Heart patients may get kidney protection from common diabetes pills
NCT ID NCT06491953
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether SGLT-2 inhibitors, a type of diabetes medication, can prevent kidney damage from contrast dye used during heart procedures like angioplasty. Researchers will follow 3,600 adults with acute coronary syndrome who are undergoing invasive treatment. The goal is to see if these drugs reduce the risk of acute kidney injury after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SGLT-2 inhibitors (a class of diabetes drugs that help protect the kidneys and heart)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that SGLT-2 inhibitors help prevent kidney injury caused by contrast dye in heart patients, offering a new protective use for these drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. Early use of SGLT-2 inhibitors can temporarily reduce kidney function, which might increase risk in some patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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General Hospital of Northern Theater Command
Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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