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Clinical Trials in China / NCT06459310
Recruiting Phase 2

Pilot Study on Evaluating the Geroprotective Effect of Metformin

NCT06459310 · tracked via the Priya Life Science China tracker
Sponsor
Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Phase
Phase 2
Started
2024-06-30
Last updated
2025-03-21

Condition(s) studied

MetforminAging

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Metformin Hydrochloride tabletPlacebo

Metformin Hydrochloride tablet: Extended release oral tablets, 1000 mg/day, single dose

Placebo: Oral tablets, 1000 mg/day, single dose

Study summary

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.

Eligibility

Sex
MALE
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
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.

Primary outcome measure(s)

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University Beijing China Recruiting

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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