RecruitingPhase 2NCT05726032

Empagliflozin in Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites

Effects of Empagliflozin on Natriuresis and Volume Overload in Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites


Sponsor

Yale University

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Sep 11, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

A proof-of-concept placebo-controlled trial to explore the acute and 14-day effects of empagliflozin on natriuresis and total body water in patients with cirrhosis and ascites. We will additionally investigate its effect on neurohumoral activation, and renal hemodynamics.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a drug called Empagliflozin 10 MG and a drug called Matching Placebo for people with cirrhosis and liver failure. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DRUGEmpagliflozin 10 MG

Participants will be randomized to Empagliflozin 10 mg or placebo for 14 days. A 14 day washout period follows and then participants is crossed over to the alternate treatment for 14 days.

DRUGMatching Placebo

Participants will be randomized to Empagliflozin 10 mg or placebo for 14 days. A 14 day washout period follows and then participants is crossed over to the alternate treatment for 14 days.


Locations(1)

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

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