Phase 2 Type 2 Diabetes Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least 3 months before the start of the trial, based on recognised international medical guidelines.
- People whose blood sugar control reading (HbA1c — a measure of average blood sugar over roughly 3 months) falls between 7.7% and 11.0% at the screening visit.
- People whose blood test shows a marker of inflammation in the body (called hsCRP) at a level of 1.5 mg/L or higher at the screening visit.
- People whose body weight falls within a specific range for their height — specifically a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 40 at the screening visit.
- People who the trial doctor judges to be in an acceptable overall state of health to safely take part, particularly in relation to heart, kidney, and liver health.
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
- People whose blood sugar control reading (HbA1c) is 7.5% or lower, or 10.5% or higher, when tested at the start of the trial.
- People who have used certain diabetes medications — specifically thiazolidinediones (glitazones), pramlintide, or fast-acting insulin — within the 12 weeks before the screening visit.
- People who took less than 80% of the trial medication as required during the lead-in period before the trial formally begins.
- People who have lost more than 5 kg in weight in the 12 weeks before the screening visit.
- People with high blood pressure readings (systolic at or above 160 mmHg or diastolic at or above 100 mmHg) or a resting heart rate of 100 beats per minute or more at the screening visit.
- People who have previously had a heart attack or any heart surgery.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Marc Y. Donath, Prof., Kantonsspital Baden, Switzerland
Phone: +41 61 265 50 78
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in HbA1c in blood of patients for dapansutrile compared to placebo
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 8 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.