Recruiting PHASE3 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

New treatment option for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Official title EASi-PROTKT™ - A Study to Test Vicadrostat (BI 690517) Taken Together With Empagliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07064473

What this study is testing

What is Vicadrostat?

Vicadrostat is an investigational medicine, given as a pill taken by mouth, being studied as a potential treatment for diabetes mellitus, type 2.

Also referred to as BI 690517.

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
This study is open to adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. People can join the study if they have these conditions and do not have a history of heart failure.
  • Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
  • Time commitment: about 4 years
  • You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.

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

  • At least 18 years old at time of consent
  • Signed and dated written informed consent in accordance with ICH-GCP and local legislation prior to admission to the trial
  • Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be ready and able to use highly effective methods of birth control per ICH M3 (R2).
  • Participants with medical history of hypertension and on active pharmacological treatment
  • Participants with medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and on active pharmacological treatment

You likely can't join if

  • History of HF or hospitalization for HF or treatment of HF
  • Atrial fibrillation or Atrial flutter with a resting heart rate \>110 beats per minute (bpm) documented by echocardiogram (ECG) at Visit 1 (screening)
  • Advanced untreated conduction disease or untreated clinically relevant ventricular arrhythmia at Visit 1 (screening)
  • Treatment with an Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA)
  • Treatment with amiloride or other potassium-sparing diuretic
  • Receiving the following treatments at Visit 1 (screening) or requiring such treatment before Visit 2 (randomisation), or planned during the trial:
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • At least 18 years old at time of consent
  • Signed and dated written informed consent in accordance with ICH-GCP and local legislation prior to admission to the trial
  • Women of childbearing potential (WOCBP) must be ready and able to use highly effective methods of birth control per ICH M3 (R2).
  • Participants with medical history of hypertension and on active pharmacological treatment
  • Participants with medical history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and on active pharmacological treatment
  • Established cardiovascular (CV) disease and on active pharmacological treatment
  • At least one additional risk factor for developing heart failure (HF)
What rules you out
  • History of HF or hospitalization for HF or treatment of HF
  • Atrial fibrillation or Atrial flutter with a resting heart rate \>110 beats per minute (bpm) documented by echocardiogram (ECG) at Visit 1 (screening)
  • Advanced untreated conduction disease or untreated clinically relevant ventricular arrhythmia at Visit 1 (screening)
  • Treatment with an Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA)
  • Treatment with amiloride or other potassium-sparing diuretic
  • Receiving the following treatments at Visit 1 (screening) or requiring such treatment before Visit 2 (randomisation), or planned during the trial:
  • A direct renin inhibitor (e.g. aliskiren)
  • More than one Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) and/or Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) (including Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi)) used simultaneously
  • Other aldosterone synthase inhibitors (e.g. baxdrostat)
  • Systemic mineralocorticoid replacement therapy (e.g. fludrocortisone) Further exclusion criteria apply.

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Anniston, Alabama, United States
  • Fairhope, Alabama, United States
  • Guntersville, Alabama, United States
  • Chandler, Arizona, United States
  • Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Sun City West, Arizona, United States
  • Tempe, Arizona, United States
  • Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • Yuma, Arizona, United States
  • Beverly Hills, California, United States
  • Canoga Park, California, United States
  • Concord, California, United States
  • Huntington Park, California, United States
  • La Mesa, California, United States
  • Lancaster, California, United States
  • Long Beach, California, United States
  • Orange, California, United States
  • Pomona, California, United States
  • San Bernardino, California, United States
  • San Diego, California, United States

+ 835 more site(s).

Compensation & support

Compensation mentioned.

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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 4 years 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 Anniston, Alabama, United States; Fairhope, Alabama, United States; Guntersville, Alabama, United States; Chandler, Arizona, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Sun City West, Arizona, United States and 849 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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