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Swallowed capsule could unlock the gut mysteries of GLP-1 drugs

NCT ID NCT07784127

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is investigating how GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, commonly used for type 2 diabetes, affect the movement of the entire digestive tract. Researchers will use a special swallowed capsule to measure gut motility in 20 adults before they start the medication and again after three months of use. The goal is to understand the digestive side effects, such as delayed stomach emptying, and how they relate to symptoms. This could help doctors better manage these side effects in the future.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Atmo capsule (a swallowed device that measures gut motility)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors understand and predict digestive side effects of GLP-1 drugs, leading to better management strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The capsule procedure may be uncomfortable, and the findings might not lead to immediate changes in treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (18 years or older) * Initiating GLP-1RA or GLP-1RA/GIP (dual agonist) therapy, or off GLP-1RA or GLP1-RA/GIP therapy for greater than 3 months for the treatment of type 2 diabetes with or without obesity (BMI \> 30 kg/m2) at the time of the baseline visit * Stable glucose control (HbA1c ≤ 9%) within 6 months of the baseline visit * Normal TSH within 6 months of baseline visit Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of opiates, marijuana, anticholinergics, or pro-motility medications. Can be included if there is no utilization for at least 1 month. * Use of antibiotics within the past 2 weeks * History of gastric or bowel surgery * Known or suspected history or active intestinal obstruction or stricture * Pregnancy * Patients for whom English is not their primary language will be excluded. * Cognitively impaired persons or other vulnerable populations who are unable to provide informed consent will be excluded.

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Conditions

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diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Diabetes

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Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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