Clinical Research Directory

Early GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and SGLT2 Inhibitor Add-On Strategies in Adults With Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome Stage 2-3, and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease

This retrospective observational target-trial emulation uses electronic health record data from the TriNetX US Collaborative Network to compare early treatment intensification strategies in adults with obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stage 2-3, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease who initiate a GLP-1 receptor agonist or an SGLT2 inhibitor as background therapy. Within each background-therapy cohort, patients who added the complementary class within 90 days of initiation were compared against patients who did not, with prespecified comparisons against both the overall non-complementary cohort and the analytical subset who initiated usual-care add-on therapy (DPP-4 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, or insulin) within the same window. The primary outcome is all-cause mortality over 60 months, with major adverse cardiovascular, kidney, and liver outcomes also evaluated. Propensity-score matching is used to reduce bias from nonrandom treatment selection.

Early Add-On Combination of GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and SGLT2 Inhibitor in People With Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Stage 2-3

This retrospective observational target-trial emulation uses electronic health record data from the TriNetX US Collaborative Network to compare early treatment intensification strategies in adults with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic stage 2-3 who initiate a GLP-1 receptor agonist or an SGLT2 inhibitor. The study compares patients who, within 90 days of starting background therapy, add the alternate agent, add a DPP-4 inhibitor or sulfonylurea, or do not receive early add-on therapy. The primary outcome is all-cause mortality over 36 months, with secondary cardiorenal outcomes also evaluated. Propensity-score methods are used to reduce bias from nonrandom treatment selection.

Study on Construction of Whole Lifecycle Cohort, Big Data Management and Clinical Prognosis of Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome

This is a single-center observational registry study aiming to establish a structured clinical and multimodal imaging database for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) populations and to support lifecycle follow-up and outcome management. Adult patients aged 18-80 years with cardiovascular, kidney, and/or metabolic diseases or key data for CKM phenotyping will be enrolled at the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University. The study integrates retrospective data entry and prospective follow-up, including clinical records, laboratory tests, medications, electrocardiography, echocardiography, vascular function assessment, carotid and abdominal ultrasound, bone density, coronary CTA and post-processing data. The primary outcome is the first occurrence of a cardiorenal composite endpoint. Participants will be followed for up to 5 years through active annual follow-up and passive monthly data updates to support risk stratification, real-world evidence generation, and CKM management pathway optimization.

Inspire HER: Inspiring the Heart and Emotions for Radical Health

Poor heart health puts Black women at risk for a shorter life with more illness than people of any other non-indigenous racial group. We will refine and conduct a randomized, wait-list controlled trial of Inspire HER (a heart health lifestyle intervention for Black women that provides health education, physical activity, and social resources). We will also compare Inspire HER and Black Impact (a heart health intervention for Black men) data to study how women and men respond differently to stress. This trial aligns with American Heart Association's pledge to address heart health equity through new interventions that consider the person and the circumstances with which they live.

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome in Shanghai Zicitizens

The main purpose of this study is to conduct follow-up assessments and update the cardiorenal outcomes among the STONE cohort that was established during 2016-2017. The secondary aim is to compare metabolic risk factors, metabolic disturbances, and clinically relevant metabolic outcomes between the follow-up period and the baseline assessment. The exploratory goal is to examine the relationships between changes in risk factors and clinical outcomes in the participants. The study is planned to begin in May 2025 and will finalize the data collection for the entire population by June 2026. During this time, participants will be categorized based on CKM staging. The follow-up phase will continue until 2035.

Mechanisms and Interventions for Physical Activity in Frail Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic Syndrome Patients: A Temporal Self-Regulation Approach

Longitudinal physical activity data and associated factors were collected at baseline (diagnosis), 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month follow-ups in cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome patients.

Swiss Cardiovascular-Kidney-Liver-Metabolic (CKLM) Registry

The aim of this clinical and exploratory Swiss Cardiovascular-Kidney-Liver-Metabolic (CKLM) Registry is to establish high quality prevalence and incidence database for Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome, its major contributors, and the extent of the respective organ damaged.