One pill to rule them all? triple diabetes combo under study
NCT ID NCT06862739
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a single pill containing three diabetes drugs (empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin) in 800 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the triple combination improves blood sugar control, weight, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction compared to current options. Participants must have an HbA1c of 8% or higher and already be on at least two diabetes medications.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin combined in one pill
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this single-pill combination could simplify diabetes management, improve blood sugar control, and boost patient satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase 4 study, so the drugs are already approved, but the triple combination may not work better than existing options and could increase side effects like hypoglycemia.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Aap ka Clinic
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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Faisalabad clinics
RECRUITINGFaisalabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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