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Dapagliflozin is a member of the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor class antidiabetes agents which produces significant and sustained reductions in glycemic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). However, its non-glycemic effects are still largely unknown.

The investigators will evaluate for the first time the effect of dapagliflozin on multiple cardio-metabolic risk markers in one study. So far, no data on the effects of dapagliflozin as well as other SGLT-2 inhibitors on subclinical atherosclerosis, endothelial function, inflammatory markers, cytokines and atherogenic lipoproteins is available.

In addition, the investigators will examine microRNAs (miRNAs) implicated in the development and progression of atherosclerotic disease. Again, no data is currently available on dapaglifozin's as well as other SGLT-2 inhibitors' effects on miRNAs.

The results of this study will show for the first time the potential multiple, non-glycemic effects of dapagliflozin, reducing multiple cardio-metabolic risk markers, which will ultimately lead to decreased CV risk.

In addition, specific mechanisms of the dapagliflozin cardiovascular action will be investigated.

Finally, the results of this study may pave the way for personalized therapy (using the results on miRNAs).


Clinical Trial Description

The investigators will perform an open label, two-arms, prospective intervention study using dapagliflozin+metformin vs. metformin alone for a period of 6 months in patients with T2DM.

The research hypothesis is to assess whether dapagliflozin can improve cardio-metabolic outcome, reducing subclinical atherosclerosis, endothelial dysfunction and different cardio-metabolic markers (including inflammatory markers, cytokines, oxidative stress and atherogenic lipoproteins) in patients with T2DM.

The primary objective is to assess the effects of dapagliflozin on subclinical atherosclerosis, as assessed by carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT).

Primary endpoint: Reduction in cIMT.

The secondary objective is to assess the effects of dapagliflozin on glycemic parameters (fasting plasma glucose (FPG), HbA1c), endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, atherogenic lipoproteins, inflammatory markers, cytokines and microRNAs (miR-130a, miR-27b, miR-29b and miR-210).

Secondary endpoint: Reduction in glycemic parameters, atherogenic lipoproteins, inflammatory markers, oxidative stress and improvements in endothelial function, cytokines and microRNAs (miR-130a, miR-27b, miR-29b and miR-210).

The full data for clinical and biochemical analyses will be collected in the same fashion at baseline and after 6 months of therapy.

Control visits by the telephone calls will be made every 2 months. However, in case of need, unplanned visits will be scheduled. Unscheduled visits will be performed in case of discontinuation, withdrawal, rescue treatment (including adverse event, episodes of hypoglycemia) or at any time during the study in case of patient's need. ;


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NCT number NCT03377335
Study type Interventional
Source University of Palermo
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Status Active, not recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date December 22, 2017
Completion date January 2019

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