p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-7.6895% CI-9.52-5.83p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Secondary/registry result

The Absolute Change in Body Weight From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

Body weight, absolute change (kg)

change from baseline, improvement

Posted result

GroupValue (mean), kilogram (kg)95% CI
Placebo-1.28
BI 456906 0.3 mg-1.90
BI 456906 0.9 mg-4.41
BI 456906 1.8 mg-6.31
BI 456906 2.7 mg-6.88
BI 456906 1.2 Twice Weekly (2.4) mg-6.75
BI 456906 1.8 Twice Weekly (3.6) mg-8.88
Semaglutide-5.18
Difference of adjusted means-0.6695% CI-2.341.03p0.4439Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-3.2895% CI-4.95-1.61p0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-4.9395% CI-6.62-3.23p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-5.7695% CI-7.53-4.00p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-5.4495% CI-7.11-3.77p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-7.0595% CI-8.79-5.31p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-3.8595% CI-5.52-2.18p<0.0001Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Secondary/registry result

The Absolute Change in Waist Circumference From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

Waist circumference, change

change from baseline, improvement

Posted result

GroupValue (mean), centimeter95% CI
Placebo-1.95
BI 456906 0.3 mg-2.73
BI 456906 0.9 mg-1.80
BI 456906 1.8 mg-3.63
BI 456906 2.7 mg-7.47
BI 456906 1.2 Twice Weekly (2.4) mg-4.61
BI 456906 1.8 Twice Weekly (3.6) mg-12.89
Semaglutide-3.63
Difference of adjusted means-0.6295% CI-4.823.57p0.7708Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means0.6895% CI-3.444.79p0.7462Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-3.3295% CI-7.620.98p0.1302Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-4.6195% CI-9.03-0.18p0.0414Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-2.5595% CI-6.711.60p0.2273Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-8.4095% CI-12.81-3.98p0.0002Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-2.7295% CI-6.861.42p0.1967Mixed Model Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Secondary/registry result

Percentage of Patients With 5 % or Greater Body Weight Loss From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

≥5% weight-loss responders

threshold achievement, improvement

Posted result

GroupValue (number), percentage of patients95% CI
Placebo6.8
BI 456906 0.3 mg8.0
BI 456906 0.9 mg38.0
BI 456906 1.8 mg42.3
BI 456906 2.7 mg46.0
BI 456906 1.2 Twice Weekly (2.4) mg56.9
BI 456906 1.8 Twice Weekly (3.6) mg57.1
Semaglutide38.0
Odds Ratio (OR)1.2295% CI0.285.20

Method: Logistic regression model for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)7.9295% CI2.4325.74

Method: Logistic regression model for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)17.6895% CI5.2160.03

Method: Logistic regression model for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)25.8795% CI7.3191.55

Method: Logistic regression model for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)21.7595% CI6.5772.04

Method: Logistic regression model for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)35.0095% CI9.84124.47

Method: Logistic regression model for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)8.2295% CI2.5226.79

Method: Logistic regression model for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Secondary/registry result

Percentage of Patients With 10% or Greater Body Weight Loss From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

≥10% weight-loss responders

threshold achievement, improvement

Posted result

GroupValue (number), percentage of patients95% CI
Placebo0.0
BI 456906 0.3 mg2.0
BI 456906 0.9 mg6.0
BI 456906 1.8 mg13.5
BI 456906 2.7 mg16.0
BI 456906 1.2 Twice Weekly (2.4) mg25.5
BI 456906 1.8 Twice Weekly (3.6) mg34.7
Semaglutide16.0
Odds Ratio (OR)3.6795% CI0.1495.73

Method: Logistic regression model using Firth's bias-reducing penalized maximum likelihood estimation for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)7.9795% CI0.39163.56

Method: Logistic regression model using Firth's bias-reducing penalized maximum likelihood estimation for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)25.1795% CI1.35471.09

Method: Logistic regression model using Firth's bias-reducing penalized maximum likelihood estimation for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)33.0195% CI1.78613.51

Method: Logistic regression model using Firth's bias-reducing penalized maximum likelihood estimation for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)42.4495% CI2.37761.44

Method: Logistic regression model using Firth's bias-reducing penalized maximum likelihood estimation for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)84.5395% CI4.71999

Method: Logistic regression model using Firth's bias-reducing penalized maximum likelihood estimation for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Odds Ratio (OR)22.4495% CI1.22413.33

Method: Logistic regression model using Firth's bias-reducing penalized maximum likelihood estimation for body weight loss with treatment as fixed effect.

Secondary/protocol endpoint

Key Secondary Endpoint: The Relative Change in Body Weight From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start ).

Body weight, % change

percent change from baseline, improvement

Secondary/protocol endpoint

The Absolute Change in Body Weight From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

Body weight, absolute change (kg)

change from baseline, improvement

Secondary/protocol endpoint

The Absolute Change in Waist Circumference From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

Waist circumference, change

change from baseline, improvement

Secondary/protocol endpoint

Percentage of Patients With 5 % or Greater Body Weight Loss From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

≥5% weight-loss responders

threshold achievement, improvement

Secondary/protocol endpoint

Percentage of Patients With 10% or Greater Body Weight Loss From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

≥10% weight-loss responders

threshold achievement, improvement

Glycemic / diabetes

2 endpoints
Primary/registry result

Absolute Change in HbA1c From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

HbA1c, change

change from baseline, improvement

LOINC 4548-4

Posted result

GroupValue (mean), percentage (%) of HbA1c95% CI
Placebo-0.23
BI 456906 0.3 mg-0.91
BI 456906 0.9 mg-1.37
BI 456906 1.8 mg-1.79
BI 456906 2.7 mg-1.67
BI 456906 1.2 Twice Weekly (2.4) mg-1.68
BI 456906 1.8 Twice Weekly (3.6) mg-1.79
Semaglutide-1.50
p<0.0001MCP-Mod linear model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod Exponential model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod Emax 1 model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod Emax 2 model fit
p<0.0001MCP-Mod Sigmoid Emax model fit
Difference of adjusted means-0.7695% CI-1.06-0.46p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures
Difference of adjusted means-1.3195% CI-1.60-1.01p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures
Difference of adjusted means-1.5695% CI-1.87-1.26p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures
Difference of adjusted means-1.4195% CI-1.72-1.10p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-1.4995% CI-1.78-1.19p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Difference of adjusted means-1.5395% CI-1.84-1.22p<0.0001Mixed Model for Repeated Measures (MMRM)
Primary/protocol endpoint

Absolute Change in HbA1c From Baseline to 16 Weeks

Time frame:At baseline and at Week 17 (16 weeks after treatment start).

HbA1c, change

change from baseline, improvement

LOINC 4548-4

Publications (1)

Bibliography

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Provenance

Sources

Trial identity, design, statusClinicalTrials.gov API v2
Snapshot dateJuly 1, 2026
Endpoint classificationDelfa endpoint taxonomy v2 (May 13, 2026)
Results tableClinicalTrials.gov results section

Trial facts come from public ClinicalTrials.gov records. Endpoint categories are Delfa's classification of those records, not a ClinicalTrials.gov field. All figures reflect the July 1, 2026 snapshot.