Type 2 Diabetes MellitusNCT06267391
Safety and Effectiveness of Endoscopic Intestinal Re-Cellularization Therapy in Individuals With Type II Diabetes
A study testing Endogenex Treatment in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Type2diabetes, run by Endogenex, Inc. at 44 sites in 2 countries.
Trial summary
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic intestinal re-cellularization therapy in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) inadequately controlled on non-insulin glucose-lowering medications. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 22 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Type2diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- What is being tested?
- Endogenex Treatment
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 350 participants
- Where
- 44 sitesin 2 countries
- Study dates
- 1 May 2024to 1 Oct 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 22 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 22- 70 years of age, inclusive.
- T2D diagnosis for at least 6 months.
- HbA1C of 7.5-10.5%, inclusive, determined by the central laboratory.
- BMI 27-40 kg/m2, inclusive.
- On 2-4 non-insulin glucose lowering mediations or on monotherapy with either GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medications, with no changes in medication or dosing for at least 12 weeks prior to the baseline visit.
- Individualized metabolic surgery (IMS) score ≤ 95.
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- Weight stability (≤5% weight change) for at least 12 weeks prior to the screening visit.
- Agree not to donate blood during participation in the study.
- Able to comply with study requirements and understand and sign the Informed Consent Form.
- Women of childbearing potential must be not pregnant and using an acceptable method of contraception throughout the study.
- Willing and able to comply with study visits and study tasks as required per protocol.
Who cannot join
- Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
- History of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar nonketotic coma.
- Fasting serum C-peptide <1 ng/mL (333pmol/l).
- Current use of insulin, or previous use of any types of insulin for >1 month at any time (except for treatment of gestational diabetes) in last 2 years.
- Hypoglycemic unawareness.
- History of ≥1 severe hypoglycemia episode in past 6 months
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- Discontinuation of a GLP-1RA or a GLP-1/GIP dual-agonist within 6 months of the screening visit following at least one month of treatment.
- Known autoimmune disease, including but not limited to, celiac disease, or pre-existing symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma or other autoimmune connective tissue disorder, or as evidenced by a positive anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) test.
- Previous GI surgery that has changed GI anatomy or could limit treatment of the duodenum, such as Billroth 2, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, gastric band or other similar procedures or conditions.
- Known history of a structural or functional disorder of the upper GI tract that may impede passage of the device through the upper GI tract or increase risk of tissue damage during an endoscopic procedure, including eosinophilic esophagitis, stricture/stenosis, varices, diverticula, or other disorder of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum.
- History of gastroparesis.
- Acute gastrointestinal illness in the last 7 days.
- Known history of irritable bowel syndrome, radiation enteritis or other inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's disease and Celiac disease.
- History of chronic or acute pancreatitis.
- Active hepatitis or active liver disease, or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) level >3.0 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) for the reference range, as determined by the central laboratory at screening visit. Patients with NAFLD are eligible if their ALT level is ≤3.0 times the ULN.
- Current use of vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, or current use of direct-action oral anticoagulants (DOCAs) that cannot be safely discontinued periprocedurally.
- Current use of P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor) that cannot be discontinued for 7 days before the procedure.
- Unable to discontinue non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from treatment through 4 weeks following the procedure. Alternative use of acetaminophen and low dose aspirin is allowed.
- Use of systemic glucocorticoids (excluding topical or ophthalmic application or inhaled forms) for more than 10 consecutive days within 12 weeks prior to the screening visit.
- Use of medications known to affect GI motility (e.g. metoclopramide/ Reglan)
- Current use of weight loss medications such as Saxenda [liraglutide ], Xenical® [orlistat], Acutrim® [phenylpropanolamine], Sanorex® [mazindol], Adipex® [phentermine], BELVIQ® [lorcaserin], Qsymia® [phentermine/topiramate combination], Contrave® [naltrexone/bupropion], or other weight loss medications including over-the-counter [OTC] medications [for example, Allī®]) or have discontinued weight loss medications within 6 months.
- Participation in any structured weight loss program or endoscopic weight loss intervention within 6 months of the screen visit.
- Persistent anemia, defined as hemoglobin <10 g/dL.
- Known history of hemoglobinopathy, hemolytic anemia or sickle cell anemia, or any other traits of hemoglobin abnormalities known to interfere with the measurement of HbA1c.
- History of blood donation or transfusion within 3 months prior to the Screening Visit.
- Unstable or paroxysmal cardiac arrhythmia.
- Any of the following cardiovascular conditions within 6-months prior to screening visit: acute myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), hospitalization due to congestive heart failure.
- History of valvular heart disease or chronic heart failure (NYHA III or IV).
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) ≤ 45 ml/min/1.73m2 calculated by CKD-EPI Creatinine Equation as determined by the central laboratory.
