Diabetes drug may calm inflamed arteries in heart patients

NCT ID NCT05427084

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether canagliflozin, a diabetes medication, can reduce inflammation in the arteries of people with type 2 diabetes and stable coronary artery disease. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo over 6 months in 16 participants. The main goal is to measure changes in artery inflammation using a special imaging scan.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada

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