Could a cheap Fat-Lowering drug shield kidneys in type 1 diabetes?
NCT ID NCT04929379
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether fenofibrate, a generic drug used to lower blood fats, can prevent kidney function loss in people with type 1 diabetes who are at high risk of kidney failure. Forty participants will receive either fenofibrate or a placebo for 18 months, and their kidney function will be measured. The goal is to gather data for a larger trial.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brehm Center for Diabetes Research / University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States
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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Lahey Hospital and Medical center
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805, United States
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SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States
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