Table 3.
Major renal outcome trials of SGLT2 inhibitors
| Trial (Year) | Population | Drug | Primary outcome | Key findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREDENCE (2019) | DM2 + CKD | Canagliflozin | ESRD, doubling of creatinine, renal death | 30% reduction in renal composite outcome; trial stopped early for benefit |
| DAPA-CKD (2020) | CKD ± diabetes | Dapagliflozin | Sustained eGFR decline, ESRD, renal/CV death | 39% reduction in renal composite; benefit demonstrated in non-diabetics |
| EMPA-KIDNEY (2022) | CKD ± diabetes | Empagliflozin | Kidney disease progression or CV death | 28% reduction in renal composite outcomes; broad CKD population included |