The Cardiovascular Effect of GLP-1 Agonist, SGLT2 Inhibitor and Their Combination
NCT03878706 · Recruiting
Last updated 2026-05-28This clinical trial compares the effects of a GLP-1 agonist, an SGLT2 inhibitor, and their combination on heart function in adults with type 2 diabetes.
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A. Four groups of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with high or very high cardiovascular risk or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) will be studied before and at 6 and 12 months of treatment: * 60 patients treated with a combination of GLP1 analogue and SGLT2 inhibitor ± metformin * 60 patients treated with GLP-1 agonist as a second step after metformin * 60 patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitor as a second step after metformin * 60 patients treated with a combination of insulin and other antidiabetic agents (metformin - DPP4 inhibitors) Individuals will be equal distributed as far as age, gender and body mass index concerned. In addition, patients suffered from kidney disease and retinopathy are excluded.
| Main thing measured | Comparison of Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS) difference among treatment groups. |
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| Sponsor | University of Athens |
| Conditions studied | Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 |
| GLP-1 drugs | — |
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