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UBT251 group

Phase 3

Type 2 Diabetes | Small molecule | Metabolic |United Therapeutics Corporation|Last Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Target and mechanism

ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as UBT251

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLED
Total Trials2
Total Enrollment1,316

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

Clinical trial landscape

UBT251 group · 2 trials · 1 indication

Phase 3 2
NCT07659574Phase III Study of UBT251 Injection in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Inadequate Glycemic Control on Diet and Exercise Alone(UNIGUIDE-1)Type 2 Diabetes
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NCT07653477Phase III Study of UBT251 Injection in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin ± Sulfonylurea/SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy (UNIGUIDE-2)Type 2 Diabetes
NOT YET_RECRUITING956 Analytics
PHASE3NOT YET_RECRUITING
Phase III Study of UBT251 Injection in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Inadequate Glycemic Control on Diet and Exercise Alone(UNIGUIDE-1)
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PHASE3NOT YET_RECRUITING
Phase III Study of UBT251 Injection in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin ± Sulfonylurea/SGLT2 Inhibitor Therapy (UNIGUIDE-2)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

HbA1c
Week 36

Change in HbA1c from Baseline

Secondary Endpoints

Proportion of participants with HbA1c <7.0%,HbA1c ≤6.5% and <5.7
Week 36
Body weight
Week 36
Proportion of participants with body weight reduction ≥5%
Week 36
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingTRIPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
UBT251 Injection 2.0 mgEXPERIMENTALEach subject will receive UBT251 Injection s.c. once weekly for 36 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 36 weeks.
UBT251 Injection 4.0 mgEXPERIMENTALEach subject will receive UBT251 Injection, s.c. once weekly for 36 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 36 weeks.
UBT251 Injection 6.0 mgEXPERIMENTALEach subject will receive UBT251 Injection s.c. once weekly for 36 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 36 weeks.
UBT251 Injection Placebo 2.0 mgPLACEBO_COMPARATOREach subject will receive UBT251 Injection Placebo, s.c. once weekly for 36 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 36 weeks.
UBT251 Injection Placebo 4.0 mgPLACEBO_COMPARATOREach subject will receive UBT251 Injection Placebo, s.c. once weekly for 36 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 36 weeks.
UBT251 Injection Placebo 6.0 mgPLACEBO_COMPARATOREach subject will receive UBT251 Injection Placebo, s.c. once weekly for 36 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 36 weeks.
UBT251 Injection 2.0mg groupEXPERIMENTALEach participants will receive UBT251 Injection s.c. once weekly for 52 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 52 weeks.
UBT251 Injection 4.0mg groupEXPERIMENTALEach participants will receive UBT251 Injection s.c. once weekly for 52 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 52 weeks.
UBT251 Injection 6.0mg groupEXPERIMENTALEach participants will receive UBT251 Injection s.c. once weekly for 52 weeks. Each dose group will be titrated starting from the initial dose, administered once weekly, and escalated to the next dose after 4 weeks until the target maintenance dose is reached, with a total treatment duration of 52 weeks.
Semaglutide Injection 1mg groupACTIVE_COMPARATORS.C. once weekly

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
UBT251 Injection 2.0 mgDRUGUBT251 Injection subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection 4.0 mgDRUGUBT251 Injection subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection 6.0 mgDRUGUBT251 Injection subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection Placebo 2.0 mgDRUGUBT251 Injection placebo subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection Placebo 4.0 mgDRUGUBT251 Injection placebo subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection Placebo 6.0 mgDRUGUBT251 Injection placebo subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection 2.0 mg groupDRUGUBT251 Injection subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection 4.0 mg groupDRUGUBT251 Injection subcutaneously once weekly
UBT251 Injection 6.0 mg groupDRUGUBT251 Injection subcutaneously once weekly
Semaglutide InjectionDRUGSemaglutide Injection subcutaneously once weekly
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18-75 years (inclusive) at the time of signing the informed consent form (ICF), regardless of gender; 2. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for at least 3 months in accordance with the 2019 World Health Organization (WHO) criteria; 3. Managed solely through d...

Countries:China
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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

LOWJun 22, 2026NCT07659574NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWJun 22, 2026NCT07659574NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWJun 18, 2026NCT07653477NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWJun 18, 2026NCT07653477NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWJun 18, 2026NCT07653477NEW_TRIAL: changed
LOWJun 18, 2026NCT07653477NEW_TRIAL: changed

Frequently asked questions about UBT251 group

What is UBT251 used for?

UBT251 is an investigational small molecule being developed for metabolic conditions, including Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity & Overweight, and Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH). It is currently in clinical development and has not been approved by regulatory authorities.

Who makes UBT251?

UBT251 is being developed by United Therapeutics Corporation, a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol UTHR. The company is conducting clinical trials for this investigational metabolic drug candidate.

What phase is UBT251 in?

UBT251 is in Phase 2 clinical development for Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), with a recruiting Phase 2 trial. Additionally, Phase 3 trials have been registered for obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, though these have not yet started recruiting.

What clinical trials is UBT251 in?

UBT251 has four registered trials. NCT07145151 is a Phase 2 study in MASH. NCT07648225 is a Phase 3 obesity trial. NCT07653477 and NCT07659574 are Phase 3 studies in Type 2 Diabetes, with the latter two not yet recruiting.

Is UBT251 the same as UBT251 Injection 4.0 mg?

Yes, UBT251 is also known as UBT251 Injection 4.0 mg, UBT251 Injection 2.0 mg, and UBT251 Injection 2.0 mg group. These names refer to the same investigational drug product in different dosage forms or study groups.