Effect of Dapagliflozin in Myocardial Fibrosis and Ventricular Function in Patients With a ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Summary

The DAPA-STEMI trial investigates whether dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i), reduces heart muscle scarring (fibrosis) and improves heart function after a ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The trial will use cardiac MRI to measure changes in heart structure and function over six months. Patients aged 30-85 who have had a recent STEMI will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo. The study aims to provide mechanistic insights into heart failure prevention after heart attacks.

Timeline

Start

2021-05-30

Primary completion

2025-03-31

Completion

2025-03-31

Publications

• Background Perea RJ, Morales-Ruiz M, Ortiz-Perez JT, Bosch X, Andreu D, Borras R, Acosta J, Penela D, Prat-Gonzalez S, de Caralt TM, Martinez M, Morales-Romero B, Lasalvia L, Donnelly J, Jimenez W, Mira A, Mont L, Berruezo A. Utility of galectin-3 in predicting post-infarct remodeling after acute myocardial infarction based on extracellular volume fraction mapping. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Nov 15;223:458-464. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.08.070. Epub 2016 Aug 8.
• Background Ortega-Paz L, Cristobal H, Ortiz-Perez JT, Garcia de Frutos P, Mendieta G, Sandoval E, Rodriguez JJ, Ortega E, Garcia-Alvarez A, Brugaletta S, Sabate M, Dantas AP. Direct actions of dapagliflozin and interactions with LCZ696 and spironolactone on cardiac fibroblasts of patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction. ESC Heart Fail. 2023 Feb;10(1):453-464. doi: 10.1002/ehf2.14186. Epub 2022 Oct 27.
• Ortega-Paz L, Laudani C, Sionis A, Vidal-Cales P, Arevalos V, Andrea R, Morr CI, De Diego O, Ortega E, Jimenez-Trinidad FR, Dantas AP, Angiolillo DJ, Sabate M, Ortiz-Perez JT, Brugaletta S. Effect of DAPAgliflozin on Myocardial Fibrosis and Ventricular Function in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction-DAPA-STEMI Trial. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis. 2025 Jun 11;12(6):220. doi: 10.3390/jcdd12060220.

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