Could a diabetes pill ease heart failure in fontan patients?

NCT ID NCT05741658

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily pill called dapagliflozin can prevent heart failure from getting worse in adults with Fontan circulation. About 29 participants will take the drug for 4 weeks to see if it lowers blood pressure in the veins and improves exercise ability. The goal is to find a simple treatment that helps people with this rare heart condition feel better and stay active.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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