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SGLT2 Inhibitors on Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression Via Perivascular Adipose Tissue in Diabetes
Sponsor: Junjie Yang
Summary
This study is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial to test whether an SGLT2 inhibitor (dapagliflozin), a type of diabetes medication, can slow down or even reverse the progression of coronary atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the coronary arteries) in patients with type 2 diabetes. The effect may be mediated by improving the function of perivascular adipose tissue. A total of 144 adults with type 2 diabetes and stable coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to receive either dapagliflozin plus standard diabetes and cardiovascular care (intervention group) or standard care alone (control group) for 18 months. Serial coronary CT angiography and other assessments will be performed to evaluate changes in coronary plaque volume, CT-derived fractional flow reserve, perivascular fat radiomics score, and various metabolic and inflammatory markers, to determine whether SGLT2 inhibition reduces cardiovascular risk.
Official title: Effects of SGLT2 Inhibitors on Coronary Atherosclerosis Progression in Diabetes Mediated by Perivascular Adipose Tissue: The SCOPE Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 78 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
144
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2026-05-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Dapagliflozin (DAPA)
Dapagliflozin 10 mg tablet administered orally once daily for 18 months, in addition to standard diabetes and cardiovascular care, to evaluate its effects on coronary atherosclerosis progression mediated by perivascular adipose tissue in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Standard Care (Treatment as Usual)
Standard glycemic and cardiovascular management according to clinical guidelines, excluding SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, or DPP-4 inhibitors, for 18 months.
Locations (2)
The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
The Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China