New drug trial aims to tackle heart and metabolic risks in black community

NCT ID NCT06320951

First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether vericiguat, a drug that boosts a natural signaling molecule called cGMP, can improve how the body uses insulin and burns energy in Black adults with obesity and insulin resistance. Researchers will give the drug or a placebo to 200 participants for 12 weeks and measure changes in insulin sensitivity, energy expenditure, and fat tissue activity. The goal is to find a new way to reduce heart and metabolic disease risk in this population.

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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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