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Clinical Trials/NCT03554200
NCT03554200
Terminated
Phase 2

Effect of Empagliflozin on Cardiac Output in Patients With Acute Heart Failure (EMPA Acute Heart Failure)

RWTH Aachen University1 site in 1 country19 target enrollmentJune 11, 2018

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Intervention
Empagliflozin
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sponsor
RWTH Aachen University
Enrollment
19
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
effect of Empagliflozin 10mg qd versus placebo on cardiac output in patients with acute heart failure
Status
Terminated
Last Updated
3 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

In this study the investigators are aiming to treat patients with acute heart failure with or without diabetes with Empagliflozin or placebo. Given the beneficial effects of Empagliflozin on heart failure hospitalization in the EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial, the investigators do expect a similar beneficial effect to be present in patients with acute heart failure. Acute heart failure is a state of hydropic decompensation resulting in dyspnea and congestions, caused by different etiologies of cardiac disease. Recompensation is reached by application of diuretic drugs and fluid restriction.

Detailed Description

In the present study patients will be randomized into 2 groups (standard of care + Empagliflozin 10 mg/d or standard of care + placebo). Cardiac output will be assessed by a medical device for noninvasive monitoring of hemodynamic parameters (cardiac output, systemic vascular resistance, stroke volume and blood pressure) using finger cuff technology for pulse contour analysis. These investigations will inform about Empagliflozin dependent effects on hemodynamic and cardiac function in patients with acute heart failure. The investigation will further assess the therapeutic efficacy of Empagliflozin on heart failure symptoms using objective (respiratory rate, oxygen requirement, peak expiratory flow rate, urinary volume, body weight, diuretic requirement, length of hospital stay) and well accepted, patient orientated secondary endpoints. In addition, metabolic regulators and parameters relevant for cardiac function and substrate metabolism will be assessed to further investigate possible mechanisms of Empagliflozin-dependent actions on cardiac function.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
June 11, 2018
End Date
October 29, 2020
Last Updated
3 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Patients with acute heart failure with associated signs or symptoms (dyspnea on exertion, orthopnea, paroxysmal dyspnea, peripheral oedema, chest x-ray with pulmonary congestion)
  • Serum levels of NT-proBNP ≥ 1000 pg/ml within 48 hours of Informed Consent
  • Written informed consent prior to study participation

Exclusion Criteria

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Participants of child-bearing age without adequate contraception
  • Pregnancy or lactating females
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Acute coronary syndrome within 30 days prior to randomization
  • Planned or recent percutaneous or surgical coronary intervention within 30 days prior to randomization
  • Signs of ketoacidosis and/or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (pH ≤ 7.30 and glucose \>14 mmol/l and HCO3- ≤ 18 mmol/l)
  • Signs of uncontrolled active infection
  • Dyspnea due to non-cardiac causes (severe pulmonary disease, anemia, severe obesity), non-HF causes such as acute or chronic respiratory disorders
  • Coronary artery disease with requirement for revascularization within the study period

Arms & Interventions

Empagliflozin

Patients will receive empagliflozin 10 mg qd for a period of 30 days.

Intervention: Empagliflozin

Placebo

Patients of the placebo arm will receive placebo tablets qd for a period of 30 days.

Intervention: Placebo

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

effect of Empagliflozin 10mg qd versus placebo on cardiac output in patients with acute heart failure

Time Frame: 30 days

by ClearSight System

Secondary Outcomes

  • Cardio vascular(30 days)
  • change of microbiome(30 days)
  • Hemodynamics(30 days)
  • Exercise Capacity(30 days)
  • Blood(30 days)
  • Clinical judged diuretic requirement(30 days)
  • Effect of Empagliflozin 10 mg daily on Left ventricular systolic function(30 days)
  • Diuretic response(30 days)
  • Patient-reported dyspnea(30 days)
  • Effect of Empagliflozin on systemic quality of life(30 days)
  • Effect of Empagliflozin on hospitalization due to cardiovascular causes or readmission for heart failure or renal failure(30 days)
  • Effect of Empagliflozin on death due to cardiovascular causes(30 days)
  • Urine(30 days)
  • Body weight(30 days)
  • Respiratory rate(30 days)
  • Kidney injury risk score(30 days)
  • Peak expiratory flow rate(30 days)
  • Oxygen(30 days)
  • Effect of Empagliflozin 10 mg daily on Left ventricular diastolic function(30 days)

Study Sites (1)

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