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RECRUITINGPhase 4INTERVENTIONAL

Anti-atherosclerotic Efficacy of Selected Antidiabetic Drugs in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Pre-diabetes

A Randomized, Open-label, Clinical Trial Evaluating the Anti-atherosclerotic Efficacy of Selected Antidiabetic Drugs in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Pre-diabetes

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About This Trial

The purpose of the study is to compare the anti-atherosclerotic efficacy of oral treatment with a GLP-1 analogue (semaglutide) or an SGLT-2 (so-called "flozin") inhibitor (dapagliflozin) versus routine treatment (metformin) in patients with pre-diabetes and diagnosed coronary artery disease at 24 months. The diagnosis of coronary artery disease will be defined as the presence of coronary atherosclerosis confirmed by coronary artery computed tomography (coronary CT). The study will evaluate the effect of treatment with flozin vs. semaglutide compared to treatment with metformin on the progression/regression of coronary atherosclerosis, change in plaque character, and control of cardiovascular risk factors.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Age 18 - 80 - Diagnosed coronary artery disease (coronary artery stenosis of at least 20% with a reference diameter of \>2.5 mm or status after percutaneous coronary revascularization procedure found on coronary CT scan) - Coronary CT scan performed \<3 months after inclusion in the study, at least of good quality - Pre-diabetic status defined as fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg% or Hba1c 5.70-6.49% (measurement documented at the screening/randomization appointment or within 30 days prior to the screening/randomization appointment) or documented, positive result of an oral glucose load test (fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg% and 140-199 mg% 2h after a 75 g oral glucose load) performed up to 30 days before the screening/randomization appointment - Stable treatment and control of cardiovascular risk factors, including dietary and lifestyle management for at least 4 weeks - Willing and able to give willing to sign a consent form to participate in the study - Willing and able, according to the researcher, to comply with all the requirements of the study Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Severe valvular defect - Clinical condition requiring surgical treatment of coronary artery disease - Status after coronary artery bypass surgery - Diagnosed diabetes or Hba1c\>=6.5% at screening/randomization appointment - Other severe medical conditions requiring scheduled hospital treatment at the time of the study - Severe musculoskeletal conditions requiring specific rehabilitation recommendations - Diagnosed heart failure - Presence of an artificial valve, cardiac pacing system or other implantable device (such as a cardioverter defibrillator) - Severe arrhythmia/unexplained loss of consciousness - Other contraindications to physical activity - No consent to participate in the study - Use of glucose-lowering drugs other than metformin - Use of weight-loss drugs - Condition after bariatric surgery ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 - 80 * Diagnosed coronary artery disease (coronary artery stenosis of at least 20% with a reference diameter of \>2.5 mm or status after percutaneous coronary revascularization procedure found on coronary CT scan) * Coronary CT scan performed \<3 months after inclusion in the study, at least of good quality * Pre-diabetic status defined as fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg% or Hba1c 5.70-6.49% (measurement documented at the screening/randomization appointment or within 30 days prior to the screening/randomization appointment) or documented, positive result of an oral glucose load test (fasting blood glucose 100-125 mg% and 140-199 mg% 2h after a 75 g oral glucose load) performed up to 30 days before the screening/randomization appointment * Stable treatment and control of cardiovascular risk factors, including dietary and lifestyle management for at least 4 weeks * Willing and able to give informed consent to participate in the study * Willing and able, according to the researcher, to comply with all the requirements of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Severe valvular defect * Clinical condition requiring surgical treatment of coronary artery disease * Status after coronary artery bypass surgery * Diagnosed diabetes or Hba1c\>=6.5% at screening/randomization appointment * Other severe medical conditions requiring scheduled hospital treatment at the time of the study * Severe musculoskeletal conditions requiring specific rehabilitation recommendations * Diagnosed heart failure * Presence of an artificial valve, cardiac pacing system or other implantable device (such as a cardioverter defibrillator) * Severe arrhythmia/unexplained loss of consciousness * Other contraindications to physical activity * No consent to participate in the study * Use of glucose-lowering drugs other than metformin * Use of weight-loss drugs * Condition after bariatric surgery * Diagnosed liver disease or ALT, AST above three times the upper limit of normal at screening appointment * Uncompensated hyperthyroidism * Pancreatic cancer * Medullary thyroid cancer * History of anaphylactic shock after iodine contrast administration * Chronic kidney disease (eGFR \<45 ml/min/1.73 m2) * History of pancreatitis or active pancreatitis * Body mass index (BMI) \>40 kg/m2 * Pregnancy/lactation * Participation in another clinical trial * Other known contraindications to treatment with metformin, dapagliflozin or semaglutide

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

Semaglutide 14 MG [Rybelsus]

Semaglutide 3 mg daily - up-titrated to 7 mg daily if well tolerated - up-titrated to 14 mg daily if well tolerated

DRUG

Dapagliflozin (Forxiga)

Dapagliflozin 10 mg daily

DRUG

Metformin

Metformin 500 mg daily (up-titrated to 1000 mg daily if indicated)

BEHAVIORAL

Optimal Medical Therapy (OMT) And Lifestyle Intervention

* cardiological counselling aiming to reduce risk factors of atherosclerosis progression (LDL target, optimal medical therapy, comorbidities management, electrocardiogram) in accordance with current European Society of Cardiology guidelines * dietary counselling * body weight management * advice on optimizing physical activity levels * advice on how to quit smoking if applicable * psychological counselling

Locations (1)

National Institute of Cardiology, Department of Coronary Artery and Structural Heart Diseases
Warsaw, Poland