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Randomized clinical trial evaluating ertugliflozin

Study nameSampleDurationOutcomeAdverse drug eventsReference
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Evaluation of Ertugliflozin Efficacy and Safety Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial (VERTIS CV)8,246 participants3.5 yearsErtugliflozin was determined to be as effective as a placebo in relation to the combined outcome of cardiovascular death, non-fatal heart attack, or non-fatal stroke, within the established non-inferiority marginUrinary tract infection, symptomatic hypoglycemiaMale and female mycotic infection of genitals, severe hypoglycemia, hypovolemia, acute kidney injury, pancreatitis, diabetic ketoacidosis, fracture, amputation[79]
Evaluation of Ertugliflozin effIcacy and Safety (VERTIS FACTORIAL)1,233 participants52 weeksWhen administered alongside metformin in patients with poorly managed type 2 diabetes, the combined use of ertugliflozin and sitagliptin resulted in superior glycaemic control over 52 weeks compared to each medication aloneGenital mycotic infections, urinary tract infectionhypovolemia, hypoglycemia[80]