Can a diabetes drug stop prediabetes in its tracks?

NCT ID NCT05426525

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can improve blood sugar control in 60 overweight or obese adults with prediabetes. Participants take the drug or a placebo for 13 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug helps the body use sugar better and lowers the risk of developing diabetes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon State University

    Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States

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