Could diabetes drugs help PAH patients walk farther?

NCT ID NCT03617458

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether two treatments that target insulin resistance can help people with pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). PAH is a serious condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes it hard to breathe and move around. The study enrolled 73 adults with PAH and measured changes in their six-minute walk distance and daily symptom severity after 12 weeks of treatment.

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Locations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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