Effect of Liraglutide on Epicardial Fat in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effect of Liraglutide, (Victoza®), on the fat surrounding the heart.Excessive amount of the fat around the heart is common in people with type 2 diabetes and can be associated with poor sugar control. Liraglutide is an injectable prescription medicine that can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Timeline

Start

2014-03

Primary completion

2017-03

Completion

2017-03

Publications

• Iacobellis G, Mohseni M, Bianco SD, Banga PK. Liraglutide causes large and rapid epicardial fat reduction. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2017 Feb;25(2):311-316. doi: 10.1002/oby.21718.

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