Dapagliflozin for Coronary Inflammation in Stage 4 CKM Syndrome After ACS
Official title: Assessment of the Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Pericoronary Fat in Patients With Stage 4 CKM Syndrome Using Photon-counting CT
Run by Shenyang Northern Hospital · NCT07351643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether daily dapagliflozin can lower heart artery inflammation and slow plaque growth in adults with stage 4 CKM syndrome after acute coronary syndrome.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shenyang Northern Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shenyang, Liaoning) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 25, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07351643 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults (18+) with stage 4 CKM syndrome who have recently undergone PCI for ACS and can participate in photon-counting CT procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients unable to tolerate SGLT2 inhibitors or with exclusion criteria such as severe hepatic disease or CKD with eGFR < 30 mL/min/1.73 m² may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Participants with stage 4 CKM syndrome who have undergone PCI for acute coronary syndrome are randomized at 1 month post-PCI to receive either dapagliflozin 10 mg daily plus standard therapy or standard therapy alone for 6 months. Inflammation around the coronary arteries is measured noninvasively using the fat attenuation index (FAI) derived from coronary CT angiography, and changes in plaque progression are evaluated. The study aims to determine if dapagliflozin reduces coronary arterial inflammation and whether it modulates plaque progression compared with standard care. Primary outcomes focus on FAI changes; secondary outcomes include plaque trajectory and safety in this high-risk population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce coronary inflammation and potentially slow atherothrombotic progression in very high-risk CKM patients.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research suggests SGLT2 inhibitors may have cardiovascular benefits, but use for reducing coronary inflammation measured by FAI is exploratory and not yet established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria 1. Aged ≥ 18 years, irrespective of gender; 2. Meeting the diagnostic criteria for stage 4 CKM syndrome; 3. Able to cooperate with photon-counting CT examination during the index hospitalisation, with no contraindications to the examination; 4. Signed informed consent form. Exclusion Criteria 1. Receiving SGLT2 inhibitor therapy within 4 weeks prior to enrolment; 2. Severe hepatic dysfunction (Child-Pugh class C); 3. History of recurrent urogenital tract infections; 4. History of allergy or intolerance to SGLT2 inhibitors; 5. Pregnant or lactating women; 6. Systolic blood pressure \< 90 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure \< 60 mmHg; 7. Severe chronic kidney disease (eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m²); 8. Participation in other interventional clinical trials; 9. Other conditions deemed inappropriate for enrolment by the investigator(s).
Where it's running
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General Hospital of Northern Theater Command
Shenyang, Liaoning, China Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.