Adding empagliflozin to alogliptin and metformin for type 2 diabetes

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Clinical Trial and Open-Label Extension Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Add-On Therapy With Empagliflozin for Patients With Inadequately Controlled Type 2 DiabetesMellitus in the Combination Treatment With Metformin and Alogliptin

PHASE3 · Celltrion · NCT07093476

This study tests whether adding empagliflozin to adults already taking alogliptin and metformin improves blood sugar control and is safe for people with type 2 diabetes who still have high blood sugar.

Quick facts

PhasePHASE3
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment171 (estimated)
Ages19 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorCelltrion (industry)
Locations1 site (Seoul)
Trial IDNCT07093476 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a Phase 3 interventional trial testing empagliflozin as an add-on to background therapy with alogliptin and metformin in adults with type 2 diabetes who have inadequate glycemic control. Participants who meet eligibility will continue their alogliptin and metformin and receive empagliflozin as the investigational add-on therapy. The study will monitor changes in glycemic measures (such as HbA1c) and record adverse events to characterize safety. Outcomes will compare blood sugar control and tolerability while on the triple regimen.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults with type 2 diabetes who are already taking metformin and alogliptin but still have insufficient glycemic control and can give informed consent are the intended participants.

Not a fit: People with non–type 2 diabetes, a history of hypersensitivity to the study drugs or drug classes, or uncontrolled severe diabetes complications are unlikely to benefit from this trial.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, adding empagliflozin could lower blood sugar for patients not controlled on alogliptin plus metformin and may reduce diabetes-related risks.

How similar studies have performed: Prior large trials of empagliflozin and other SGLT2 inhibitors have shown improved glycemic control and cardiorenal benefits in many patients, supporting this add-on approach.

Eligibility criteria

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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

Where this trial is running

Seoul

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: T2DM, Diabete Type 2, DM

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.