SGLT2 Inhibitor Use After Acute Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Cohort Study
- Conditions
- Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
- Interventions
- Drug: SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., dapagliflozin, empagliflozin)Drug: DPP4 inhibitors
- Registration Number
- NCT07198191
- Lead Sponsor
- Yonsei University
- Brief Summary
This observational, retrospective cohort study aims to evaluate the impact of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor use after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Using the nationwide database from the Korean National Health Insurance Service, the investigators will compare cardiovascular outcomes between patients treated with SGLT2 inhibitors and those treated with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitors after AMI. The study period includes patients diagnosed with AMI between September 2014 and June 2021, with follow-up data available through June 2022. The primary outcomes include major cardiovascular events (death, myocardial infarction, stroke) and bleeding events. This study will provide real-world evidence on the effectiveness and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors in routine clinical practice following AMI among patients with T2DM in Korea.
- Detailed Description
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have demonstrated substantial cardiovascular benefits in patients with heart failure and chronic kidney disease, independent of glucose-lowering effects. However, their role in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), particularly in the early post-infarction period, has been less clear. Recently, the DAPA-MI and EMPACT-MI randomized controlled trials have provided important insights. In DAPA-MI, approximately 1 year of dapagliflozin therapy in patients with recent AMI improved cardiometabolic outcomes but did not reduce the composite endpoint of cardiovascular death or hospitalization for heart failure compared with placebo. Similarly, in EMPACT-MI, treatment with empagliflozin among high-risk patients following AMI did not significantly lower the risk of first hospitalization for heart failure or all-cause death compared with placebo. These findings highlight the need for complementary large-scale real-world data to further clarify the clinical utility of SGLT2 inhibitors in this population.
This investigator-initiated observational cohort study utilizes de-identified claims data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) to evaluate clinical outcomes associated with SGLT2 inhibitor use in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) after AMI. The study population includes adult patients (≥19 years) hospitalized with AMI (ICD-10 codes I21-I23) between September 2014 and June 2021. Patients are stratified based on use of SGLT2 inhibitors versus dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitors following the index event. Exclusion criteria include prior SGLT2 inhibitor use within 12 months before AMI, malignancy, cardiogenic shock, or missing ICD-10 data.
Outcomes of interest include major adverse cardiovascular events (all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, recurrent MI, ischemic stroke) and bleeding events (major bleeding, site-specific bleeding, transfusion). Propensity-score matching is performed to adjust for baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Cox proportional hazards models are used to estimate hazard ratios for outcomes.
The primary endpoint is the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Secondary endpoints include individual cardiovascular events, hospitalization for heart failure, and bleeding events. Subgroup analyses assess outcomes according to comorbid chronic heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and concomitant thiazolidinedione therapy.
This study provides real-world evidence on the effectiveness and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors in routine clinical practice following AMI among patients with T2DM in Korea, thereby complementing randomized trial data and informing guideline recommendations for this high-risk population.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 200000
- Adults aged ≥19 years
- Hospitalization with a primary diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction between September 2014 and June 2021
- Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
- Prescription of either an SGLT2 inhibitor or a DPP4 inhibitor after index AMI
- Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus
- Gestational diabetes mellitus
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD) or history of kidney transplantation
- No use of either SGLT2 inhibitor or DPP4 inhibitor after index AMI
- Short-term use of SGLT2 inhibitor or DPP4 inhibitor (less than 30 days)
- Concomitant use of SGLT2 inhibitor and DPP4 inhibitor
- Incomplete or missing data for key study variables
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description SGLT2 Inhibitor Group SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g., dapagliflozin, empagliflozin) Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who were prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors after acute myocardial infarction. DPP4 Inhibitor Group DPP4 inhibitors Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who were prescribed DPP4 inhibitors after acute myocardial infarction.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Incidence of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) From index date (hospitalization for AMI), upto 365 days MACE defined as a composite of cardiovascular death, non-fatal myocardial infarction, and non-fatal ischemic stroke.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Incidence of Cardiovascular Death From index hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, upto 365 days Death from cardiovascular causes, including sudden cardiac death, myocardial infarction, heart failure, or stroke.
Incidence of Non-fatal Ischemic Stroke From index hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, upto 365 days Hospitalization with a primary diagnosis of ischemic stroke, excluding fatal events.
Incidence of Hospital Admission for Heart Failure From index hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, upto 365 days Hospitalization with a primary diagnosis of heart failure
Incidence of All-cause Death From index hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, upto 365 days Death from any cause during follow-up.
Incidence of Non-fatal Myocardial Infarction From index hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction, upto 365 days Hospitalization with a primary diagnosis of myocardial infarction (ICD-10 I21-I22), excluding fatal events.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System
🇰🇷Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System🇰🇷Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea