Pilot Study on Evaluating the Geroprotective Effect of Metformin
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Phase 2Interventional Study
MetforminAging
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Male
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
130 (estimated)
Sponsor
Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing · Other
Who this trial is looking for
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The objective of this research is to assess the efficacy of oral metformin in mitigating the aging process in middle-aged and elderly males, to pinpoint sensitive indicators of human senescence, and to offer innovative frameworks and scientific insights for pharmaceutical interventions in aging.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male
2. Age 55-65; 18-28;
3. Able to understand and execute instructions;
4. After reading the consent form, be able to answer questions about the study and demonstrate understanding of the protocol;
5. Be able to participate in regular follow-up visits.
Exclusion Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
1. Male
2. Age 55-65; 18-28;
3. Able to understand and execute instructions;
4. After reading the consent form, be able to answer questions about the study and demonstrate understanding of the protocol;
5. Be able to participate in regular follow-up visits.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Severe chronic or acute disease: cancer, clinically significant congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), previous or new-onset diabetes, inflammatory state, serum creatinine \>1.5 mg/dl , active liver disease, History of metabolic acidosis, poorly controlled hypertension, epilepsy, recent (within 3 months) cardiovascular events (MI, PTCA, CABG, stroke), severe renal insufficiency, inflammatory bowel disease, persistent glucocorticoids Treatment; neurological diseases such as dementia, AD, PD, etc.; infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis, etc.; severe autoimmune diseases;
2. BMI\<18.5 or BMI\>30;
3. Persistent alcohol or drug abuse;
4. Treatment with drugs known to affect glucose metabolism (other diabetes drugs, systemic glucocorticoids, niacin);
5. Hypersensitivity to metformin or any component of the preparation;
6. Have taken metformin, low-dose aspirin, acarbose, vitamin C in the recent (3 months);
7. Unable to provide informed consent;
8. Other circumstances in which the researcher believes that the physical factors of the participants may adversely affect the research process or results.
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