Heart shield: diabetes drug may prevent Chemo-Induced cardiac damage

NCT ID NCT05271162

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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 the drug or a placebo daily for 12 months. The goal is to see if the drug helps maintain heart function and reduce serious heart-related events.

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Conditions

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cancer Cardiotoxicity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine

    Warsaw, Poland

  • National Institute of Oncology

    Warsaw, Poland

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