Can a nasal spray stop low blood sugar danger?

NCT ID NCT03608163

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study aimed to find a way to prevent hypoglycemia unawareness—a dangerous condition where people with diabetes can't feel low blood sugar. Researchers tested two drugs, naloxone (as a nasal spray) and diazoxide (a pill), in healthy volunteers to see if they could improve the body's response to low blood sugar. The study was terminated early with only 4 participants enrolled, so results are limited.

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Locations

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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