Could a diabetes pill lift depression? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07239011
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug normally used for diabetes, can help reduce depression symptoms when added to standard antidepressant treatment. Sixty adults with moderate to severe depression will receive either dapagliflozin plus fluoxetine or fluoxetine alone. The goal is to see if the combination leads to greater improvement in mood and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dapagliflozin
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new, repurposed treatment option for depression, especially for people who don't respond well to current antidepressants.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early, small Phase 1/2 trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Dapagliflozin is not yet proven for depression and may cause side effects like dehydration or urinary infections.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥ 18 years Both male and female will be included Negative pregnancy test and effective contraception. Depressed patients for at least 2 months with Hamilton rating score more than 18. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with bipolar I or bipolar II disorder, personality disorders, and eating disorders. Patients with substance dependence or abuse Patients with history of seizures or receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Patients with inflammatory disorders Patients with allergy or contraindications to the used medications Patients with finally pregnant or lactating females Diabetic patients Sever kidney disorders
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mostafa Bahaa
RECRUITINGDamietta, New Damietta, 34518, Egypt
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