New drug trial targets root of heart and weight problems in black community

NCT ID NCT06320951

Summary

This study is testing if a drug called vericiguat can improve heart and metabolic health in Black adults with obesity and insulin resistance. Researchers will enroll 200 participants to take either the drug or a placebo pill daily for 12 weeks. The main goals are to see if the drug helps the body use insulin better and increases the amount of energy the body burns at rest.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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