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Objective: Effect of sex on the efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors in CKD patients.
Study Design: We will use IPD of large RCTs (≥2000 participants) comparing SGLT-2 inhibitors to placebo for major cardiovascular and kidney outcomes. Each outcome will first be analyzed separately by sex within each trial. We will then conduct an IPD meta-analysis. In addition, we will assess sex-stratified efficacy in a retrospective cohort study using electronic medical records.
Participants: The entire populations with CKD enrolled in the selected RCTs for IPD meta-analysis and CKD patients with eGFR≥ 20ml/min/1.73m² either receiving SGLT-2 inhibitors or not for cohort study.
Primary and Secondary Outcome Measure(s): The primary outcome is a composite of major cardiovascular outcomes (death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke). Secondary outcomes are a composite of major kidney outcomes (renal replacement therapy, an eGFR<15ml/min/1.73m² sustained for at least 28 days, or renal death), eGFR-slope, and worsening of UACR.
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string(2753) "In recent years, research interest in sex and gender medicine concerning chronic kidney disease (CKD) has increased (1). Epidemiological data indicate sex differences in cardiovascular health both in the general population and among patients with CKD (2–6). In an analysis from the TriNetX network we could show an increased excess risk for CV events in women with CKD compared to men with CKD(7). More controversially, sex has been suggested to influence treatment response (8,9). Several post-hoc analyses of large randomized controlled trials focusing on cardiovascular and kidney health provide evidence in this regard (10–13). However, most of these analyses have primarily focused on patients with heart failure, leaving a gap in understanding the sex-specific effects in CKD patients. CKD is well established as a major and independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, as it is consistently associated with increased cardiovascular events and mortality (14,15). In recent years, SGLT-2 inhibitors have become a cornerstone therapy for CKD due to their significant effects in reducing cardiovascular events and slowing disease progression(16). Thus, exploring the response pattern in women and men is fundamental to improve individualized patient care.
Studies analyzing the sex-specific efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors so far have primarily consisted of post-hoc pooled analyses of one or two trials or meta-analyses using aggregated trial-level data (10,11,17,18), both of which may introduce significant bias. In contrast, a meta-analysis using individual participant data can substantially improve both the quantity and quality of data while also enabling the standardization of outcomes across trials (19). Moreover, individual participant data offer greater flexibility in analyses, enabling the assessment of whether SGLT-2 inhibitors are more or less effective in different participant subgroups.
In addition, previous analyses on the interaction between sex, the efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors, and cardiorenal outcomes have mainly relied on data from randomized controlled trials. Evidence based on real-world data is currently lacking, and it remains unknown whether findings from trial-level data can be translated to real-world settings.
Therefore, we will conduct a predefined evaluation of SGLT-2 inhibitor efficacy in women and men with CKD through an individual participant data meta-analysis to address the existing gap. Additionally, a parallel cohort study using real-world data will enhance our understanding of sex-specific response patterns to SGLT-2 inhibitors. Our findings will help clinicians provide individualized patient care and reduce unnecessary overtreatment in CKD patients.
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Aim 2. Perform subgroup analyses stratified by age, using the average age of menopause as a cutoff, as well as by baseline eGFR, baseline albuminuria level, and baseline comorbidities (CKD with diabetes, CKD with heart failure, and CKD with both diabetes and heart failure).
Aim 3. Compare cardiovascular and kidney outcomes between women and men with CKD treated with or without SGLT-2 inhibitors using real-world data from electronic medical records, examining the alignment of randomized controlled trial findings with real-world evidence.
Hypothesis: Overall, SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce the risk of major cardiovascular and kidney outcomes to a lesser extent in women than in men with CKD, and this effect is expected to be consistent in real-world practice. In addition, treatment responses may vary among specific subgroups.
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string(1136) "Data from CANVAS (NCT01032629), CANVAS-R (NCT01989754), and CREDENCE (NCT02065791) will be required and all participants enrolled in these trials will be eligible for our study once they have chronic kidney disease. Participants with normal kidney function will be excluded from the analysis.
We will also request access to individual participant data from EMPA-REG OUTCOME (NCT01131676), EMPA-KIDNEY (NCT03594110), EMPEROR-Reduced (NCT03057977), EMPEROR-Preserved (NCT03057951), DAPA-HF (NCT03036124), DAPA-CKD (NCT03036150), and DELIVER (NCT03619213). Individual participant data from Empagliflozin and Dapagliflozin will be available on Vivli platform (https://vivli.org/). If all organizations approve our requests, we will pool all data from those studies and perform our analyses on Vivli platform.
Data extracted from TriNetX platform based on electronic medical records for our cohort study will not be merged with data from randomized controlled trials. We will include participants aged between 18 and 90 years with diagnosed CKD with estimated GFR ≥ 15 ml/min/1.73m²with or without SGLT-2 inhibitor therapy. "
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For the cohort study using real world data, survival probabilities will be estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, while differences in all outcomes were analyzed using a Cox proportional hazards regression model. A series of Cox proportional hazards models will further be developed sequentially. The models will begin with age and incrementally incorporated sociodemographic factors, cardiovascular risk factors, CKD-specific factors, laboratory measurements, medication use, and history of CVD.
