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Heart Failure AcutePhase 4DAPA-TONICNCT06442280

SGLT-2 Inhibitor and High-Dose Furosemide Plus Small-Volume Hypertonic Saline Solution in Acute HF

A Phase 4 study testing Dapagliflozin tablet, Hypertonic Saline Solution, 1 Ml and Furosemide Injection in people with Heart Failure Acute and Diabetes Type 2, run by University of Palermo.

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Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the current investigation is to demonstrate the efficacy of high-dose furosemide plus small-volume hypertonic saline solution and a Sodium-Glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor among patients admitted for acute exacerbation of heart failure, in determining a significant increase in diuresis and… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 89 years
What is being tested?
Dapagliflozin tablet, Hypertonic Saline Solution, 1 Ml and Furosemide Injection
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
544 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jun 2024to 30 Mar 2026
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 40 to 89 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • acute heart failure;
  • diabetes type 2.

Who cannot join

  • low estimated glomerular filtration rate;
  • hypernatremia;
  • diabetes type 1;
  • non-cardiac causes of dyspnea;
  • cardiogenic shock;
  • recent occurrence of Acute Coronary Syndrome;
  • ketoacidosis;
  • hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet.

Antonino Tuttolomondo, Professor contact

+39 091 6552115

bruno.tuttolomondo@unipa.it

Giuseppe Miceli, PhD contact

+39 0916552197

miceli.gpp@gmail.com

About this study

Official title: Enhanced Diuresis and Natriuresis in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure Patients Treated With SGLT-2 Inhibitor and High-Dose Furosemide Plus Small-Volume Hypertonic Saline Solution: A Clinical Trial

The purpose of the current investigation is to demonstrate the efficacy of high-dose furosemide plus small-volume hypertonic saline solution and a Sodium-Glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor among patients admitted for acute exacerbation of heart failure, in determining a significant increase in diuresis and natriuresis. It is also accompanied by a rapid reduction in body weight and a substantial decrease in hospitalization length without compromising renal function.

Read the detailed description

All enrolled patients will undergo a comprehensive physical examination post-randomization. This examination will involve a meticulous assessment of congestive heart failure (CHF) indicators, encompassing the measurement of bodyweight (BW) (taken in the morning before breakfast), supine and standing blood pressure (BP [average of 3 readings]), and heart rate (HR). Fasting blood samples will be collected daily throughout the hospital stay to ascertain serum laboratory parameters (creatinine, sodium, potassium, and N-terminal pro b-type natriuretic peptide) until achieving a clinically stabilized condition. Urine output will be measured daily, also to detect creatinine, sodium, potassium urinary levels and glycosuria. Additionally, an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram (to derive EF using the modified Simpson rule with 2 cross-sectional views [4- and 2-chamber apical views], right atrium volume (RA volume, ml/m2), left atrial volume (LA volume ml/m2), inferior vena cava diameter (IVC diameter, cm), interventricular septum thickness at end-diastole (IVSd, cm), right ventricular basal diameter at end-diastole (RVD1 basal, mm), right ventricular mid diameter at end-diastole (RVD2 mid, mm), right ventricular longitudinal diameter at end-diastole (RVD3 long, mm), right ventricular outflow tract at proximal and distal (RVOT prox and distal, mm), fractional area change (FAC, %), E wave dominant (m/s), A wave dominant (m/s), tricuspid valve E/A wave ratio (E/ATrV), tissue Doppler echocardiography (TDE, ms), eak velocity in early diastole of tricuspid annulus (TDI) (m/s), tricuspid valve e'/a' ratio (TDI, m/s), peak systolic velocity tricuspid annulus (Pulsed TDI, m/s) will be conducted prior to hospital discharge.

Patients will be categorized into 4 groups: the first group will undergo 15 minutes intravenous infusion of furosemide combined with hypertonic saline solutions (100 mL) twice daily along with severe water restriction (< 500 mL); the second group will receive intravenous furosemide as a bolus twice daily and severe water restriction (< 500 mL) without hypertonic saline solutions; the third group will undergo 15 minutes intravenous infusion of furosemide combined with hypertonic saline solutions (100 mL) twice daily, severe water restriction (< 500 mL), and SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin); the fourth group will receive intravenous furosemide as a bolus without hypertonic saline solutions twice daily, severe water restriction (< 500 mL), and SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin). The groups will maintain a normal sodium intake (120 mmol/day). The daily furosemide dosage will be determined based on diuretic requirements, urinary output, BP readings, and the severity of congestion signs and symptoms. The hypertonic saline solutions dosage for each patient (in groups 1 and 3) will be determined following these guidelines: for serum Na values of 125 milliequivalent/L, the hypertonic saline solutions concentration will be 4.6%; for serum Na values between 126 and 135 milliequivalent/L, the hypertonic saline solutions concentration will be 3.5%; and for serum Na values of 135 milliequivalent/L, the hypertonic saline solutions concentration will range between 1.4% and 2.4%. Throughout the study period, patients diagnosed with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) will receive angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, sartans, angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitors, beta blockers, and mineralocorticoid inhibitors. The objective is to optimize heart failure therapy in alignment with the most recent European Society of Cardiology guidelines published in August 2023. Daily, there will be meticulous monitoring of body weight (in the morning before breakfast) and 24-hour urinary volume measurements. Serum and urinary laboratory parameters will be assessed daily until achieving a clinically stabilized condition, defined as a shift in New York Heart Association functional class to at least second b and reaching the ideal body weight calculated via the Lorenz formula. Upon attaining this clinically stabilized state, intravenous administration of furosemide and hypertonic saline solutions will cease, transitioning to oral furosemide administration, while maintaining the unchanged optimal therapy post-discharge according to the standard protocol.

