Diabetes drug may protect hearts by reducing scarring

NCT ID NCT05367063

First seen Dec 16, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looked at whether canagliflozin, a diabetes medicine, can reduce scarring in the heart muscle of people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart problems. 45 participants took the drug, and researchers used MRI scans to measure changes in heart scarring. The goal was to understand how this drug might protect the heart.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200000, China

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