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2025 March – 2026 February: data extraction from all included randomized controlled trials and data analysis.
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General Information
How did you learn about the YODA Project?:
Scientific Publication
Conflict of Interest
Request Clinical Trials
Associated Trial(s):
- NCT01032629 - A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effects of JNJ-28431754 on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adult Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- NCT02065791 - A Randomized, Double-blind, Event-driven, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study of the Effects of Canagliflozin on Renal and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Nephropathy
- NCT01989754 - A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Parallel, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Effects of Canagliflozin on Renal Endpoints in Adult Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
What type of data are you looking for?:
Individual Participant-Level Data, which includes Full CSR and all supporting documentation
Request Clinical Trials
Data Request Status
Status:
Ongoing
Research Proposal
Project Title:
SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Women and Men with Chronic Kidney Disease
Scientific Abstract:
Background: There is some evidence on treatment response to SGLT-2 inhibitors based on sex. However, data on sex-specific effects in CKD patients remain limited, and it is unclear whether findings from RCTs align with real-world evidence.
Objective: Effect of sex on the efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors in CKD patients.
Study Design: We will use IPD of large RCTs (>=2000 participants) comparing SGLT-2 inhibitors to placebo for major cardiovascular and kidney outcomes. Each outcome will first be analyzed separately by sex within each trial. We will then conduct an IPD meta-analysis. In addition, we will assess sex-stratified efficacy in a retrospective cohort study using electronic medical records.
Participants: The entire populations with CKD enrolled in the selected RCTs for IPD meta-analysis and CKD patients with eGFR>= 20ml/min/1.73m^2 either receiving SGLT-2 inhibitors or not for cohort study.
Primary and Secondary Outcome Measure(s): The primary outcome is a composite of major cardiovascular outcomes (death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke). Secondary outcomes are a composite of major kidney outcomes (renal replacement therapy, an eGFR<15ml/min/1.73m^2 sustained for at least 28 days, or renal death), eGFR-slope, and worsening of UACR.
Statistical Analysis: Cox models will be used to analyze outcomes within each trial, followed by a one-stage IPD meta-analysis using frailty models. We will also consider mediation analysis to explore the link between sex and treatment response.
Brief Project Background and Statement of Project Significance:
In recent years, research interest in sex and gender medicine concerning chronic kidney disease (CKD) has increased (1). Epidemiological data indicate sex differences in cardiovascular health both in the general population and among patients with CKD (2--6). In an analysis from the TriNetX network we could show an increased excess risk for CV events in women with CKD compared to men with CKD(7). More controversially, sex has been suggested to influence treatment response (8,9). Several post-hoc analyses of large randomized controlled trials focusing on cardiovascular and kidney health provide evidence in this regard (10--13). However, most of these analyses have primarily focused on patients with heart failure, leaving a gap in understanding the sex-specific effects in CKD patients. CKD is well established as a major and independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, as it is consistently associated with increased cardiovascular events and mortality (14,15). In recent years, SGLT-2 inhibitors have become a cornerstone therapy for CKD due to their significant effects in reducing cardiovascular events and slowing disease progression(16). Thus, exploring the response pattern in women and men is fundamental to improve individualized patient care.
Studies analyzing the sex-specific efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors so far have primarily consisted of post-hoc pooled analyses of one or two trials or meta-analyses using aggregated trial-level data (10,11,17,18), both of which may introduce significant bias. In contrast, a meta-analysis using individual participant data can substantially improve both the quantity and quality of data while also enabling the standardization of outcomes across trials (19). Moreover, individual participant data offer greater flexibility in analyses, enabling the assessment of whether SGLT-2 inhibitors are more or less effective in different participant subgroups.
In addition, previous analyses on the interaction between sex, the efficacy of SGLT-2 inhibitors, and cardiorenal outcomes have mainly relied on data from randomized controlled trials. Evidence based on real-world data is currently lacking, and it remains unknown whether findings from trial-level data can be translated to real-world settings.
Therefore, we will conduct a predefined evaluation of SGLT-2 inhibitor efficacy in women and men with CKD through an individual participant data meta-analysis to address the existing gap. Additionally, a parallel cohort study using real-world data will enhance our understanding of sex-specific response patterns to SGLT-2 inhibitors. Our findings will help clinicians provide individualized patient care and reduce unnecessary overtreatment in CKD patients.
Specific Aims of the Project:
Aim 1. Compare major cardiovascular and kidney outcomes between women and men with CKD receiving SGLT-2 inhibitors or placebo using individual participant data from large scale randomized controlled trials, and assess sex-specific treatment responses to SGLT-2 inhibitors.
