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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines, IL

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    Hines, Illinois, 60141-3030, United States

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  • Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA

    RECRUITING

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52246-2292, United States

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  • Omaha VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE

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    Omaha, Nebraska, 68105-1850, United States

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    Contact

  • Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus, Nashville, TN

    RECRUITING

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37212-2637, United States

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  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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