Heart scan prep: pill may beat strict diet
NCT ID NCT06350903
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether the diabetes drug empagliflozin could replace a high-fat, low-carb diet for preparing heart PET scans. Sixteen healthy adults took part. The goal was to see if the drug suppresses heart sugar uptake as well as the diet does, potentially making scan preparation easier.
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Montreal Heart Institute
Montreal, Quebec, H1T1C8, Canada