๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-02

Early Metabolic Adaptations to SGLT2 Inhibition in Heart Failure (NCT05885607)

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this observational study is to learn about SGLT2 inhibition medications in patients with symptomatic heart failure who are clinically prescribed FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitors. The main question it aims to answer is: * What are the impacts of SGLT2 inhibition on systemic metabolomic and proteomic profiles? Participants will be asked to do the following before and after being prescribed a SGLT2i. * Six-minute walk testd * Calf MRI with plantar flexion exercise * Blood sample collection

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Pennsylvania โ€” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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