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NCT05138575 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

SGLT2i and KNO3 in HFpEF - The SAK HFpEF Trial

A Phase 2 study of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
53
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05138575 is a Phase 2 study of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 53 participants, below the 2,287-participant average among 42 other Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT05138575, a Phase 2 study of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
53 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will test whether pharmacologic agents that may improve mitochondrial function and energy fuel metabolism \[Empagliflozin (Empa)\], with and without additional supplements that increase perfusion and fatty acid oxidation \[Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)\], improve submaximal exercise endurance and skeletal muscle oxidative phosphorylation capacity (SkM OxPhos) in participants with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Interventions

  • DRUG Empagliflozin + Potassium Chloride
  • DRUG Empagliflozin + Potassium Nitrate
  • DRUG Potassium Chloride + Placebo for Empagliflozin

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 53 participants
Start Date 2022-01-24
Est. Completion 2026-03-01
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

1,423 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT05138575

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT05138575 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 53 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,287-participant average among 42 other Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Empagliflozin + Potassium Chloride is the first listed.

NCT05138575 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05138575 about?

NCT05138575 is a clinical study titled "SGLT2i and KNO3 in HFpEF - The SAK HFpEF Trial". This study will test whether pharmacologic agents that may improve mitochondrial function and energy fuel metabolism \[Empagliflozin (Empa)\], with and without additional supplements that increase perfusion and fatty acid oxidation \[Potassium Nitrate (KNO3)\], improve submaximal exercise endurance ...

What is the current status of trial NCT05138575?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 53 participants. The study started on 2022-01-24. Estimated completion is 2026-03-01.

What conditions does trial NCT05138575 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05138575?

The interventions under investigation include: Empagliflozin + Potassium Chloride (DRUG), Empagliflozin + Potassium Nitrate (DRUG), Potassium Chloride + Placebo for Empagliflozin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05138575?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05138575 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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