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GLP1 Analogues and the Risk of Osteoarthritis

NCT07360457 — Not yet recruiting, 390 participants, Beni-Suef University

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Association of GLP1 Analogues and SGLT2 Inhibitors With the Risk of Osteoarthritis in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

RegistryNCT07360457
StatusNot yet recruiting
Study typeObservational
Enrollment390 (Estimated)
SponsorBeni-Suef University (Other)
ConditionsOsteoarthritis
InterventionsGLP-1 analog, SGLT2 inhibitor, Antidiabetic (Drug)
Datesstart 2026-02-01 (estimated), primary completion 2026-12-01 (estimated), completion 2027-03-01 (estimated), first posted 2026-01-22, last updated 2026-01-22

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-Summary

Assessing the effects of GLP1 RA Vs SGLT2 Inhibitors vs. Standard of care in joint pain, physical function, stiffness, and improving Quality of Life for patients with type 2 diabetes.

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+Detailed description

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a multifactorial joint disease related to multiple inflammatory pathways which are triggered by mechanical and cellular stress, leading to increased production of pro-inflammatory mediators, reactive oxygen species, advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These mediators promote the release of proteolytic enzymes, which degrade the cartilage matrix. A recent study emphasized on the relation between metabolic syndrome and OA, considering metabolic dysregulation as a major factor in OA progression.

GLP-1 receptor agonists lower blood sugar by boosting glucose-dependent insulin release, reducing glucagon secretion, and slowing stomach emptying. GLP-1RA is present in both healthy and osteoarthritic cartilage, indicating a direct effect on chondrocytes. so it can decrease the accumulation of AGEs, which is the main cause of OA. It also reduces appetite, leading to weight loss which decreases the mechanical stress on joints. GLP downregulates proinflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-a). also inhibits NF-κB pathway. which has a role in promoting osteoclast formation, so GLP plays a protective role in OA.

+Arms and interventions

ArmTypeInterventionsDescription
SGLT2 GroupDrug: SGLT2 inhibitorT2DM patients receiving SGLT2 inhibitors for at least 1 year added to their standard of care
GLP1 GroupDrug: GLP-1 analogT2DM patients receiving GLP1 analogues for at least 1 year added to their standard of care
Control groupDrug: AntidiabeticT2DM patients receiving only standard of care
  • GLP-1 analog (Drug), also known as GLP1 receptor agonist: glucagon like peptide analogues
  • SGLT2 inhibitor (Drug), also known as gliflozin: sodium glucose transporter-2 inhibitors
  • Antidiabetic (Drug), also known as Control: Standard of care

+Outcome measures

Primary outcomes

  • WOMAC score [at Day 1]: A validated, self-administered questionnaire used to assess pain, stiffness, and physical function

Secondary outcomes

  • VAS pain score [at Day 1]: numerical measure to assess pain

+Eligibility

Sex: All, ages: 50 Years to any

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged above 50 years old with a previous diagnosis of T2DM according to ADA 2025, who have been on either SGLT2 inhibitors or GLP-1 analogs for at least one year.

Exclusion Criteria:

* individuals with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
* non-diabetic individuals
* those taking prandial insulin
* patients with arthritis without osteoarthritis,
* those taking other medications contraindicated with study medications,
* pregnant or breastfeeding females
* those allergic to active ingredients,
* those using corticosteroids, Autoimmune disease patients or patients receiving immunotherapies, monoclonal antibody targeting TNF-α or IL-6.

+Investigators

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