- Known immunocompromised status, including but not limited to individuals who have undergone organ transplantation, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy within the past 12 months, who have clinically significant leukopenia, who are positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or whose immune status makes the participant a poor candidate for clinical trial participation in the opinion of the investigator.
- History of secondary hypothyroidism or inadequately controlled primary hypothyroidism (TSH value outside the normal range at screening).
- Presence of any implanted electronic devices that cannot be turned off during the procedure
- Presence of duodenal or biliary stents.
- Not a candidate for upper GI endoscopy or general anesthesia.
- Active illicit substance abuse or alcoholism (>2 drinks/day regularly).
- Active malignancy within the last 5 years (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers).
- Women who are breastfeeding.
- Participating in another ongoing clinical trial of an investigational drug or device.
- Binge eating disorder, or any other mental or physical condition which, in the opinion of the study investigator, makes the participant a poor candidate for clinical trial participation.
- Critically ill or has a life expectancy <5 years.
- Are investigator site personnel directly affiliated with this study and/or their immediate family member. Immediate family is defined as a spouse, parent, child, or sibling, whether biological or legally adopted.
Trial locations and contacts
44 sites in 2 countries.
44 sites in 2 countries
United States37 sites
Velocity Clinical Research - Austin
Austin, Texas, 78613
Dell Medical School
Austin, Texas, 78712
IMA Clinical Research - Austin
Austin, Texas, 78745
John Hopkins
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Bellaire, Texas, 77401
University of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, 35205
Central Alabama Research
Birmingham, Alabama, 35209
Cooper Health System
Camden, New Jersey, 08103
Heartland Medical Research, Inc.
Clive, Iowa, 50325
The Ohio State University- Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210
Velocity Clinical Research, Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75230
Southwest Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75235
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Dallas, Texas, 75235
Epic Medical Research
DeSoto, Texas, 75115
NorthShore University Health System
Evanston, Illinois, 60201
Velocity Clinical Research, Gardena
Gardena, California, 90247
Velocity Clinical Research, Hallandale Beach
Hallandale, Florida, 33009
Houston Methodist Research Institute
Houston, Texas, 77030
Juno Research, LLC
Houston, Texas, 77054
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, 32224
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, 90048
UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90065
Universal Axon Clinical Research LLC
Miami, Florida, 33166
University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33166
Quantum Clinical Research
Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian - Digestive Health Institute
Newport Beach, California, 92663
West Orange Endocrinology
Ocoee, Florida, 34761
Advent Health
Orlando, Florida, 32804
Orlando Health
Orlando, Florida, 32806
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905
Texas Diabetes & Endocrinology, P.A.
Round Rock, Texas, 78681
Diabetes & Glandular Disease Clinic, P.A.
San Antonio, Texas, 78229
IMA Clinical Research - San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229
Mt. Olympus Medical Research
Sugar Land, Texas, 77479
Iowa Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center
West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266
Health Synergy Clinical Research
West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407
Australia7 sites
Eastern Health - Box Hill Hospital
Box Hill, Victoria, 3128
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Camperdown, New South Wales, 2006
The BMI Clinic
Double Bay, New South Wales, 2028
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065
Austin Health
Heidelberg, Victoria
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Melbourne, Victoria, 3004
Royal North Shore Hospital
Saint Leonards, New South Wales, 2065
About this study
Official title: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled Study for Assessing the Safety and Effectiveness of Endoscopic Intestinal Re-Cellularization Therapy in Individuals With Type II Diabetes (ReCET Study)
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic intestinal re-cellularization therapy in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) inadequately controlled on non-insulin glucose-lowering medications.
Read the detailed description
This is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, adaptive study enrolling individuals with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on non-insulin glucose-lowering medications. Participants will be randomized to receive the Endogenex therapy or sham procedure consisting of device insertion without treatment. Participants will be followed for 6 months for the primary endpoint and 12 months in total. After 12 months, participants randomized to the sham arm may cross-over to receive the Endogenex procedure.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Type2diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
- Being tested
- Endogenex Treatment, Sham Procedure
- Keywords
- Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Endogenex TreatmentDevice
Also called duodenal mucosal resurfacing
Treatment arm will receive the Endogenex therapy. The procedure utilizes the Endogenex catheter to deliver non-thermal pulsed electric field to the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum) to induce cell regeneration. The catheter is introduced to the duodenum through the mouth using a guide wire and the therapy is applied to treat the duodenum. Participants will be followed for 12 months post procedure.
