Tiny study probes Glucagon's kidney effects

NCT ID NCT06872060

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will give 10 healthy men glucagon (a blood sugar hormone) and measure kidney blood flow using MRI. Researchers want to see if glucagon changes blood flow in different parts of the kidney and whether blocking certain receptors alters that effect. The goal is to better understand how glucagon affects kidney function, which may be important for people with diabetes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Glucagon

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help explain how glucagon influences kidney blood flow, potentially guiding future treatments for kidney problems in diabetes.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-phase study in only 10 healthy men, so results may not apply to women or people with kidney disease. It is designed to gather knowledge, not to test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

kidney disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.