Aim 2. Perform subgroup analyses stratified by age, using the average age of menopause as a cutoff, as well as by baseline eGFR, baseline albuminuria level, and baseline comorbidities (CKD with diabetes, CKD with heart failure, and CKD with both diabetes and heart failure).
Aim 3. Compare cardiovascular and kidney outcomes between women and men with CKD treated with or without SGLT-2 inhibitors using real-world data from electronic medical records, examining the alignment of randomized controlled trial findings with real-world evidence.
Hypothesis: Overall, SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce the risk of major cardiovascular and kidney outcomes to a lesser extent in women than in men with CKD, and this effect is expected to be consistent in real-world practice. In addition, treatment responses may vary among specific subgroups.
Study Design:
Meta-analysis (analysis of multiple trials together)
What is the purpose of the analysis being proposed? Please select all that apply.:
New research question to examine treatment effectiveness on secondary endpoints and/or within subgroup populations
Participant-level data meta-analysis
Meta-analysis using data from the YODA Project and other data sources
Software Used:
RStudio
Data Source and Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria to be used to define the patient sample for your study:
Data from CANVAS (NCT01032629), CANVAS-R (NCT01989754), and CREDENCE (NCT02065791) will be required and all participants enrolled in these trials will be eligible for our study once they have chronic kidney disease. Participants with normal kidney function will be excluded from the analysis.
We will also request access to individual participant data from EMPA-REG OUTCOME (NCT01131676), EMPA-KIDNEY (NCT03594110), EMPEROR-Reduced (NCT03057977), EMPEROR-Preserved (NCT03057951), DAPA-HF (NCT03036124), DAPA-CKD (NCT03036150), and DELIVER (NCT03619213). Individual participant data from Empagliflozin and Dapagliflozin will be available on Vivli platform (https://vivli.org/). If all organizations approve our requests, we will pool all data from those studies and perform our analyses on Vivli platform.
Data extracted from TriNetX platform based on electronic medical records for our cohort study will not be merged with data from randomized controlled trials. We will include participants aged between 18 and 90 years with diagnosed CKD with estimated GFR >= 15 ml/min/1.73m^2with or without SGLT-2 inhibitor therapy.
Primary and Secondary Outcome Measure(s) and how they will be categorized/defined for your study:
The primary outcome of our individual participant data meta-analysis will be a composite of major cardiovascular outcomes (death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke) in women and men receiving SGLT-2 inhibitor or placebo. Secondary outcome will include a composite of major kidney outcomes (renal replacement therapy, an estimated GFR < 15 ml/min/1.73m^2 sustained for at least 28 days, or renal death) and progression of kidney disease with change in eGFR (eGFR slope) and in urine albumin creatinine ratio.
Main Predictor/Independent Variable and how it will be categorized/defined for your study:
The main predictor of our study will be sex, as recorded in the trial CRF
Other Variables of Interest that will be used in your analysis and how they will be categorized/defined for your study:
Covariates to be considered in the multivariable regression analyses will be age (linear), eGFR (linear), UACR (linear), LDL cholesterol (linear), systolic blood pressure (linear), comorbidities (diabetes mellitus, heart failure)
Statistical Analysis Plan:
All statistical analyses will be conducted using R and RStudio. To compare the effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors versus placebo by sex for each randomized controlled trial, time-to-event data were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox proportional hazards regression models, stratified by baseline estimated GFR and incorporating treatment assignment as a fixed effect. Results will be presented as hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals. We will then perform a one-stage individual participant data meta-analysis from included trials using frailty models. To further investigate the link between exposure and outcomes, we will also conduct a mediation analysis with sex as a mediator.
For the cohort study using real world data, survival probabilities will be estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, while differences in all outcomes were analyzed using a Cox proportional hazards regression model. A series of Cox proportional hazards models will further be developed sequentially. The models will begin with age and incrementally incorporated sociodemographic factors, cardiovascular risk factors, CKD-specific factors, laboratory measurements, medication use, and history of CVD.
Narrative Summary:
Sex-related differences are increasingly recognized in CKD populations, influencing CKD progression, cardiovascular events, and treatment responses. This highlights the importance of sex-specific evaluations of newly developed CKD therapies. By analyzing major cardiovascular and kidney outcomes in women and men with CKD after synthesizing individual participant data (IPD), we aim to determine whether SGLT-2 inhibitors have differing impacts based on sex. These findings will enhance our understanding of the interplay between sex, CKD, and cardio-renal outcomes, helping to guide individualized treatment strategies.
Project Timeline:
We plan to complete all analyses within approximately 1.5 years, 2025 March -- 2026 October.
2025 March -- 2026 February: data extraction from all included randomized controlled trials and data analysis.
2026 March -- 2026 August: performing the cohort study using the real-world data.
2026 September -- 2026 October: Drafting and submitting the manuscript for consideration for publications.
Dissemination Plan:
Publication is planned on international meetings (AHA, ASN, ESC) and as a full paper in a renowned journal (Circulation, JAMA Cardiology, European Heart Journal, Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, Kidney International).
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