Sham ProcedureDevice
The Control arm will receive a sham procedure. The sham procedure consists of placing the Endogenex catheter as described above without therapy applied. Participants will be followed for 12 months post procedure. They will be offered the Endogenex therapy after 12 months.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Endogenex Arm | Experimental | Treatment Arm will receive the Endogenex procedure. Receives: Device: Endogenex Treatment |
| Control Arm | Sham comparator | Control Arm will receive a sham procedure. Receives: Device: Sham Procedure |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
HbA1c
Change in HbA1c (%) from baseline to Month 6
Measured: 6 months post-procedure
Secondary outcomes (5)
HbA1c
Change in HbA1c (%) from baseline to Month 12
Measured: 12 months post-procedure
HbA1c ≤7.0% without requiring rescue medication
Proportion of participants with HbA1c ≤7.0% without requiring rescue medication
Measured: 6 months post-procedure
Time-in Range (TIR)
Proportion of participants with TIR ≥70%
Measured: 6 months post-procedure
Total body weight loss (%TBWL)
Percent total body weight loss (%TBWL) from baseline to Month 6
Measured: 6 months post-procedure
Incidence of adverse events
Incidence of adverse events, device- and/or procedure-related adverse events, and serious device- and/or procedure-related adverse events, and adverse events of special interest.
Measured: 6 months post-procedure
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Feb 2024
- Study start1 May 2024
- Primary completion1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Oct 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Type 2 Diabetes MellitusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Model description
- The participants randomized in a 2:1 ratio to the treatment arm or the sham control arm.
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 350 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Endogenex, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Lian Cunningham, MD, PhD, Study director, lcunningham@endogenex.com
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06267391
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 898
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Feb 2024
- Last updated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled Study for Assessing the Safety and Effectiveness of Endoscopic Intestinal Re-Cellularization Therapy in Individuals With Type II Diabetes (ReCET Study)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06267391
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 898
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Type2diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
- Keywords
- Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 350 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Endogenex, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 1 May 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Oct 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endoscopic intestinal re-cellularization therapy in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) inadequately controlled on non-insulin glucose-lowering medications.
Detailed description
This is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, adaptive study enrolling individuals with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled on non-insulin glucose-lowering medications. Participants will be randomized to receive the Endogenex therapy or sham procedure consisting of device insertion without treatment. Participants will be followed for 6 months for the primary endpoint and 12 months in total. After 12 months, participants randomized to the sham arm may cross-over to receive the Endogenex procedure.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The participants randomized in a 2:1 ratio to the treatment arm or the sham control arm.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Endogenex Arm | Experimental | Device: Endogenex TreatmentTreatment Arm will receive the Endogenex procedure. |
| Control Arm | Sham comparator | Device: Sham ProcedureControl Arm will receive a sham procedure. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 22 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (11 listed)
- 22- 70 years of age, inclusive.
- T2D diagnosis for at least 6 months.
- HbA1C of 7.5-10.5%, inclusive, determined by the central laboratory.
- BMI 27-40 kg/m2, inclusive.
- On 2-4 non-insulin glucose lowering mediations or on monotherapy with either GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medications, with no changes in medication or dosing for at least 12 weeks prior to the baseline visit.
Key exclusion criteria (41 listed)
- Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
- History of diabetic ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar nonketotic coma.
- Fasting serum C-peptide <1 ng/mL (333pmol/l).
- Current use of insulin, or previous use of any types of insulin for >1 month at any time (except for treatment of gestational diabetes) in last 2 years.
- Hypoglycemic unawareness.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Endogenex TreatmentAlso: duodenal mucosal resurfacingTreatment arm will receive the Endogenex therapy. The procedure utilizes the Endogenex catheter to deliver non-thermal pulsed electric field to the first portion of the small intestine (duodenum) to induce cell regeneration. The catheter is introduced to the duodenum through the mouth using a guide wire and the therapy is applied to treat the duodenum. Participants will be followed for 12 months post procedure. | Device | Endogenex Arm |
| Sham ProcedureThe Control arm will receive a sham procedure. The sham procedure consists of placing the Endogenex catheter as described above without therapy applied. Participants will be followed for 12 months post procedure. They will be offered the Endogenex therapy after 12 months. | Device | Control Arm |
Primary outcome
HbA1c
Time frame: 6 months post-procedure
Change in HbA1c (%) from baseline to Month 6
5 secondary outcomes
HbA1c
Time frame: 12 months post-procedure
HbA1c ≤7.0% without requiring rescue medication
Time frame: 6 months post-procedure
Time-in Range (TIR)
Time frame: 6 months post-procedure
Total body weight loss (%TBWL)
Time frame: 6 months post-procedure
Incidence of adverse events
Time frame: 6 months post-procedure
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Lian Cunningham, MD, PhD study director
lcunningham@endogenex.com
44 sites in 2 countries: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Endogenex Treatment in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Type2diabetes, run by Endogenex, Inc. at 44 sites in 2 countries.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 11 inclusion and 41 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 44 sites in United States, Australia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
HbA1c (time frame: 6 months post-procedure). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Aug 2026.