Being tested
Dapagliflozin tablet, Hypertonic Saline Solution, 1 Ml, Furosemide Injection
Keywords
Acute Heart Failure, Diabetes Type 2, SGLT-2 inhibitors, Furosemide, Hypertonic Solution
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Dapagliflozin tabletDrug

    Also called SGLT2 inhibitor

    Dapagliflozin 10 mg 1 tablet once daily

  • Hypertonic Saline Solution, 1 MlDrug

    Also called Hypertonic Solution, Saline

    Intravenous infusion of furosemide combined with hypertonic saline solutions (100 mL) twice daily

  • Furosemide InjectionDrug

    Also called FUROSEMIDE

    Furosemide 20 mg

Study groups in NCT06442280
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Dapa-TonicExperimentalThis group will undergo a 15-minute intravenous infusion of furosemide combined with hypertonic saline solutions (100 mL) twice daily, severe water restriction (< 500 mL), and SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin).
Receives: Drug: Dapagliflozin tablet; Drug: Hypertonic Saline Solution, 1 Ml
Tonic-PlaceboPlacebo comparatorThis group will undergo a 15-minute intravenous infusion of furosemide combined with hypertonic saline solutions (100 mL) twice daily along with severe water restriction (< 500 mL).
Receives: Drug: Hypertonic Saline Solution, 1 Ml
Furosemide-PlaceboPlacebo comparatorThis group will undergo intravenous furosemide twice daily and severe water restriction (< 500 mL) without hypertonic saline solutions.
Receives: Drug: Furosemide Injection
Dapa-FuroActive comparatorThis group will undergo intravenous furosemide without hypertonic saline solutions twice daily, severe water restriction (< 500 mL), and SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin).
Receives: Drug: Dapagliflozin tablet; Drug: Furosemide Injection

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Diuresis from the baseline and up to 1 week

    Daily urinary volume (mL) are detected by chemiluminescence immunoassay.

    Measured: an average of 1 week

  2. Natriuresis from the baseline and up to 1 week

    Daily natriuresis (mEq/L) are detected by chemiluminescence immunoassay.

    Measured: an average of 1 week

  3. Length of hospital stay

    Duration of hospital stay in days.

    Measured: immediately after the intervention

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Kidney function during treatment

    Daily evaluation of creatinine (mg/dL).

    Measured: an average of 1 week

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Jun 2024
  2. Study startJun 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion31 Jan 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Mar 2026 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Patients will be categorized into 4 groups: the first group will undergo 15 minutes intravenous infusion of furosemide combined with hypertonic saline solution (100 mL) twice daily along with severe water restriction (\< 500 mL); the second group will receive intravenous furosemide as a bolus twice daily and severe water restriction (\< 500 mL) without hypertonic saline solution; the third group will undergo 15 minutes intravenous infusion of furosemide combined with hypertonic saline solution (100 mL) twice daily, severe water restriction (\< 500 mL), and SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin); the fourth group will receive intravenous furosemide as a bolus without hypertonic saline solution twice daily, severe water restriction (\< 500 mL), and SGLT2 inhibitors (Dapagliflozin).
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
544 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06442280
Sponsor's protocol ID
UPalermo7
Acronym
DAPA-TONIC
Status last verified
Jun 2024
First submitted
19 Jan 2024
Last updated
6 Jun 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • McDonagh TA, Metra M, Adamo M, Gardner RS, Baumbach A, Bohm M, Burri H, Butler J, Celutkiene J, Chioncel O, Cleland JGF, Coats AJS, Crespo-Leiro MG, Farmakis D, Gilard M, Heymans S, Hoes AW, Jaarsma T, Jankowska EA, Lainscak M, Lam CSP, Lyon AR, McMurray JJV, Mebazaa A, Mindham R, Muneretto C, Francesco Piepoli M, Price S, Rosano GMC, Ruschitzka F, Kathrine Skibelund A; ESC Scientific Document Group. 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure. Eur Heart J. 2021 Sep 21;42(36):3599-3726. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab368. No abstract available.

    PubMed 34447992
  • Liszkowski M, Nohria A. Rubbing salt into wounds: hypertonic saline to assist with volume removal in heart failure. Curr Heart Fail Rep. 2010 Sep;7(3):134-9. doi: 10.1007/s11897-010-0018-4.

