Effect of Dapagliflozin on Cardiac Structure, Function and Secondary Mitral Regurgitation in Patients with Left Ventricle Dysfunction

October 14, 2024 updated by: Ahmed Essam, October 6 University

Effect of Dapagliflozin on Cardiac Structure in Patients with Left Ventricular Dysfunction

A significant reduction in the incidence of CV death or hospitalization for HF has been observed in randomized trials investigating the CV benefit of Dapagliflozin. Mechanistic investigations are required to interpret the positive clinical effects of Dapagliflozin on heart structure and valvular regurgitation.

Study Overview

Detailed Description

A functional mitral regurgitation (MR) occurs when the mitral valve (MV) becomes tethered due to abnormal LV remodelling in individuals with heart failure (HF) and left ventricular (LV) dilatation.

The primary treatment for HF is medical, and it is based on established guidelines, as LV failure is the most common cause of secondary functional MR. Standard medical therapy for patients with functional MR, including beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), does not reduce the morbidity or mortality associated with these conditions.

Similar to the neprilysin inhibitor, which promotes sodium excretion and has vasodilatory effects via relaxing blood vessels, Dapagliflozin reduce cardiac preload and afterload by inducing natriuresis and reducing arterial stiffness. Effects on blood pressure reduction and weight loss may also positively affect left ventricular (LV) remodelling.

Using echocardiography, researchers hope to test the hypothesis that dapagliflozin improves MR in patients with functional MR due to LV dysfunction. This hypothesis is based on studies showing the beneficial effects of Dapagliflozin on LV modelling.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

150

Phase

  • Phase 3

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Banī Suwayf, Egypt
        • Beni-Suef University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Outpatients ≥ 18 years of age
  • Dilated LV with a reduced ejection fraction and secondary functional MR
  • NYHA functional class II or III
  • Moderate to Severe MR which lasted > 6 months under medical treatment with a β-blocker and an ACE inhibitor (or ARB)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current use or prior use of Dapagliflozin
  • Current acute heart failure or prior admission with acute decompensated heart failure in 6 months before entry to study
  • NYHA functional class IV
  • Chronic renal impairment with GFR < 30 mL/min/1.73m2
  • Pregnant or lactating women
  • History of allergy to Dapagliflozin

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Placebo Comparator: Control
Group 1 received only standard therapy ACE/ ARB, BB, and diuretics
Ramipril 10 mg once daily, carvedilol 6.25 mg twice daily and spironolactone 25 once daily
Other Names:
  • Tritace, Carvid, Aldactone
Experimental: Interventional
Group 2 received dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily in addition to standard therapy ACE/ ARB, BB, and diuretics
Dapagliflozin 10 mg once daily
Other Names:
  • Forxiga

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Median / Mean of effective regurgitant orifice area (EROA) of functional mitral regurgitation in patient echocardiographic measures
Time Frame: 6 months
Change in median / mean of EROA before and after drug administration
6 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Median / Mean of Natriuretic peptide concentration (ProBNP) in serum of patients
Time Frame: 6 months
Change in median / mean of ProBNP before and after drug administration
6 months
Median / Mean of Left ventricle Ejection Fraction (LVEF) of patients in patient echocardiographic measures
Time Frame: 6 months
Change in median / mean of LVEF before and after drug administration
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ahmed Essam Abou Warda, October 6 University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 27, 2023

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 27, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 7, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

May 9, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 16, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 14, 2024

Last Verified

October 1, 2024

More Information

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