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An Investigation Into The Anti-hypertensive And Potential Anti-inflammatory Actions Of Dapagliflozin

An Investigation Into The Anti-hypertensive And Potential Anti-inflammatory Actions Of Dapagliflozin

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02433678
Enrollment
52
Registered
2015-05-05
Start date
2015-11-30
Completion date
2018-11-30
Last updated
2019-10-30

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Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes

Brief summary

This is a single center, prospective, randomized, placebo -controlled, parallel design and double blind study to evaluate oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension markers and mediators before and after treatment with dapagliflozin.

Detailed description

Two groups of 26 patients each (total 52 patients) with type 2 diabetes on oral agents will be included in the study. One group will be randomized to dapagliflozin (a dose of 5 mg daily will be titrated to 10 mg daily during the first week) while the other will be placebo. The patients will be treated for 12 weeks. Only half the patients (equal numbers in both groups) will be tested for the secondary endpoints related to postprandial and single dose induced changes. The primary endpoint of the study is to detect a significant difference in the percent change in fasting Nuclear factor-k B (NFκB) activation (DNA binding activity) in mononuclear cells (MNC) before and after dapagliflozin use (0 week vs. 12 weeks) as compared to placebo.

Interventions

DRUGdapagliflozin

SGLT-2 inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes

DRUGPlacebo

Sponsors

Kaleida Health
CollaboratorOTHER
University at Buffalo
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age 20-80 years inclusive. * Type 2 diabetes * BMI ≥30 kg/m2 * Subjects on statins, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, thiazolidinediones and -antioxidants will be allowed as long as they are on stable doses of these -compounds and the dosage in not changed during the course of study. -Patients will be evenly distributed between the 2 groups based on statins, -ARBs, TZDs and ACE inhibitors use. * HbA1c ≤ 8.0%

Exclusion criteria

* Use of GLP-1 agonists or DPP-IV or SGLT-2 inhibitors therapy in the last 3 -months. * Risk for pancreatitis, i.e., history of gallstones, alcohol abuse, and -hypertriglyceridemia. * Coronary event or procedure (myocardial infarction, unstable angina, coronary -artery bypass, surgery or coronary angioplasty) in the previous 3 months. * Hepatic disease: Severe hepatic insufficiency and/or significant abnormal liver -function defined as: * aspartate aminotransferase (AST) \>3x upper limit of normal (ULN) and/or -alanine aminotransferase (ALT) \>3x ULN * Total bilirubin \>2.0 mg/dL (34.2 µmol/L) * Positive serologic evidence of current infectious liver disease including Hepatitis B viral antibody IGM, Hepatitis B surface antigen and Hepatitis C virus antibody * (liver function tests more than 3 times the upper limit of normal) * Renal impairment (serum eGFR \<60 ml/min) * Any other life-threatening, non-cardiac disease * Uncontrolled hypertension (BP \> 160/100 mm of Hg) * Congestive Heart Failure class III or IV. * Use of an investigational agent or therapeutic regimen within 30 days of study * Participation in any other concurrent clinical trial * pregnant or breastfeeding patients * Volume depleted patients. Patients at risk for volume depletion due to co-existing conditions or concomitant medications, such as loop diuretics

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Difference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Use12 weeksnuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells measurement through Transcription factor assay

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Changes in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 Weeksp47phox in mononuclear cells through real time polymerase chain reaction

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in Hypertension Mediators12 weeksPlasma concentrations measurement of Angiotensinogen through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Placebo
Patients will be treated for 12 weeks with placebo once daily Placebo
26
Dapagliflozin
10 mg daily for the 12 weeks dapagliflozin: SGLT-2 inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes
26
Total52

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up12

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicDapagliflozinTotalPlacebo
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
4 Participants14 Participants10 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
22 Participants38 Participants16 Participants
Age, Continuous61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9
61 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
8 Participants16 Participants8 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
17 Participants35 Participants18 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
26 participants52 participants26 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants19 Participants8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
15 Participants33 Participants18 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 260 / 26
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 260 / 26
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 260 / 26

Outcome results

Primary

Difference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Use

nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells measurement through Transcription factor assay

