Can a diabetes drug stop prediabetes in its tracks?

NCT ID NCT05426525

First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can improve blood sugar control in adults with prediabetes who are overweight or obese. Sixty participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 13 weeks. Researchers will measure how the body handles sugar and burns fat to see if the drug can prevent progression to diabetes.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon State University

    Corvallis, Oregon, 97331, United States

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