Massive diabetes drug study probes cancer link

NCT ID NCT02695121

First seen Apr 19, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study analyzed health records from over 2 million people with type 2 diabetes to see if those taking the drug dapagliflozin had a different risk of developing breast or bladder cancer compared to those on other diabetes medications. Researchers followed participants for up to 12 years. The goal was to gather information about safety, not to treat or cure any disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Research Site

    Wilmington, Delaware, United States

  • Research Site

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

  • Research Site

    Utrecht, Netherlands

  • Research Site

    London, United Kingdom

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