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GLP-1 Agonist

GLP-1 Agonist Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis-related Diabetes

Phase 2
Recruiting
Led By Michael R Rickels, MD, MS
Research Sponsored by University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 18 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at whether a weekly injection of a medication called dulaglutide can help improve early-phase insulin secretion and glucose tolerance in people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes.

Who is the study for?
Adults aged 18+ with cystic fibrosis, pancreatic insufficiency requiring enzyme replacement, and abnormal glucose tolerance but not full-blown diabetes can join. They must be able to take weekly subcutaneous medication and follow the study's procedures. Women should use effective contraception.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if a weekly shot of Dulaglutide, a GLP-1 agonist, can help improve insulin secretion and glucose tolerance in people with cystic fibrosis who have issues with blood sugar levels.
What are the potential side effects?
Dulaglutide may cause digestive problems like nausea or diarrhea, potential pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas), allergic reactions including anaphylaxis or angioedema (severe swelling), and could affect heart rhythm.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~18 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Early-phase insulin secretion
Secondary study objectives
Early-phase insulin secretion adjusted for glucose excursion
Glucose tolerance

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: DulaglutideExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Mixed Meal Tolerance Test as described in the primary outcome section will be performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of dulaglutide therapy in the intervention period.
Group II: ObservationActive Control1 Intervention
The Mixed Meal Tolerance Test as described in the primary outcome section will be performed at baseline and after 6 weeks of no intervention in the observation period.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
2,081 Previous Clinical Trials
42,724,790 Total Patients Enrolled
27 Trials studying Diabetes
72,389 Patients Enrolled for Diabetes
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaOTHER
731 Previous Clinical Trials
8,473,004 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Diabetes
210 Patients Enrolled for Diabetes
Michael R Rickels, MD, MSPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Pennsylvania

Media Library

Dulaglutide (GLP-1 Agonist) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04731272 — Phase 2
Diabetes Research Study Groups: Observation, Dulaglutide
Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: Dulaglutide Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04731272 — Phase 2
Dulaglutide (GLP-1 Agonist) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04731272 — Phase 2
~9 spots leftby Jun 2026