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Recruiting Phase 2 NCT05726032

NCT05726032 Empagliflozin in Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites

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NCT ID NCT05726032
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Sponsor Yale University
Condition Cirrhosis
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2023-09-11
Primary Completion 2026-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Empagliflozin 10 MGMatching Placebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

In Phase 2, researchers evaluate early signs of effectiveness. You may be randomized to receive the active treatment or a comparator. Monitoring continues closely.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2023-09-11 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-01.

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Brief Summary

A proof-of-concept placebo-controlled trial to explore the acute and 14-day effects of empagliflozin on natriuresis and total body water in patients with cirrhosis and ascites. We will additionally investigate its effect on neurohumoral activation, and renal hemodynamics.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with cirrhosis and ascites on a stable dose of diuretics (spironolactone +/- loop-diuretics based on AASLD guidelines)10 and who do not require large volume paracenteses 2. eGFR \>= 30mL/min/1.73 m2 3. \>=18 years old Exclusion Criteria: 1. Hospitalization due to a complication of cirrhosis in the previous 8 weeks (e.g. variceal hemorrhage, encephalopathy, acute kidney injury, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis) 2. Direct bilirubin \>=3 mg/dL 3. Systolic blood pressure \< 100 mmHg 4. Active malignancy including hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing treatment 5. History of bladder dysfunction, incontinence, pyelonephritis, urosepsis, or frequent urinary tract infections 6. Use of SGLT-2 inhibitors in the last 10 days, or previous use with intolerance 7. Type 1 diabetes 8. History of frequent hypoglycemic episodes 9. Use of a non-loop diuretic aside from aldosterone antagonists or amiloride as they are not standard of care in patients with cirrhosis and could potentially increase the risk of hypovolemia when combined with the standard treatment for ascites along with SGLT2 inhibitor. 10. Hepatic hydrothorax requiring thoracentesis in the prior 8 weeks 11. Hepatic encephalopathy grade II or greater at the time of enrollment 12. Patients who have had TIPS placed 13. Previous liver transplant 14. Participation in another trial with an investigational drug within the 30 days prior to informed consent 15. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 16. Inability to give written informed consent or follow study protocol (e.g. clinically-significant psychiatric, addictive, or neurological disease) 17. Change in diuretic dose in the prior 2 weeks 18. Patients with hospitalization for alcoholic hepatitis in the past 6 months 19. Significant worsening of creatinine (more than 50% increase) in the past 4 weeks 20. MELD-Na \> or equal to 20 21. Hemoglobin \<8

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Veena Rao, PHD

✉ veena.s.rao@yale.edu

📞 2037373571

Principal Investigator

Jeffrey Testani, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Yale University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05726032 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Cirrhosis. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT05726032 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether the treatment shows signs of effectiveness while continuing to monitor safety. More participants are enrolled than in Phase 1 to help refine the treatment protocol.

Is NCT05726032 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05726032 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at veena.s.rao@yale.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05726032 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New Haven, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05726032 clinical trial?

NCT05726032 is sponsored by Yale University. The principal investigator is Jeffrey Testani, MD at Yale University. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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