Heart shield for chemo patients: new drug may prevent damage

NCT ID NCT05271162

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent heart damage in cancer patients receiving strong chemotherapy (anthracyclines). About 220 adults with cancer but no prior heart failure will take either empagliflozin or a placebo daily for 12 months. The goal is to see if the drug helps maintain heart function and reduces the risk of heart-related problems.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Institute of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine

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    Warsaw, Poland

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  • National Institute of Oncology

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    Warsaw, Poland

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