Dapagliflozin helps preserve kidney function in peritoneal dialysis patients

Dapagliflozin Delays the Loss of Residual Renal Function in Patients Undergoing Peritoneal Dialysis: A Single-Center Randomized Open-Label Study

Not applicable Interventional Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences · NCT06398977

This study is testing if the drug dapagliflozin can help protect kidney function and improve heart health in people who are starting peritoneal dialysis.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment70 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorSichuan Academy of Medical Sciences Academic / other
Locations1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan)
Trial IDNCT06398977 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of dapagliflozin on preserving residual renal function (RRF) in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD). It aims to determine whether this sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor can protect RRF and improve cardiac health over a 24-week treatment period. The study will enroll patients with a PD duration of 1 to 3 months and will monitor various health parameters to assess the drug's efficacy. The research is motivated by previous findings that SGLT2 inhibitors may reduce renal injury and improve outcomes in chronic kidney disease patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with a PD duration of 1 to 3 months and stable urine output.

Not a fit: Patients with type 1 diabetes, severe liver disease, or those who have had recent urinary tract infections may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve kidney function and overall health outcomes for patients on peritoneal dialysis.

How similar studies have performed: While SGLT2 inhibitors have shown promise in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients, this specific application in peritoneal dialysis is novel and untested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with PD duration between 1 month and 3 months.
* Patients aged between 18 and 75 years.
* Voluntary signing of informed consent.
* Stable use of a maximum tolerated dose of RAAS inhibitors for one month if hypertension is present.
* Daily urine output ≥ 400ml/day.
* Stable PD prescription for one month.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant and lactating women.
* Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
* Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have experienced diabetic ketoacidosis in the past.
* Patients with chronic liver disease, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, ALT \> 120 IU/L, and other clinically confirmed severe liver diseases.
* Patients with more than 2 episodes of urinary tract infection in the past six months.
* Patients with severe allergic reactions (rash or angioedema) to Dapagliflozin.
* Patients using the following medications: rifampicin, phenytoin.
* Patients with malignant tumors.
* Patients who developed peritonitis within one month.
* Patients undergoing combined hemodialysis treatment.
* Patients with a willingness for kidney transplantation within six months.
* Patients with a history of pancreatitis or pancreatic transplantation.
* Patients who experienced acute coronary syndrome or cerebrovascular events within one month.
* Hemoglobin level less than 90g/L.

Where this trial is running

Chengdu, Sichuan

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Peritoneal Dialysis ComplicationRenal Function AggravatedSodium-glucose Co-transporter-2 Inhibitors
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.