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Could an allergy drug shield diabetics from organ damage?

NCT ID NCT07685886

Disease control Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether montelukast, a common allergy medication, can reduce damage to the kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels in adults with type 2 diabetes and early kidney disease. The drug works by blocking inflammatory chemicals called leukotrienes, which are linked to diabetes complications. Participants take either montelukast or a placebo daily for 12 months while researchers measure changes in kidney function, blood vessel health, and eye health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
montelukast
What this could lead to
If it works, montelukast could become a new, affordable way to slow or prevent kidney, eye, and blood vessel damage in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial, so results may not apply to everyone. Montelukast is generally safe but may cause side effects like headache or digestive issues.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 110 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2031

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diabetes type 2 * Urine albumin to creatinine ratio 30-5000 mg/g * CKD stage 2-3 (eGFR 30-89 ml/min/1.73m2) * Blood pressure \< 140/90 mmHg prior to randomization * BMI \< or = to 40 kg/m2 * Use of ACEi or ARB with stable dose for 4 weeks * if on SGLT2i or GLP-1RA, stable dose for 3 months prior to baseline * Able to provide consent Exclusion Criteria: * Type 1 diabetes * Uncontrolled hypertension * Hemoglobin A1C \>10% * Pregnancy or planning to become pregnant or currently breastfeeding * Allergy to aspirin * History of major psychiatric disorder * Use of inhaled or systemic corticosteroids or long-acting beta agonists * Proliferative retinopathy requiring current treatment

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus diabetic kidney disease impaired renal function disease kidney disorder retinal disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus vascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes Kidney disease Retinopathy Vascular disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Denver

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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