Can a common diabetes pill boost heart healing after valve surgery?
NCT ID NCT06171802
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether empagliflozin, a drug usually used for diabetes, helps the heart recover better after aortic valve replacement. 206 adults with severe aortic stenosis took either the drug or a placebo for 6 months after their valve procedure. The main goal was to see if the drug reduced heart muscle thickness and improved symptoms.
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University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
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