Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 and up

Elecoglipron plus background insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes

Official title: A Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel-group Phase III Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Elecoglipron Compared With Placebo in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Background Insulin (Eluminate-3)

Run by AstraZeneca · NCT07664553 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether adding Elecoglipron to existing insulin therapy helps adults with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar better than a placebo.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorAstraZeneca
Industry-sponsored
Locations132 sites (Little Rock, Arkansas and 131 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 8, 2026
Main results expectedMay 23, 2028
Study endsMay 23, 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 4, 2026
Trial IDNCT07664553 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults with type 2 diabetes on background insulin and other glucose-lowering medications, HbA1c 7%–10.5%, BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2, and stable weight for 90 days.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with type 1 diabetes, certain acute or chronic GI or pancreatic conditions, or recent severe hypoglycemia may not benefit from this treatment.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This Phase 3 trial compares Elecoglipron to placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes who are already on background insulin and other glucose-lowering medications. Eligible participants have an HbA1c between 7% and 10.5% and BMI of at least 23 kg/m2, with stable weight and treatment. The study assesses efficacy, safety, and tolerability over a defined treatment period. Key exclusions include type 1 diabetes, history of certain diabetes complications, and significant GI or pancreatic conditions. The trial is led by AstraZeneca with sites in Little Rock, Sacramento, and Aurora.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, Elecoglipron could improve blood sugar control for people with type 2 diabetes already using insulin.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies with similar glucose-lowering approaches have shown potential improvements in glycemic control, though results vary by population and regimen.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with T2DM for at least 90 days prior to screening
* Stable treatment with background insulin and other background glucose-lowering medication(s)
* HbA1c value of ≥ 7% to ≤ 10.5%
* Body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 23 kg/m2 at screening
* Stable body weight (self-reported or documented) for 90 days prior to screening

Exclusion Criteria:

* T1DM, secondary forms of diabetes (including congenital forms), or history of ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar coma
* Currently receiving or anticipated to receive, therapeutic intervention for diabetic retinopathy and/or macular edema
* Have had more than one episode of severe hypoglycemia within 180 days prior to screening or has a history of hypoglycemia unawareness or poor recognition of hypoglycemic symptoms
* Clinically significant condition affecting the upper GI tract or chronic use of any medication that affects gastric motility or gastric emptying
* History of acute or chronic pancreatitis.
* Severe congestive heart failure (NYHA IV)
* History/family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2

Where it's running

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    Ocoee, Florida, United States
    Recruiting
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    East Toowoomba, Australia
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    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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    Miyazaki, Japan
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    Naka, Japan
    Recruiting
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    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
    Not yet recruiting
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    Sacramento, California, United States
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    Aurora, Colorado, United States
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    DeLand, Florida, United States
    Suspended
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    Doral, Florida, United States
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    Decatur, Georgia, United States
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    Potomac, Maryland, United States
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    Brooklyn, New York, United States
    Suspended
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    Cary, North Carolina, United States
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    Morehead City, North Carolina, United States
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    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
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    Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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    Houston, Texas, United States
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    Round Rock, Texas, United States
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    San Antonio, Texas, United States
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    Renton, Washington, United States
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    Campbelltown, Australia
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    Heidelberg Heights, Australia
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    Parkville, Australia
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    St Leonards, Australia
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    Dupnitsa, Bulgaria
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    Kozloduy, Bulgaria
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    Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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    Sofia, Bulgaria
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    Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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    Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
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    Yambol, Bulgaria
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    Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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    Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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    North York, Ontario, Canada
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    Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
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    Scarborough Village, Ontario, Canada
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    Saint-Charles-Borromée, Quebec, Canada
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    Changsha, China
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    Changsha, China
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    Hefei, China
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    Hefei, China
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    Huai'an, China
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    Langfang, China
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    Liangyugang, China
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    Luoyang, China
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    Nanjing, China
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    Nanyang, China
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    Pinggu, China
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+82 more sites. See ClinicalTrials.gov for the full list.

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How to take part

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