Common drug tested to Un-Stiffen arteries in At-Risk adults
NCT ID NCT03837626
Summary
This study tested whether a medication called amiloride could improve the health and flexibility of blood vessels in overweight adults with insulin resistance. It involved 137 men and women, aged 30-70, who were randomly assigned to receive either amiloride or a placebo pill for 24 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could reduce artery stiffness, a known risk factor for heart disease.
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University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics
Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
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