Sodium/Glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors (SGLT2i) Therapy in Duchenne Cardiomyopathy

Recruiting Phase 1 Interventional Study
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
8 – 18
Sex
Male
Trial phase
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
10 (estimated)
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
This is a pharmacokinetic study (PK Study) to better understand empagliflozin dosing in pediatric Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients. Empagliflozin is currently used off-label in this population due to the mortality benefits seen in adult cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Investigators will perform PK studies in DMD patients of various ages and weights to better understand the PK profile (absorp…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical phenotype of DMD confirmed with muscle biopsy or genotype * Presence of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) imaging by CMR * Either normal or mildly depressed systolic function (LVEF\>40%) * ≥8 years old and ≤18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Current investigational …
Contacts

Larry W Markham, MD

615 322-7447

larry.w.markham@vumc.org

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Jennifer B Nicotera, RN

615 322-7447

janet.b.nicotera@vumc.org

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