Heart shield? diabetes drug tested to prevent chemo damage in breast cancer

NCT ID NCT06427226

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests if dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. About 46 adults with early-stage breast cancer who have not had chemo before will take dapagliflozin or a placebo during their treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug helps keep the heart pumping normally.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Medical Research Institute

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    Alexandria, Bab Sharqi, 21526, Egypt

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