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Effects of empagliflozin in diabetes treatment

The effects of empagliflozin on neuropathy and retinopathy outcomes, renal function, and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes in Bojnurd

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20191126045505N1
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-01-06
Start date
2021-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

type II Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Intervention 1: The participants receiving placebo at a dose of 10 mg per day for three months (in the morning and with water) or placebo, in combination with the patient's previous medications, inclu

Sponsors

Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Type 2 diabetic patients who have been diagnosed for at least 6 months and treated at least with two anti-diabetic drugs. 710 BMI= Kg/m245

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: EGFR<45 Liver Failure Type1 diabetes History of ketosis History of frequent falls and recurrent infections Significant renal disease requiring dialysis Inappropriate drug use Serious medical conditions such as severe cardiovascular disease such as heart attack or stroke in the last three months Blood pressure above 180/110 mmHg Major surgery performed in the last 28 days Cancer treatment in the past 5 years Receiving systemic glucocorticoids Alcohol or substance abuse Pregnancy and lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluation of glycated hemoglobin or long-term blood sugar. Timepoint: Weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Fasting blood sugar measurement. Timepoint: Weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Measurement of glomerular filtration level for indirect evaluation of kidney status. Timepoint: weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Measurement of urine albumin concentration. Timepoint: weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Urine creatinine measurement. Timepoint: weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Measurement of changes in urinary albumin / creatinine ratio. Timepoint: weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Evaluation of aspartate aminotransferase level for evaluation of liver function. Timepoint: weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Evaluation of alanine aminotransferase level for evaluation of liver function. Timepoint: weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Measurement of blood alkaline phosphatase level for evaluation of hepatic function. Timepoint: weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Using the laboratory kit.;Patient quality of life. Timepoint: Weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: DQOL questionnaire.;Retinopathy studies. Timepoint: Weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Measurement of central macular thickness, corrected visual acuity, thickness of retinal and central subcutaneous tissue.;Neuropathy examinations. Timepoint: Weeks 0 and 24. Method of measurement: Pain score changes, EMG and NCV.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactHabibeh Sadat Shakeri

Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences

drhssh@yahoo.com+98 58 3151 0000

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026