About this trial
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dapagliflozin on echocardiographic measures of cardiac structure and function in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Signed informed consent
≥ 18 years of age
Chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined as evidence of decreased eGFR (eGFR ≥20 and <60 mL/minute per 1.73 m2) or between eGFR ≥60 and <90 mL/minute per 1.73 m2 with urinary albumin:creatinine ratio ≥200 mg/g or protein:creatinine ratio ≥300 mg/g
Stable treatment with clinically appropriate doses of ACEi/ARB among CKD patients with proteinuria and uptitrated to maximal recommended or tolerated dose for at least 4 weeks before randomization, if not medically contraindicated
Disqualifiers
Type 1 diabetes
Patients undergoing dialysis
History of organ transplant
Treatment with SGLT2 inhibitor within 8 weeks prior to enrolment
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Dapagliflozin 10 mg
- Placebo
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Tor Biering-Sørensen
Lead sponsor
Herlev and Gentofte Hospital
Sponsor institution