Could a diabetes shot shield heart and kidneys? new trial seeks answers

NCT ID NCT02251431

First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested whether a once-weekly injection of exenatide (a diabetes drug) could improve heart and kidney health in 57 adults with type 2 diabetes, mild kidney disease, and early heart stiffness. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for 38 weeks. Researchers measured blood and urine markers of heart strain and kidney damage, along with MRI and ultrasound scans, to see if exenatide offers extra protection beyond blood sugar control.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor Scott and White Research Institute- Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital

    Dallas, Texas, 75226, United States

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