Could a diabetes drug protect transplanted kidneys? VA launches safety trial
NCT ID NCT06013865
First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether the drug empagliflozin, which is used for diabetes and chronic kidney disease, is safe for people who have received a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if it can help protect the heart and the transplanted kidney. The study will enroll 264 veterans who have had a kidney transplant at least 3 months ago.
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Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL
RECRUITINGHines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States
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Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA
RECRUITINGIowa City, Iowa, 52246-2292, United States
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Omaha VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68105-1850, United States
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Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus, Nashville, TN
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37212-2637, United States
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
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