Study tests diet, exercise, and metformin to reverse frailty in older veterans
NCT ID NCT04221750
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested a program of diet, exercise, and the drug metformin in 114 older veterans with obesity and frailty. The goal was to see if this combination could improve physical function and reverse age-related muscle loss. Participants were aged 65-85 and followed the program for several months.
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Houston, Texas, 77030-4211, United States
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