Can a diabetes drug shield transplanted kidneys?

NCT ID NCT06560801

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes and kidney protection, can improve kidney structure and blood flow in people who received a kidney transplant one year ago. About 48 participants will be randomly assigned to take dapagliflozin or standard care alone. Researchers will examine kidney biopsies and MRI scans to look for changes in inflammation, scarring, and perfusion.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Dapagliflozin (a diabetes drug that helps protect the kidneys)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that dapagliflozin helps preserve kidney health in transplant patients, potentially leading to better long-term outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase study (48 people) looking at tissue changes, not hard outcomes like kidney failure. The drug may not show clear benefits or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical Research Center (CRC)

    RECRUITING

    Erlangen, Bavaria, 91054, Germany

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