Low protein diet combined with dapagliflozin for chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients

Effect of the Low PROtein Diet on Top of DAPAgliflozin and RAASi on the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Phase 4 Interventional Anemia Working Group Romania · NCT06281899

This study is testing if a low protein diet combined with the medication dapagliflozin can help people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease slow down their kidney problems.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAnemia Working Group Romania Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bucharest)
Trial IDNCT06281899 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This multicenter randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a low protein diet alongside dapagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus over a 36-month period. The study will assess how this combined approach can slow the progression of kidney disease by reducing glomerular hyperfiltration and proteinuria. Participants will follow a mild protein restriction diet while receiving dapagliflozin, with regular follow-up visits to monitor efficacy and safety parameters. The nutritional intake will be tracked through food diaries and urine tests.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with confirmed chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, stable kidney function, and good compliance with dietary recommendations.

Not a fit: Patients with severely impaired kidney function (eGFR < 25 ml/min/1.73 m2) or poorly controlled blood pressure may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly slow the progression of chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes, improving their overall health outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar dietary and pharmacological interventions, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* age\>18 years old
* confirmed chronic kidney disease (with eGFR between 60 and 20 ml/min/1.73 m2 and/or proteinuria \>500 mg/g urinary creatinine) and confirmed type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
* stable kidney function for at least 12 weeks before enrollment (defined as decrease in eGFR \< 5 ml/min/1.73 m2/year according to KDIGO 2012 guideline)
* treatment with ACE/ARBs and/or MRAs for at least 3 months
* no previous treatment with SGLT2i
* good nutritional status
* declared and anticipated good compliance with the prescribed diet
* signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* eGFR \< 25 ml/min/1.73 m2
* poorly controlled arterial blood pressure (mean BP≥145/85 mm Hg)
* class IV NYHA heart failure, recent MACE (less than 6 months)
* relevant comorbid conditions (active infections (HBV, HCV, HIV), active neoplasia, digestive diseases with malabsorption, active autoimmune diseases/ immunosuppressive therapy)
* ADPKD
* kidney transplantation with functional graft
* malnutrition: BMI\<18 kg/me, eight loss \>10% during the last 6 months, serum albumin \<3 g/dL
* feeding inability (anorexia, nausea)

Where this trial is running

Bucharest

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 Chronic Kidney DiseasesType 2 Diabetes Mellituschronic kidney diseaselow protein dietnutrition therapy
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