A Trial to Evaluate Safety, Feasibility and Efficacy of the ReCET Procedure (EMINENT-2)

Last updated: January 14, 2026
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Treatment

Sham procedure

Semaglutide, 1.0 mg/mL

ReCET

Clinical Study ID

NCT05984238
NL83266.000.22
  • Ages 28-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility and efficacy of pulsed electric field induced duodenal mucosal regeneration (ReCET system by the Endogenex with the Gen-2 catheter) combined with a GLP-1 receptor agonist (Semaglutide, Ozempic) in subjects with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus

  2. 28 - 75 years of age

  3. On daily long acting insulin dose ≤ 1 U/kg, with a stable dose (within 10%) over 1month

  4. BMI ≥ 24 and ≤ 42 kg/m2

  5. HbA1c ≤ 64 mmol/mol (8.0%)

  6. Fasting C-peptide ≥ 0.2 nmol/L (0.6 ng/ml)

  7. Willing to comply with study requirements and able to understand and comply withsigned informed consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes or with a history of ketoacidosis

  2. Current use of multiple daily doses insulin or insulin pump.

  3. Current or within the last 3 months use of a GLP-1 analogue.

  4. Known autoimmune disease, as evidenced by a positive Anti-GAD test, including Celiacdisease, or pre-existing symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma orother autoimmune connective tissue disorder

  5. Previous GI surgery that could affect the ability to treat the duodenum such assubjects who have had a Bilroth 2, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, or other similarprocedures or conditions

  6. History of chronic or acute pancreatitis

  7. Known active hepatitis or active liver disease

  8. Symptomatic gallstones or kidney stones, acute cholecystitis or history of duodenalinflammatory diseases including Crohn's Disease and Celiac Disease

  9. History of coagulopathy, upper gastro-intestinal bleeding conditions such as ulcers,gastric varices, strictures, congenital or acquired intestinal telangiectasia

  10. Use of anticoagulation therapy (such as phenprocoumon and acenocoumarol) whichcannot be discontinued for 3-5 days before and 48 hours after the procedure andnovel oral anticoagulants (such as rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban and dabigatran)which cannot be discontinued for 48 hours before and 48 hours after the procedure inaccordance with the local protocol

  11. Use of P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel, pasugrel, ticagrelor) which cannot bediscontinued for 5 days before and 48 hours after the procedure in accordance withthe local protocol. Use of aspirin is allowed.

  12. Unable to discontinue NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) duringtreatment through 4 weeks post procedure phase

  13. Taking corticosteroids or drugs known to affect GI motility (e.g. Metoclopramide)

  14. Receiving weight loss medications such as Meridia, Xenical, or over the counterweight loss medications

  15. Anemia, defined as Hgb < 6.2 mmol/l

  16. Known history of severe permanent cardiac arrhythmia's with clinical symptoms

  17. Significant cardiovascular disease, including known history of valvular disease ormyocardial infarction, heart failure, transient ischemic attack, or stroke within 6months prior to the screening visit

  18. With any implanted electronic devices or duodenal metallic implants

  19. eGFR or MDRD < 30 ml/min/1.73m^2

  20. Active systemic infection

  21. Active malignancy within the last 5 years

  22. Not potential candidates for surgery or general anesthesia

  23. Active illicit substance abuse or alcoholism

  24. Pregnancy or wish getting pregnant in next year

  25. Participating in another ongoing clinical trial of an investigational drug or devicethat can interfere with the current study.

  26. Any other mental or physical condition which, in the opinion of the Investigator,makes the subject a poor candidate for clinical trial participation

Study Design

Total Participants: 32
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Sham procedure
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 03, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
July 31, 2026

Study Description

The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety, feasibility and efficacy of pulsed electric field induced duodenal mucosal regeneration (ReCET system by the Endogenex with the Gen-2 catheter) combined with a GLP-1 receptor agonist (Semaglutide, Ozempic) in subjects with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus and an adequate beta cell reserve in a randomized sham-controlled study. The aimed effect is an adequate or improved glucose regulation without the need for insulin therapy. Secondary effects include improved cardiovascular, hepatic, and metabolic parameters.

Connect with a study center

  • Amsterdam UMC

    Amsterdam 2759794, North Holland 2749879 1105 AZ
    Netherlands

    Site Not Available

  • Amsterdam UMC

    Amsterdam, North-Holland 1105 AZ
    Netherlands

    Site Not Available

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