Chronic Kidney Diseases study: Empagliflozin
Official title Effect of Empagliflozin on Podocyte Specific Proteins in African American Veterans With NDKD
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06110130
What this study is testing
What is Empagliflozin 10 mg?
an investigational oral medicine being studied as a potential treatment for chronic kidney disease in African American veterans with non‑diabetic kidney disease. is designed to block the sodium‑glucose co‑transporter‑2 (SGLT2) in the kidneys, which reduces glucose reabsorption and may affect kidney function.
Also referred to as Jardiance.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether empagliflozin changes specific proteins from kidney cells that appear in urine. It also looks at how these protein changes relate to other kidney injury markers and inflammation.
- Who it's for
- African American veterans who have chronic kidney disease that is not caused by diabetes.
- What's involved
- Participants will take empagliflozin and provide urine and blood samples. The samples will be tested for kidney cell proteins, kidney injury markers, and inflammation indicators.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts several months and requires regular clinic visits for medication, blood draws, and urine collection.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 to 90
You may be able to join if
- African American veterans
- Age \> 18 years
- eGFR ≥20-59 mL/min/1.73 m2 by the CKD-EPI equation, with or without any degree of albuminuria OR
- eGFR 60-89, with UACR of ≥30mg/g
- BMI = 18-39.9
You likely can't join if
- Diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Any prescribed diabetes medication for patients, such as GLP1RA, SGLT2is, and sulphonylureas
- If a patient is on statin, need to be on a stable dose for a month.
- Biopsy proven diagnosis of glomerular disease/glomerulonephritis
- Active smokers,
- Active skin wounds undergoing treatment or recent surgery within 1 month (due to possible aberrations in glycemic control)
See the full eligibility criteria
- African American veterans
- Age \> 18 years
- eGFR ≥20-59 mL/min/1.73 m2 by the CKD-EPI equation, with or without any degree of albuminuria OR
- eGFR 60-89, with UACR of ≥30mg/g
- BMI = 18-39.9
- Blood pressure controlled to ≤140/90
- people without diabetes: will be screened using routine glucose level test: of less than 126 fasting glucose or less than 200mg/dl of random or post glucose blood glucose level in standard of care laboratory workup.
- Ability to provide informed consent before any trial related activities are conducted.
- Diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Any prescribed diabetes medication for patients, such as GLP1RA, SGLT2is, and sulphonylureas
- If a patient is on statin, need to be on a stable dose for a month.
- Biopsy proven diagnosis of glomerular disease/glomerulonephritis
- Active smokers,
- Active skin wounds undergoing treatment or recent surgery within 1 month (due to possible aberrations in glycemic control)
- Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, nursing mothers, women of childbearing potential not using birth control measure
- Hypersensitivity to empagliflozin or any of the excipients in Jardiance, reactions such as angioedema
- Patients on dialysis
- eGFR less than 20 mL/min/1.73 m2 by the CKD-EPI equation
- Planned surgery or planned hospital admission within 5 months of participation in the study
- At the discretion of PI to ensure health, safety, and well-being of the veteran, participation in this study may be stopped (please see withdrawal criteria)
- Patients with prior history of diagnosis of heart failure with documented EF of less than 50.
- Proven diagnosis of Polycystic Kidney Disease.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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