Exercise plus metformin: a promising combo for metabolic syndrome?
NCT ID NCT03355469
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at whether combining different doses of exercise with the diabetes drug metformin can improve blood vessel function and insulin sensitivity in adults with metabolic syndrome. 91 participants aged 40-80 were assigned to exercise programs with or without metformin for 16 weeks. The goal was to find the best way to prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease in this high-risk group.
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Rutgers University Loree Gymnasium
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901, United States
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