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NCT06729996 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Pioglitazone Versus Empagliflozin for Chronic Pancreatitis/Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Associated Diabetes Mellitus

A Phase 2 study of Diabetes Mellitus and Pancreatitis, Chronic, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
40
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT06729996: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Diabetes Mellitus and Pancreatitis, Chronic, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

NCT06729996 is a Phase 2 study of Diabetes Mellitus and Pancreatitis, Chronic that is actively recruiting participants, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 1,867-participant average among 208 other Diabetes Mellitus trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT06729996, a Phase 2 study of Diabetes Mellitus and Pancreatitis, Chronic, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy of pioglitazone (PIO) versus empagliflozin (EMPA) to improve glycemic control in people with Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) or Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis (RAP) associated with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). To evaluate mixed meal response in PIO versus EMPA group to better understand physiology of both therapies in CP-DM.

Primary Outcome

Hemoglobin is a protein within red blood cells. As glucose enters the bloodstream, it binds to hemoglobin, or glycates. The more glucose that enters the bloodstream, the higher the amount of glycated hemoglobin. An HbA1C level below 5.7 percent is considered normal. Reported as percentage of glycated hemoglobin

Interventions

  • DRUG Pioglitazone (PIO)
  • DRUG Empagliflozin (EMPA)

Study Locations (2)

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic - Rochester

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2025-05-29
Est. Completion 2027-05-31
Phase Phase 2
Mayo Clinic

2,844 total trials

What NCT06729996 shows while recruiting

NCT06729996 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,867-participant average among 208 other Diabetes Mellitus trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 3 conditions, with Diabetes Mellitus appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Pioglitazone (PIO) is the first listed.

NCT06729996 reports a single indexed study location in Minnesota, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06729996 about?

NCT06729996 is a clinical study titled "Pioglitazone Versus Empagliflozin for Chronic Pancreatitis/Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis Associated Diabetes Mellitus". The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy of pioglitazone (PIO) versus empagliflozin (EMPA) to improve glycemic control in people with Chronic Pancreatitis (CP) or Recurrent Acute Pancreatitis (RAP) associated with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). To evaluate mixed meal response in PIO versus EMPA gr...

What is the current status of trial NCT06729996?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-05-29. Estimated completion is 2027-05-31.

What conditions does trial NCT06729996 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Pancreatitis, Chronic, Pancreatitis, Acute.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06729996?

The interventions under investigation include: Pioglitazone (PIO) (DRUG), Empagliflozin (EMPA) (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06729996?

This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06729996 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Minnesota, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT06729996's enrollment target sits among peer trials

40 162nd of 208 higher than 42 of 208 other Diabetes Mellitus trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06729996, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT06729996 (small enrollment · single site footprint · recruiting) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.