New diabetes pill shows promise in early safety trial
NCT ID NCT06869018
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new oral drug called LY3549492 in 92 Japanese volunteers, some with type 2 diabetes and some healthy. The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Participants took multiple doses over several weeks, and researchers monitored side effects and drug levels in the blood.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- LY3549492 (oral drug)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new oral medication to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 trial focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may not work as hoped or could have side effects. Results may not apply to non-Japanese populations.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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92 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Part A: * Participants with T2DM for at least 6 months * With an HbA1c value: * equal to or greater than 7.0% and equal to or less than 10.0% at screening for participants treated with diet and exercise alone, OR * equal to or greater than 6.5% and equal to or less than 9.0% for participants prior to washout of antidiabetic medications * Have had a stable weight for the 3 months prior to screening. Stable weight is defined as less than 5% body weight change Part B: * Have safety laboratory test results within normal reference range for the population or investigative site, or results with acceptable deviations that are judged to be not clinically significant by the investigator. Laboratory tests may be repeated if there is a documented technical error, or once at the discretion of the investigator for any out-of-range results Exclusion Criteria: * Have a known clinically significant gastric emptying abnormality * Have a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormality * Have an abnormal blood pressure or pulse rate * Have a significant history within the past 6 months or current evidence of comorbidities capable of altering the absorption, metabolism, or elimination of drug. Or constituting a risk when taking the study drug * Have a history of chronic medical conditions involving the heart, liver, or kidneys
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Research Hospital Tokyo
Shinjuku-ku, 160-0004, Japan
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Hakata Clinic
Fukuoka, 812-0025, Japan
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Medical Corporation Heishinkai OPHAC Hospital
Osaka, 532-0003, Japan
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P-One Clinic
Hachiōji, 192-0071, Japan
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