    PubMed 20607462
  • Arrigo M, Jessup M, Mullens W, Reza N, Shah AM, Sliwa K, Mebazaa A. Acute heart failure. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2020 Mar 5;6(1):16. doi: 10.1038/s41572-020-0151-7.

    PubMed 32139695
  • Parrinello G, Di Pasquale P, Torres D, Cardillo M, Schimmenti C, Lupo U, Iatrino R, Petrantoni R, Montaina C, Giambanco S, Paterna S. Troponin I release after intravenous treatment with high furosemide doses plus hypertonic saline solution in decompensated heart failure trial (Tra-HSS-Fur). Am Heart J. 2012 Sep;164(3):351-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ahj.2012.05.025. Epub 2012 Aug 17.

    PubMed 22980301
  • Parrinello G, Paterna S, Di Pasquale P, Torres D, Mezzero M, Cardillo M, Fasullo S, La Rocca G, Licata G. Changes in estimating echocardiography pulmonary capillary wedge pressure after hypersaline plus furosemide versus furosemide alone in decompensated heart failure. J Card Fail. 2011 Apr;17(4):331-9. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2010.11.003. Epub 2010 Dec 24.

    PubMed 21440872
  • Paterna S, Di Pasquale P, Parrinello G, Fornaciari E, Di Gaudio F, Fasullo S, Giammanco M, Sarullo FM, Licata G. Changes in brain natriuretic peptide levels and bioelectrical impedance measurements after treatment with high-dose furosemide and hypertonic saline solution versus high-dose furosemide alone in refractory congestive heart failure: a double-blind study. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2005 Jun 21;45(12):1997-2003. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2005.01.059.

    PubMed 15963399
  • Xie Y, Wei Y, Li D, Pu J, Ding H, Zhang X. Mechanisms of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure and Their Clinical Value. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 2023 Jan 1;81(1):4-14. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0000000000001380.

    PubMed 36607775
  • Solomon SD, Vaduganathan M, Claggett BL, de Boer RA, DeMets D, Hernandez AF, Inzucchi SE, Kosiborod MN, Lam CSP, Martinez F, Shah SJ, Belohlavek J, Chiang CE, Willem Borleffs CJ, Comin-Colet J, Dobreanu D, Drozdz J, Fang JC, Alcocer Gamba MA, Al Habeeb W, Han Y, Cabrera Honorio JW, Janssens SP, Katova T, Kitakaze M, Merkely B, O'Meara E, Kerr Saraiva JF, Tereschenko SN, Thierer J, Vardeny O, Verma S, Vinh PN, Wilderang U, Zaozerska N, Lindholm D, Petersson M, McMurray JJV. Baseline Characteristics of Patients With HF With Mildly Reduced and Preserved Ejection Fraction: DELIVER Trial. JACC Heart Fail. 2022 Mar;10(3):184-197. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2021.11.006.

    PubMed 35241246
  • Heerspink HJL, Stefansson BV, Correa-Rotter R, Chertow GM, Greene T, Hou FF, Mann JFE, McMurray JJV, Lindberg M, Rossing P, Sjostrom CD, Toto RD, Langkilde AM, Wheeler DC; DAPA-CKD Trial Committees and Investigators. Dapagliflozin in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020 Oct 8;383(15):1436-1446. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2024816. Epub 2020 Sep 24.

    PubMed 32970396
  • Ostermann M, Bellomo R, Burdmann EA, Doi K, Endre ZH, Goldstein SL, Kane-Gill SL, Liu KD, Prowle JR, Shaw AD, Srisawat N, Cheung M, Jadoul M, Winkelmayer WC, Kellum JA; Conference Participants. Controversies in acute kidney injury: conclusions from a Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Conference. Kidney Int. 2020 Aug;98(2):294-309. doi: 10.1016/j.kint.2020.04.020. Epub 2020 Apr 26.

    PubMed 32709292
  • Clark WF, Sontrop JM, Macnab JJ, Suri RS, Moist L, Salvadori M, Garg AX. Urine volume and change in estimated GFR in a community-based cohort study. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2011 Nov;6(11):2634-41. doi: 10.2215/CJN.01990211. Epub 2011 Sep 1.

    PubMed 21885793
  • Oh SW, Han SY. Loop Diuretics in Clinical Practice. Electrolyte Blood Press. 2015 Jun;13(1):17-21. doi: 10.5049/EBP.2015.13.1.17. Epub 2015 Jun 30.

    PubMed 26240596

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Dapagliflozin tablet, Hypertonic Saline Solution, 1 Ml and Furosemide Injection in people with Heart Failure Acute and Diabetes Type 2, run by University of Palermo.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Jun 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Antonino Tuttolomondo, Professor (+39 091 6552115, bruno.tuttolomondo@unipa.it), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Diuresis from the baseline and up to 1 week (time frame: an average of 1 week). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06442280, which also lists 12 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Jun 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.

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