New treatment option for Diabetes Type 2
Official title Canagliflozin Targeting Vascular Inflammation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05427084
What this study is testing
What is Canagliflozin?
Canagliflozin is an investigational medicine, given as an once-daily pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for diabetes type 2.
Also referred to as Invokana.
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
- CANTOR SING is a pilot single center double blinded randomized study. The investigators will compare the effect of canagliflozin (300 mg daily - intervention arm) vs.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
- Time commitment: about 6 months
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
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
- 1) Stable CAD (over 60 days post-myocardial infarction).
- 2) Diabetes
- 3) given informed consent.
You likely can't join if
- severe LV dysfunction (EF\<50%);
- decompensated heart failure;
- active infection (e.g. pneumonia, active skin infections, and on antibiotics);
- active inflammatory conditions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, SLE, systemic anti-inflammatory therapy (e.g...
- pregnancy (all women of child bearing potential will have a negative BHCG test;
- breastfeeding;
See the full eligibility criteria
- 1) Stable CAD (over 60 days post-myocardial infarction).
- 2) Diabetes
- 3) given informed consent.
- severe LV dysfunction (EF\<50%);
- decompensated heart failure;
- active infection (e.g. pneumonia, active skin infections, and on antibiotics);
- active inflammatory conditions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, SLE, systemic anti-inflammatory therapy (e.g. prednisone, methotrexate));
- pregnancy (all women of child bearing potential will have a negative BHCG test;
- breastfeeding;
- Women of childbearing potential who refuse to use two forms of contraception (this includes at least one form of highly effective and one effective method of contraception) throughout the study OR men capable of...
- glomerular filtration rate (GFR) \<50 ml/min/1.72m2;
- Use of p-glycoprotein inhibitor (e.g. cyclosporine, verapamil, or quinidine) or a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor (e.g. ritonavir, clarithromycin, or ketoconazole);
- Hemoglobin \< 105(women) \<110 (men) g/L; WBC \< 3.0x 10(9)/L, platelet count\< 110x 10(9)/L;
- Patient with a history of cirrhosis, chronic active hepatitis or severe hepatic disease or with alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal.
- unable to give informed consent;
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 study runs about 6 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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.