Improving cardiovascular risk management in patients with type 2 diabetes

Transform CV Risk in Diabetes

NA · American College of Cardiology · NCT05948969

This study is testing new ways to help doctors better manage heart health for people with type 2 diabetes to see if it improves their overall care and treatment.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment750 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAmerican College of Cardiology (other)
Locations1 site (Washington, District of Columbia)
Trial IDNCT05948969 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This initiative focuses on enhancing the management of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes through a real-world study of physician prescribing patterns and quality improvement strategies. It aims to implement best practices, including clinical decision support and facilitated referrals to a cardiometabolic care team, to ensure the effective use of guideline-directed therapies. The study seeks to evaluate the impact of these interventions on patient outcomes and adherence to treatment protocols.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who also have a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Not a fit: Patients currently receiving SGLT2 inhibitors or GLP-1 receptor agonists, or those with severe comorbidities, may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce cardiovascular risks for patients with type 2 diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in improving cardiovascular outcomes in diabetes management through similar team-based approaches.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* T2D diagnosis in the medical record
* ASCVD, defined as follows:

  1. Known Coronary artery disease (CAD), prior Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), or coronary artery revascularization
  2. Prior TIA/ischemic stroke or known carotid or intracerebral atherosclerosis, or prior carotid revascularization
  3. Prior Peripheral artery disease (PAD) including symptomatic claudication or pe-ripheral revascularization

Exclusion Criteria:

* Current participation in an interventional clinical assessment of an investigational drug/device (excluding assessments related to COVID-19)
* Currently receiving any SGLT2i or GLP-1RA
* Known allergy/hypersensitivity/intolerance/contraindication to SGLT2i or GLP-1RA
* Currently receiving comfort care or enrolled in hospice
* Life expectancy \<1 year
* History of or plan for heart transplantation or ventricular assist device
* Current or planned hemodialysis
* Decompensated end stage liver disease
* History of Fournier's Gangrene
* Type 1 diabetes
* Prior history of diabetic ketoacidosis
* Pregnancy or active breastfeeding
* History of Pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer
* History of medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2)

Where this trial is running

Washington, District of Columbia

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.