Effects of Dapagliflozin on EChOcardiographic Measures of CarDiac StructurE and Function in Patients with CKD

The study is a 6-month, investigator-initiated, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effects of dapagliflozin on echocardiographic measures of cardiac structure and function in patients with chronic kidney disease. The study population will consist of approximately 222 adults with chronic kidney disease - defined as a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 20-60 mL/min/1.73m2, in treatment with maximally tolerated ACEi or ARB. Patients will be randomized to either 10 mg dapagliflozin or placebo. Patients will be assessed by measurement of echocardiography, pulse wave velocity, blood samples, urine samples, quality of life, depressive symptoms, and cognitive function at baseline and after 6 months of treatment.