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NCT02014740 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Effect of Liraglutide on Epicardial Fat in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Miami.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
NCT02014740: Completed Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Miami.
NCT02014740 is a Phase 4 study that has completed, run by University of Miami. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02014740, a Phase 4 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Miami.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effect of Liraglutide, (Victoza®), on the fat surrounding the heart.Excessive amount of the fat around the heart is common in people with type 2 diabetes and can be associated with poor sugar control. Liraglutide is an injectable prescription medicine that can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Primary Outcome
Echocardiographic epicardial fat thickness is an non invasive, inexpensive, reproducible and direct measure of visceral fat. In fact, epicardial fat strongly reflects the intra-abdominal and intra-myocardial fat accumulation as measured by magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
Interventions
- DRUG Metformin
- DRUG Liraglutide
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-03 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT02014740 record still lists
NCT02014740 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (81% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Metformin is the first listed.
NCT02014740 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02014740 about?
NCT02014740 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Liraglutide on Epicardial Fat in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes". The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effect of Liraglutide, (Victoza®), on the fat surrounding the heart.Excessive amount of the fat around the heart is common in people with type 2 diabetes and can be associated with poor sugar control. Liraglutide is an injectable prescription ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02014740?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2014-03. Estimated completion is 2017-03.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02014740?
The interventions under investigation include: Metformin (DRUG), Liraglutide (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02014740?
This trial is sponsored by University of Miami, which has 721 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02014740's enrollment target sits among peer trials
100 770th of 2000 higher than 1,148 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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