New study aims to get seniors off risky diabetes drugs

NCT ID NCT05933174

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study helps older adults with type 2 diabetes talk to their doctors about switching from sulfonylurea drugs, which can cause dangerous low blood sugar and heart problems, to newer, safer options. About 220 participants will get either a simple question sheet to guide their next doctor visit or a general brochure. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more conversations and safer medication use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

question prompt sheet

What this could lead to

If this works, it could help older adults with type 2 diabetes switch from risky sulfonylurea drugs to safer, more effective medications, reducing harm.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial focused on conversations, not a direct test of a new drug. The intervention may not lead to actual medication changes or improved health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

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    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

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