Finerenone + Empagliflozin for Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
(CONFIDENCE Trial)
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests if combining finerenone and empagliflozin can better slow down kidney damage in patients with CKD and T2D compared to using each drug alone. Finerenone protects kidneys, while empagliflozin lowers blood sugar. Empagliflozin has shown significant improvements in glycemic control, body weight, and blood pressure, and finerenone has demonstrated improved outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. The study will measure protein levels in urine to assess effectiveness.
Research Team
Eligibility Criteria
Adults with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes can join this trial. They should have a certain level of protein in their urine, stable kidney function within specific limits, and controlled blood sugar levels. Participants must be on ACE inhibitors or ARBs for at least a month but not both. Those with very high or low blood pressure, severe liver issues, or taking certain other medications are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Empagliflozin (SGLT2 Inhibitor)
- Finerenone (Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist)
Empagliflozin is already approved in Canada, Japan for the following indications:
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
- Chronic kidney disease
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Bayer
Lead Sponsor
Bill Anderson
Bayer
Chief Executive Officer since 2023
BSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas, MSc in Chemical Engineering and Management from MIT
Michael Devoy
Bayer
Chief Medical Officer since 2014
MD, PhD