New diabetes pill enters first human safety tests
NCT ID NCT05579314
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called XW014 in healthy volunteers and people with type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handles the drug. 127 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo in single or multiple doses. This is a first-in-human study, so it's too early to know if the drug works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- XW014 (oral tablet or capsule)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new oral medication for type 2 diabetes that helps control blood sugar.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may not work or could have side effects. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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ICON - Early Development Services
Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
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ICON - Early Development Services
San Antonio, Texas, 78209, United States
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ICON - Early Development Services
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124, United States
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