Effects of D-Chiro-Inositol Combined with Metformin on Insulin Resistance in People with Overweig… (NCT06860841) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingPhase 4
Effects of D-Chiro-Inositol Combined with Metformin on Insulin Resistance in People with Overweight or Obesity and T2DM
Italy16 participantsStarted 2025-01-10
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the efficacy of D-Chiro-Inositol (DCI) as an add-on therapy to metformin in improving insulin resistance, measured by the HOMA index, in people with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Secondary outcomes include glycemic variability, indirect calorimetry, respiratory quotient, and other metabolic parameters.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
. Age between 18-75 years.
. BMI ≥25 kg/m².
. HbA1c \< 9%.
. Stable dose of metformin for at least three months prior to enrollment.
Exclusion criteria
. Use of antidiabetic drugs other than metformin within three months prior to enrollment.
. History of ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia within six months prior to enrollment.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in the HOMA index
Timeframe: at the end of treatment phase (two weeks)