Clinical Trials

Lixisenatide has been evaluated in numerous Phase 1 through Phase 4 clinical trials, primarily targeting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus alongside Type 1 Diabetes, steroid-induced hyperglycemia, and Parkinson disease. Sponsored by pharmaceutical entities like Sanofi and academic institutions such as the University of Tartu and Toulouse University Hospital, these studies encompass completed, actively recruiting, terminated, and prospective protocols. Collectively, these evaluations assess the metabolic impacts, glycemic control, and safety profile of lixisenatide across diverse patient populations.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07117240 ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Steroid-Induced Diabetes; Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia; Diabetes
Medical University of Warsaw
2025-07-10 PHASE4
NCT07307235 RECRUITING
Type 2 Diabetes
Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
2025-12-13 PHASE4
NCT07173712 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Type 2 Diabetes
Yanbing Li
2026-03-15 PHASE4
NCT06671587 RECRUITING
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)
Sanofi
2024-12-10 PHASE4
NCT06716424 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Sanofi
2025-01-06 PHASE4
NCT05804513 UNKNOWN
Healthy; Type 1 Diabetes
University of Tartu
2023-04-17 PHASE4
NCT05413369 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2022-07-07 PHASE3
NCT05114590 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2022-01-27 PHASE4
NCT03439943 COMPLETED
Parkinson Disease
University Hospital, Toulouse
2018-06-13 PHASE2
NCT03798054 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2019-02-15 PHASE3
NCT03798080 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2019-02-19 PHASE3
NCT03767543 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2019-03-11 PHASE3
NCT03881995 TERMINATED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
University Hospital Tuebingen
2019-03-18 PHASE4
NCT02803918 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2017-05-17 PHASE1
NCT03529123 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2018-06-19 PHASE3
NCT03819790 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology Ltd.
2018-10-02 PHASE4
NCT03434119 TERMINATED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2018-02-20 PHASE3
NCT02752412 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2016-05-17 PHASE3
NCT02231658 TERMINATED
Diabetes Mellitus
Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH
2015-07-16 PHASE1
NCT02787551 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2016-07-06 PHASE3
NCT02749890 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2016-05-09 PHASE3
NCT02752828 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2016-05-23 PHASE3
NCT02941367 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2017-02-23 PHASE4
NCT02767596 TERMINATED
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Laniado Hospital
2016-07-12 PHASE4
NCT02745470 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus
Seoul National University Hospital
2016-02
NCT02640118 COMPLETED
Diabetes After Total Pancreatectomy
University Hospital, Gentofte, Copenhagen
2015-08
NCT02713477 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2016-04 PHASE1
NCT02276196 COMPLETED
Diabetic Kidney Disease; Diabetic Nephropathy; Diabetes Mellitus; Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
2014-09 PHASE4
NCT02308254 UNKNOWN
Diabetes Mellitus; Gastroparesis
Royal Adelaide Hospital
2013-11 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02049034 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
University of Surrey
2014-01 PHASE4
NCT02200991 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2014-08 PHASE4
NCT02274740 TERMINATED
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2015-04 PHASE2
NCT02168491 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Medical University of Vienna
2014-11 PHASE3
NCT02058160 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Sanofi
2014-01 PHASE3
NCT01940965 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2013-09 PHASE3
NCT02058147 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Sanofi
2014-02 PHASE3
NCT01632163 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2012-10 PHASE3
NCT02274740 Terminated
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2015-04 Phase 2
NCT01960179 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2013-11 PHASE3
NCT01147250 COMPLETED
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Sanofi
2010-06 PHASE3
NCT01798706 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Sanofi
2013-06 PHASE3
NCT01768559 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Sanofi
2013-01 PHASE3
NCT01973231 COMPLETED
Diabetes; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Novo Nordisk A/S
2013-10 PHASE4
NCT01910194 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus
Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH
2013-12 PHASE2
NCT02020629 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Lund University
2013-12 PHASE4
NCT01572649 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2012-05 PHASE1
NCT01596504 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2012-05 PHASE2
NCT01517412 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2012-02 PHASE3
NCT01476475 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2011-11 PHASE2
NCT01169779 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2010-07 PHASE3
NCT00975286 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2009-10 PHASE3
NCT00763815 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Sanofi
2008-09 PHASE3
NCT00976937 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2009-08 PHASE3
NCT00712673 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2008-06 PHASE3
NCT00715624 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2008-07 PHASE3
NCT00763451 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2008-09 PHASE3
NCT00713830 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2008-07 PHASE3
NCT00905255 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2009-05 PHASE3
NCT00707031 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2008-06 PHASE3
NCT01175473 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2010-08 PHASE2
NCT01146678 COMPLETED
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Sanofi
2010-06 PHASE1
NCT00866658 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2009-03 PHASE3
NCT00688701 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2008-05 PHASE3
NCT00931372 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sanofi
2009-06 PHASE1
NCT00299871 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Sanofi
2006-02 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-09-19)

Check the Lixisenatide product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Lixisenatide functions as a potent glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that selectively binds to human GLP-1 receptors to activate intracellular cyclic AMP pathways, thereby stimulating glucose-dependent insulin secretion and inhibiting glucagon release. This signal transduction cascade enhances beta-cell responsiveness and delays gastric emptying, providing the physiological foundation for its clinical utility in managing blood glucose control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.