Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 to 70

Effects of GLP-1RA on heart health in diabetes patients

Official title: The Ameliorative Effects of GLP-1RA on Diabetic Cardiac Autonomatic Neuropathy

Run by The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University · NCT06461377 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a diabetes medication called Semaglutide can improve heart health and symptoms related to heart issues in people with type 2 diabetes.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Nanjing, Jiangsu)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 13, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedJune 21, 2024
Trial IDNCT06461377 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-70 with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18, pregnant or lactating women, and those with certain acute or chronic health conditions 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 study investigates the impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA), specifically Semaglutide, on diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy (DCAN) in patients with type 2 diabetes. DCAN is a serious complication that can lead to severe cardiovascular issues and reduced survival rates. The trial aims to determine if GLP-1RA can improve heart rate variability and other symptoms associated with DCAN, addressing a gap in current diabetes management. Participants will be monitored for changes in their condition over the course of the intervention.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve heart health and quality of life for patients with type 2 diabetes suffering from autonomic neuropathy.

How similar studies have gone: While existing literature suggests GLP-1RA may improve other diabetic complications, studies specifically targeting DCAN are limited, making this approach relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients aged 18-70 years
2. Patients with T2DM who meet the diagnostic guidelines
3. The patient signed the relevant informed consent form
4. Being overweight or obese

Exclusion Criteria:

1. \<18 years old
2. Pregnant or lactating women
3. Acute and chronic pancreatitis
4. Recent acute complications of diabetes
5. Arrhythmia or taking drugs that affect heart rate
6. Thyroid disease
7. Severe organ dysfunction
8. Denial of informed consen

Where it's running

  • the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: jianbo Li, MD/PhD — First Affiliated Hospital,Nanjing Medical University,China
  • Study coordinator: jianbo Li, MD/PhD
  • Email: ljbzjlx18@aliyun.com
  • Phone: 13951750648

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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.
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