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 total patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the Dapagliflozin arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboDifference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Usebaseline0.762 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.14
PlaceboDifference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Use6 week0.802 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.12
PlaceboDifference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Use12 week0.776 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.15
DapagliflozinDifference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Use12 week0.815 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.12
DapagliflozinDifference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Usebaseline0.733 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.11
DapagliflozinDifference in the Percent Change in Fasting Nuclear Factor Kappa-light-chain-enhancer of Activated B Cells Activation (DNA Binding Activity) in Mononuclear Cells Before and After Dapagliflozin Use6 week0.835 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.13
Secondary

Changes in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators

Interleukin 1 Beta measurement in mononuclear cells through real time polymerase chain reaction

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.697 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.21
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.705 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.21
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.756 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.19
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.741 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.17
Secondary

Changes in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators

c-Jun N-terminal kinase 1 measurement in Mononuclear cells through real time polymerase chain reaction

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.802 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.19
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.810 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.21
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.856 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.2
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.820 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.19
Secondary

Changes in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators

Suppressor Of Cytokine Signaling 3 measurement in Mononuclear cells through real time polymerase chain reaction

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.72 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.2
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.70 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.19
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.60 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.17
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.66 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.19
Secondary

Changes in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators

Tumor necrosis factor alpha measurement in mononuclear through real time polymerase chain reaction

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.776 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.15
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.762 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.14
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.815 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.12
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.733 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.11
Secondary

Changes in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators

p47phox in mononuclear cells through real time polymerase chain reaction

Time frame: 12 Weeks

Population: Out of the 26 total patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the Dapagliflozin arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline100 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week92 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 14
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline100 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week104 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 12
Secondary

Changes in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators

Toll-like receptor 4 measurement in mononuclear cells through real time polymerase chain reaction

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.704 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.15
PlaceboChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.708 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.17
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediatorsbaseline0.774 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.21
DapagliflozinChanges in Expression of Inflammatory Mediators12 week0.731 arbitrary unitStandard Deviation 0.13
Other Pre-specified

Change in Hypertension Mediators

Plasma concentration measurement of Angitosensin II through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week25.1 pg/mLStandard Deviation 5.9
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline24.5 pg/mLStandard Deviation 5.5
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline29.2 pg/mLStandard Deviation 6.5
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week19.6 pg/mLStandard Deviation 7
Other Pre-specified

Change in Hypertension Mediators

Plasma concentration measurement of Atrial natriuretic peptide through enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline83 pg/mLStandard Deviation 12
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week86 pg/mLStandard Deviation 18
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline92 pg/mLStandard Deviation 8
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week125 pg/mLStandard Deviation 37
Other Pre-specified

Change in Hypertension Mediators

Plasma concentration measurement of B-type natriuretic peptide through enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline59.2 pg/mLStandard Deviation 12.9
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week64.3 pg/mLStandard Deviation 20.1
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline64.7 pg/mLStandard Deviation 13.7
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week62.9 pg/mLStandard Deviation 13.8
Other Pre-specified

Change in Hypertension Mediators

Plasma concentration measurement of Cyclic guanosine monophosphate through enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline64 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 18
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week73 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 22
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline73 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 11
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week89 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 12
Other Pre-specified

Change in Hypertension Mediators

Plasma concentration measurment of Cyclic adenosine monophosphate through enzyme linked immunosorbent assay

Time frame: 12 week

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline80 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 4
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week77 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 5
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline78 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 5
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week80 pmol/mLStandard Deviation 5
Other Pre-specified

Change in Hypertension Mediators

Plasma concentrations measurement of Angiotensinogen through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline7.08 ug/mLStandard Deviation 0.41
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week6.98 ug/mLStandard Deviation 0.38
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline7.23 ug/mLStandard Deviation 0.6
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week5.88 ug/mLStandard Deviation 0.64
Other Pre-specified

Change in Hypertension Mediators

Plasma concentration measurement of Renin through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Time frame: 12 weeks

Population: Out of the 26 patients in each group, 4 dropped in the placebo arm and 3 dropped in the drug arm

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week1632 pg/mLStandard Deviation 543
PlaceboChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline1599 pg/mLStandard Deviation 492
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediatorsbaseline1630 pg/mLStandard Deviation 133
DapagliflozinChange in Hypertension Mediators12 week1844 pg/mLStandard Deviation 145

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026