Diabetes drug tested to fight antipsychotic weight gain

NCT ID NCT05669742

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests if adding empagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can reduce weight gain and other metabolic problems caused by olanzapine in people with schizophrenia. About 40 adults aged 18-60 who take olanzapine will receive either empagliflozin or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug helps control body weight and blood sugar safely.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta Unuversity

    RECRUITING

    Tanta, 34518, Egypt

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