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Impact of Empaglifozine on Cardiac Ectopic Fat (EMPACEF)

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03118336
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : April 18, 2017
Last Update Posted : February 17, 2020
Sponsor:
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Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
There is substantial evidence supporting the fact that ectopic fat accumulation is an important contributor to type 2 diabetes complications and cardiovascular risk [1]. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), located between the myocardium and the visceral layer of the pericardium has been associated with atrial fibrillation and with coronary artery disease [2, 3] and its abundance predicts the number of cardiac events within 8 years [4]. In addition, myocardial steatosis has been shown to be an independent predictor of diastolic dysfunction [5] [6]. Furthermore, in type 2 diabetic patients, bariatric surgery can reduce cardiac ectopic fat accumulation and improve cardiac function [7] [8]. When added to standard care, 10 or 25 mg/d of empagliflozin, an inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (iSGLT2), significantly reduces the risk of death, cardiovascular death, and hospitalisation for heart failure among individuals with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease when compared to placebo [9]. The mechanisms of empagliflozin-improved cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetic patients at high risk of cardiovascular events are not known. We hypotheses that empaglifozin could modulate cardiac ectopic fat and cardiac metabolism in obese type 2 diabetic patients.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Type 2 Diabetes Drug: Empagliflozin 10Mg Tab Phase 3

Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 56 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Impact of Empaglifozine on Cardiac Ectopic Fat
Actual Study Start Date : June 16, 2017
Actual Primary Completion Date : February 7, 2019
Actual Study Completion Date : February 7, 2020

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Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Placebo Comparator: placebo group Drug: Empagliflozin 10Mg Tab
1 tablet of 10 milligrams per bone 1 time a day during 12 weeks
Experimental: empaglifozine group Drug: Empagliflozin 10Mg Tab
1 tablet of 10 milligrams per bone 1 time a day during 12 weeks


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. cardiac morphology [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]
    magnetic resonance imaging

  2. epicardial adipose tissue volume [ Time Frame: 12weeks ]
    magnetic resonance imaging


Secondary Outcome Measures :
  1. myocardial triglyceride [ Time Frame: 12weeks ]
    proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy

  2. hepatic triglyceride content [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]
    proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy

  3. myocardial PCr/ATP ratio [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]

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Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18 years,
  • Type 2 diabetes based on the disease diagnostic criteria as described by the WHO,
  • HbA1c > 7% and < 10 %
  • Stable glucose-lowering therapy for at least 3 weeks before randomization
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate > 60/ml (MDRD)
  • Signed informed consent form obtained prior to any study procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Evolutive or planned pregnancy during the six months
  • Lactation
  • Recent weight loss (>5% of body weight within one month),
  • Treatment modifying adipose distribution such as corticoids
  • Acute coronary syndrome or instable angina during the last 2 months,
  • MRI contraindication (metal cardiac valve, pace maker, metal foreign body, claustrophobia)
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Locations
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France
Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Marseille
Marseille, France
Sponsors and Collaborators
Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
Investigators
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Principal Investigator: anne dutour Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
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Responsible Party: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03118336    
Other Study ID Numbers: 2016-39
2016-003196-21 ( EudraCT Number )
First Posted: April 18, 2017    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: February 17, 2020
Last Verified: February 2020
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
Plan to Share IPD: Undecided

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Cardiac Complexes, Premature
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac Conduction System Disease
Pathologic Processes
 Empagliflozin
Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs