Heart stiffness drug shows promise in Insulin-Resistant adults
NCT ID NCT03837626
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether amiloride, a drug that blocks a salt channel in blood vessels, can improve artery stiffness in overweight adults with insulin resistance. 137 men and women (pre- and post-menopausal) participated. The goal was to see if the drug could help control a key risk factor for heart disease.
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University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics
Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
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