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NCT06625073 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Randomized Trial of SGLT2i in Heart Transplant Recipients

A Phase 4 study of Cardiovascular Disease and Kidney Disease, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
200
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

NCT06625073 is a Phase 4 study of Cardiovascular Disease and Kidney Disease that is actively recruiting participants, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 2,712-participant average among 136 other Cardiovascular Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 6 study locations across 6 states.

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The verdict

NCT06625073, a Phase 4 study of Cardiovascular Disease and Kidney Disease, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
200 participants
Enrollment target
6
Study locations

Study Summary

Heart transplant (HTx) is an established therapy for advanced heart disease that restores quality of life and improves survival. However, due to preexisting comorbidities combined with the immunosuppressive therapies required after transplantation, HTx recipients remain at high risk for kidney, cardiovascular (CV), and metabolic disease. Large randomized clinical trials have recently shown that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have potent kidney protective and CV benefits in many populations of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), CV disease and/or diabetes. SGLT2i have not been studied prospectively in HTx recipients, which represents a barrier to their use in this population. In this multicenter randomized controlled trial in Veterans with HTx, investigators will evaluate the potential benefits of empagliflozin on kidney function, cardiometabolic risk, erythropoiesis, and functional status. A total of 200 Veterans will be randomly assigned to receive either empagliflozin 10 mg daily or a matching placebo for 12 months.

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG Empagliflozin

Study Locations (6)

California

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA - Palo Alto

Tennessee

  • Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus, Nashville, TN - Nashville

Texas

  • Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX - Houston

Utah

  • VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Lake City

Virginia

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA - Richmond

Wisconsin

  • William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI - Madison

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 200 participants
Start Date 2026-01-20
Est. Completion 2030-02-28
Phase Phase 4

Sponsor

VA Office of Research and Development

1,668 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06625073

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06625073 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 4. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 2,712-participant average among 136 other Cardiovascular Disease trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 3 conditions, with Cardiovascular Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT06625073 reports 6 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include California, Tennessee, Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06625073 about?

NCT06625073 is a clinical study titled "Randomized Trial of SGLT2i in Heart Transplant Recipients". Heart transplant (HTx) is an established therapy for advanced heart disease that restores quality of life and improves survival. However, due to preexisting comorbidities combined with the immunosuppressive therapies required after transplantation, HTx recipients remain at high risk for kidney, card...

What is the current status of trial NCT06625073?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2026-01-20. Estimated completion is 2030-02-28.

What conditions does trial NCT06625073 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cardiovascular Disease, Kidney Disease, Heart Transplant.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06625073?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Empagliflozin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06625073?

This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06625073 being conducted?

This trial has 6 study locations across California, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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