Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 45 to 80

Effects of GLP-1 Agonist and SGLT2 Inhibitor on Cardiovascular Health in Diabetic Patients

Official title: The Effect of GLP-1 Agonist, SGLT2 Inhibitor and Their Combination on Endothelial Function, Arterial Stiffness and Left Ventricular Deformation in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes With High Cardiovascular Risk

Run by University of Athens · NCT03878706 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing how two types of diabetes medications can improve heart health in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart problems.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages45 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment240 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Athens
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Athens, Attica)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 3, 2017
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsJune 30, 2027
Registry record updatedMarch 13, 2026
Trial IDNCT03878706 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have high or very high cardiovascular risk or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Probably not a fit

Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, or retinopathy may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study examines the cardiovascular effects of GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are at high cardiovascular risk or have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. It involves four groups of patients receiving different combinations of diabetes medications over a 12-month period. The study aims to assess changes in endothelial glycocalyx integrity, oxidative stress biomarkers, arterial stiffness, and other cardiovascular indicators. Participants will be monitored at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved cardiovascular outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar combinations of diabetes medications, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Subject has type 2 diabetes mellitus
* Subject has high or very high cardiovascular risk
* Subject has heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subject has type 1 diabetes mellitus
* Subject has kidney disease
* Subject has retinopathy

Where it's running

  • "Attikon" University General Hospital
    Athens, Attica, Greece
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Ignatios Ikonomidis, Prof — 2nd Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • Study coordinator: Ignatios Ikonomidis, Prof.
  • Email: ignoik@gmail.com
  • Phone: 00306944805732

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.