Diabetes Drug's heart benefits probed in tiny, terminated study
NCT ID NCT05139914
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study aimed to see how dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, affects blood vessel health in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers planned to measure blood pressure and other markers of vascular function. However, the trial was terminated early and only enrolled 4 participants, so the findings are very limited.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dapagliflozin
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain how dapagliflozin protects the heart and blood vessels in people with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 4 participants, so results are very limited and may not be reliable. It was a small, early-stage mechanistic study.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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BU School of Medicine Evans 748
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States