Massive study checks if diabetes Drug's heart benefits hold up outside the lab

NCT ID NCT03363464

First seen Jan 18, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tracks over 230,000 adults with type 2 diabetes to see how well empagliflozin works in everyday medical practice. Researchers are comparing it to another class of diabetes drugs (DPP-4 inhibitors) to measure real-world effects on heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and death. The goal is to confirm whether benefits seen in earlier clinical trials translate to a broader, more diverse patient population.

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Locations

  • Bringham Women Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02120, United States

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