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New combo pill could tame stubborn diabetes

NCT ID NCT06571591

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Stopped early
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Cancelled
Cancelled before anyone took part.

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Not a trial. The treatment could once be requested outside a study, but no longer can.
Approved
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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding pioglitazone to the standard two-drug therapy (metformin and empagliflozin) helps people with type 2 diabetes who still have high blood sugar. Over 600 adults took part in this Phase 3 trial. The main goal was to see if the extra drug lowers HbA1c (a measure of blood sugar control) more than a placebo.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
pioglitazone
What this could lead to
If successful, adding pioglitazone could help people with type 2 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control when two other drugs are not enough.
What could go wrong
This is a completed Phase 3 trial, but results are not yet published. Pioglitazone has known risks like weight gain and fluid retention, and may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

606 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

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

19 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

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: * Adults at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF) * Signed the written ICF voluntarily after being fully informed of the objectives, methods, and effects of the study * Diagnosed with T2DM Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with other types of diabetes than T2DM * History of hypersensitivity reaction to the components or drugs of the same class as the IP or the background therapy * Uncontrolled severe complications of diabetes

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Celltrion

    Incheon, South Korea

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