Ancient herb put to modern test: can it stop heart disease and diabetes?

NCT ID NCT05749874

Summary

This large study is testing whether berberine, a compound from plants, can help prevent heart disease and type 2 diabetes in adults at high risk. Over 2,000 participants in China will take either berberine or a placebo pill for three years, alongside lifestyle advice. Researchers will track who develops diabetes or has a major heart event to see if berberine makes a difference.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases

    Beijing, China

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