New diabetes meds may shield eyes from vision loss
NCT ID NCT07351786
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether newer diabetes drugs (SGLT2 inhibitors and DPP-4 inhibitors) can delay or prevent diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that can lead to vision loss. Researchers will compare these newer drugs to older treatments in 70 people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if early use of these drugs can reduce the burden of eye disease and improve quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 70 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Aug 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients are recruited from Ophthalmology and Diabetes clinics from Alexandria University Main Hospitals.
- Ages
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25 years and older
- 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: * Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for \>5 years * Using Diabetes medications (metformin, sulfonylureas, SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP-4 inhibitors) for a period of 2-3 years Exclusion Criteria: * Gestational Diabetes * Type 1 Diabetes * Severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) at baseline * Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) at baseline * Pregnant and breastfeeding women
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alexandria University Main Hospitals - Diabetes clinics/ Ophthalmology clinics
RECRUITINGAlexandria, Egypt
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