Could a common diabetes drug help manage gestational diabetes?
NCT ID NCT05482789
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This pilot study is testing how exenatide, an FDA-approved drug for type 2 diabetes, works in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Researchers want to see how the body processes the drug and how well it controls blood sugar after a meal. Only 13 women will take part, and the goal is to see if exenatide could be a helpful addition to current treatments like insulin.
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Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Exenatide (a diabetes drug injected under the skin)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for gestational diabetes when standard therapies are not enough.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply widely. Exenatide is not yet proven safe or effective in pregnancy, and side effects like nausea are possible.
Conditions
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