Heart shield: diabetes drug may protect breast cancer patients from chemo side effects

NCT ID NCT06491680

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tests if dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent heart damage caused by anthracycline chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. About 40 adults with breast cancer who are scheduled for anthracycline treatment will take dapagliflozin or a placebo. Researchers will measure heart function and blood markers to see if the drug offers protection.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Al demerdash hospital at oncology departement

    RECRUITING

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 202, Egypt

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