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Perioperative Sitagliptin Medication for Reduction of the Inflammatory Response Associated With Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Postoperative Glucose Control in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Elective Cardiac Surgery - a Pilot Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Sitagliptin for Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Sitagliptin is an inhibitor of the enzyme dipeptidylpeptidase-4 (DPP-4) and represents an established drug in type 2 diabetes mellitus treatment. However, Sitagliptin may also have several antiinflammatory properties. Within this study the investigators examine the effects of perioperative Sitagliptin intake on the inflammatory response after cardiopulmonary bypass.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Group 1 who regularly takes Sitagliptin due to diabetes mellitus type 2 continues the treatment perioperatively. Group 2 and group 3 do not take Sitagliptin.