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Efficacy and Safety of Trelagliptin as an Add-on Therapy to Metformin and Empagliflozin in Elderly Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter, Prospective, Real-World Study (CTMEA-RWS Study)

Efficacy and Safety of Trelagliptin as an Add-on Therapy to Metformin and Empagliflozin in Elderly Chinese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter, Prospective, Real-World Study (CTMEA-RWS Study)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600116423
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-09
Start date
2026-01-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Metformin + Empagliflozin:N/A
Metformin + Empagliflozin + Trelagliptin:N/A

Sponsors

Zhengzhou Central Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with a disease duration of >=3 months, aged between 65 and 80 years (inclusive), and with a body mass index (BMI) > 18.5 kg/m^2 and =7.0% and =1000 mg/day) and empagliflozin (either as monotherapy or in combination) for at least 6 weeks. 4. Willing to participate in this clinical study and having provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who are allergic to trelagliptin and/or its inactive ingredients, metformin, empagliflozin, or have a history of severe allergic diseases, or have contraindications to the study medications. 2. Subjects who have used any antidiabetic medications other than empagliflozin and metformin within the past month. 3. Subjects who have experienced acute coronary syndrome, stroke, or transient ischemic attack within the past 3 months. 4. Subjects with active liver disease or liver function impairment [alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) >=3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN)]. 5. Subjects with severe hypertriglyceridemia (triglycerides [TG] >5.6 mmol/L). 6. Subjects with a history of acute pancreatitis. 7. Subjects with clinically significant abnormalities on electrocardiogram (ECG), such as QTc interval prolongation >500 ms. 8. Subjects with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) 180 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) >110 mmHg. 11. Subjects who have experienced diabetic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state or precursor coma within the past 6 months. 12. Subjects with psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairments that may interfere with their ability to comply with the study protocol. 13. Subjects who have participated in another clinical trial within the past 3 months. 14. Subjects with a history of recurrent urinary or genital infections. 15. Subjects whom the investigator deems unsuitable for participation in the study for any other reason.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
HbA1c;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Low-density lipoprotein;Fasting blood glucose;Triglycerides;Glomerular Filtration Rate;HbA1c target achievement rate;Body weight;Total cholesterol;Blood pressure;High-density lipoprotein;2h-PG;Adverse events and adverse reactions;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactKang Zhiqiang

Zhengzhou Central Hospital

13703719229@163.com+86 137 0371 9229

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026