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Exploratory Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Focused Ultrasound for Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Exploratory Study on the Efficacy and Safety of Focused Ultrasound for Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600122671
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-16
Start date
2026-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-20

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

Focused Ultrasound Stimulation Group:Enrolled patients will receive focused ultrasound stimulation targeting the hepatic hilar nerve plexus. The treatment will be administered once daily for 15 minute
Sham Stimulation Group:The sham stimulation group will undergo identical procedures at the same anatomical site as the focused ultrasound treatment group, but without the delivery of actual ultrasound

Sponsors

The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
21 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Confirmed diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for >= 1 year, Aged 21 to 75 years, BMI between 18 and 35 kg/m²; 2. HbA1c levels between 7.5% and 9.5%, Treated with metformin monotherapy only for >= 3 months; 3. The perihilar structures can be clearly visualized via ultrasound. 4. Stable clinical condition with normal laboratory findings and ECG results; capable of complying with follow-up and monitoring. 5. Patients voluntarily participate and sign the informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Type 1 diabetes mellitus); 2. Current use of insulin or other injectable therapies; 3. High-risk populations (e.g., those with severe diabetic complications, hepatic or renal dysfunction, or cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases); 4. Diseases of the biliary system; 5. Pregnant or lactating women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fasting Plasma Glucose, FPG;Homeostasis Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance, HOMA-IR;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1,5-Anhydroglucitol;Glycated Albumin;Incidence of Adverse Events;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYun Liu

The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

liuyun@njmu.edu.cn+86 188 0515 2008

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 23, 2026