To Evaluate the Effect of Liraglutide on Ambulatory Blood Pressure-A Pilot Study
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The investigators are conducting this research to study the effect of Liraglutide on blood
pressure. Several studies have shown increased cardiovascular complications and deaths in
diabetics with hypertension. The importance of blood pressure control in diabetes has been
shown in many clinical trials. No drug already approved for treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
is known to reduce blood pressure along with improving diabetes. However, prior research
studies with liraglutide have suggested that treatment with liraglutide improves blood
pressure. This effect is seen very quickly and even prior to any weight loss. The mechanism
behind this effect is yet to be determined.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Tulane University Health Sciences Center Tulane University School of Medicine