New drug aims to tackle diabetes by targeting stress hormone
NCT ID NCT07296484
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests clofutriben, a drug that lowers cortisol, in 1500 adults with hard-to-control type 2 diabetes and signs of high cortisol. Participants receive either clofutriben or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. The study measures changes in blood sugar and cortisol levels to see if the drug helps.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
clofutriben (a drug that blocks an enzyme involved in cortisol production)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a new treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes who also have high cortisol levels.
What could go wrong
This is a phase 2 trial, so it's still early. The drug may not improve blood sugar control better than placebo, and side effects are possible.
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Accellacare Charleston
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMt. Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, United States
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Admed Research LLC
RECRUITINGMiami, Florida, 33173, United States
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Albany Medical College
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGAlbany, New York, 12203, United States
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Alliance Clinical - Las Vegas
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89108, United States
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Alliance Clinical - Lewisville (Epic Clinical Research)
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLewisville, Texas, 75057, United States
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Alliance Clinical San Diego
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSan Diego, California, 92120, United States
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Amicis Research Center- Nordhoff
RECRUITINGNorthridge, California, 98433, United States
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Arizona Clinical Trials - Broadway
RECRUITINGTucson, Arizona, 85711, United States
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Arizona Clinical Trials - Pecos
RECRUITINGChandler, Arizona, 85225, United States
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Ark Clinical Research - Fountain Valley
RECRUITINGFountain Valley, California, 92708, United States
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Ark Clinical Research - Long Beach
RECRUITINGLong Beach, California, 90815, United States
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Chicago Clinical Research Institute
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60607, United States
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Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic, P.A.
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Elevate Clinical Research
RECRUITINGSeabrook, Texas, 77586, United States
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Elixia SISU BHR - Springfield
RECRUITINGSpringfield, Massachusetts, 011030, United States
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Emory University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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Endocrine Associates of Long Island, P.C.
RECRUITINGSmithtown, New York, 11787, United States
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Endocrinology Associates, Inc
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43201, United States
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IACT Health-Brookstone Centre Pkwy
RECRUITINGColumbus, Georgia, 31904, United States
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Innovative Research Institute
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGPort Charlotte, Florida, 33952, United States
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Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center
RECRUITINGWest Des Moines, Iowa, 50226, United States
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Juno Research, LLC
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77040, United States
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Los Angeles Institute for Metabolic Research
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90015, United States
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Lucas Research Inc
RECRUITINGMorehead City, North Carolina, 28557, United States
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NOLA Care Clinical Research
RECRUITINGMetairie, Louisiana, 70006, United States
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Oakland Medical Research Center
RECRUITINGTroy, Michigan, 48085, United States
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PMG Research of Wilmington, LLC
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGWilmington, North Carolina, 28401, United States
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Palm Research Center, Inc.
RECRUITINGLas Vegas, Nevada, 89148, United States
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Paradigm Clinical Research - Boise, ID
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBoise, Idaho, 83709, United States
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Physicians East
RECRUITINGGreenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States
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Progressive Medical Research
RECRUITINGPort Orange, Florida, 32127, United States
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Radiance Clinical Research
RECRUITINGLampasas, Texas, 76550, United States
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Remington Davis, Inc
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43215, United States
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare
RECRUITINGEdgewood, Kentucky, 41017, United States
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Suburban Research Associates
RECRUITINGWest Chester, Pennsylvania, 19380, United States
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Suncoast Clinical Research, Inc
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNew Port Richey, Florida, 34652, United States
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Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology, P.A. - Round Rock
RECRUITINGRound Rock, Texas, 78681, United States
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Texas Valley Clinical Research - Mission, TX
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMission, Texas, 78572, United States
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Texas Valley Clinical Research - San Antonio TX
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78251, United States
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Texas Valley Clinical Research, LLC
RECRUITINGWeslaco, Texas, 78596, United States
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The Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Care
RECRUITINGFort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312, United States
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Tulane University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Cincinnati, Blue Ash
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45242, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Dallas
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75230, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research - Gardena
RECRUITINGLa Mesa, California, 91942, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Anderson
RECRUITINGAnderson, South Carolina, 29621, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Austin
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78759, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Cincinnati, Mt. Auburn
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45219, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Huntington Park
RECRUITINGHuntington Park, California, 90255, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Lafayette
RECRUITINGLafayette, Louisiana, 70508, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Lincoln
RECRUITINGLincoln, Nebraska, 68510, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90057, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, New Smyrna Beach
RECRUITINGEdgewater, Florida, 32132, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Omaha
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68134, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Rockville
RECRUITINGRockville, Maryland, 20854, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Salt Lake City
RECRUITINGWest Jordan, Utah, 84088, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Sioux City
RECRUITINGSioux City, Iowa, 51106, United States
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Velocity Clinical Research, Suffolk
RECRUITINGSuffolk, Virginia, 23435, United States
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Willamette Valley Clinical Studies
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGEugene, Oregon, 97404, United States
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