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New treatment option for Heart Failure
Official title Ertugliflozin in Chronic Heart Failure
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04438213
What this study is testing
What is Ertugliflozin?
Ertugliflozin is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for heart failure.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine the effects on heart failure signs and symptoms of the use of either ertugliflozin, metolazone or placebo, in conjunction with intravenous loop diuretic use in acute settings and chronic oral loop diuretic therapy. There are two general purposes for this study.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- A clinical diagnosis of chronic heart failure (either systolic or diastolic)
- Chronic daily oral loop diuretic dose use
- eGFR ≥20 mL/min/1.73 m2
- English speaking participants only
- Signed informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Current use or plan to initiate renal replacement therapy or ultrafiltration
- Significant bladder dysfunction or urinary incontinence
- Inability to comply with the serial urine collection procedures
- Current use of a thiazide or thiazide like diuretics or use within 5 half-lives of the drug, including metolazone
- Current use of a SGLT-2 inhibitor, or in the treating provider's judgement, contraindication to be withdrawn from current use of an SGLT-2 inhibitor
- Prior heart transplant, critical stenotic valvular disease or complex congenital heart
See the full eligibility criteria
- A clinical diagnosis of chronic heart failure (either systolic or diastolic)
- Chronic daily oral loop diuretic dose use
- eGFR ≥20 mL/min/1.73 m2
- English speaking participants only
- Signed informed consent
- Current use or plan to initiate renal replacement therapy or ultrafiltration
- Significant bladder dysfunction or urinary incontinence
- Inability to comply with the serial urine collection procedures
- Current use of a thiazide or thiazide like diuretics or use within 5 half-lives of the drug, including metolazone
- Current use of a SGLT-2 inhibitor, or in the treating provider's judgement, contraindication to be withdrawn from current use of an SGLT-2 inhibitor
- Prior heart transplant, critical stenotic valvular disease or complex congenital heart
- History of type 1 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, "brittle" diabetes or frequent hypoglycemia or severe hypoglycemic episodes requiring emergent intervention (ER visit or EMS response, glucagon administration or forced...
- History of or current urosepsis or frequent urinary tract infections
- Anemia with hemoglobin \<8g/dL (due to required phlebotomy for the study)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Appears unlikely or unable to participate in the required study procedures, as assessed by the study PI, study coordinator, or designee (ex: clinically-significant psychiatric, addictive, or neurological disease)
- Inability to give written informed consent or follow study protocol
- Severe peripheral artery disease, previous amputation, or threatened amputation
- Life expectancy \< 3 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.