This is a Phase IIb, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AZD5004 in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, compared to placebo and active comparator.

This is a Phase IIb, randomised, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of AZD5004 in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, compared to placebo and active comparator. The study is planned to be conducted in approximately 15 countries, approximately 90 sites will be involved.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults ≥ 18 years of age.

Diagnosed with T2DM for at least 6 months.

HbA1c ≥ 7.0% and ≤ 10.5% managed with diet and exercise alone or with a stable dose of metformin or an SGLT2 inhibitor for at least one month prior to screening.

Body mass index of ≥ 23 kg/m2.

Stable self-reported body weight for 3 months prior to randomization (+/- 5% body weight change).

Exclusion Criteria:

Type 1 diabetes mellitus, secondary forms of diabetes or history of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar coma.

History of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, diabetic maculopathy, or severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy that required immediate treatment.

Have had more than one episode of severe hypoglycemia within 6 months prior to screening, or has a history of hypoglycemia unawareness or poor recognition of hypoglycemic symptoms.

Received medication for weight loss within the last 3 months prior to screening.

Clinically significant inflammatory bowel disease, gastroparesis, severe disease or surgery affecting the upper GI tract.

Previous or planned (within study period) bariatric surgery or fitting of a weight loss device (eg, gastric balloon or duodenal barrier).

History of acute or chronic pancreatitis.

Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal

Vivli.org. All requests will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment:

https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.

"Yes", indicates that AZ are accepting requests for IPD, but this does not mean all requests will be approved.

AstraZeneca will meet or exceed data availability as per the commitments made to the EFPIA/PhRMA Data-Sharing Principles. For details of our timelines, please refer to our disclosure commitment at https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure

When a request has been approved AstraZeneca will provide access to the anonymized individual patient-level data via secure research environment Vivli.org. A Signed Data Usage Agreement (non-negotiable contract for data accessors) must be in place before accessing requested information.

Masking (blinding) applies to patients and investigators involved in AZD5004 and placebo arms, however not in active comparator arm.