Diabetes drug may limit your workout, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06638671

First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at how a short course of metformin, a common diabetes medicine, affects exercise performance in healthy young adults. Fourteen participants will take metformin or a placebo and complete stationary bike tests to measure endurance and blood lactate levels. The goal is to see if metformin reduces aerobic capacity, which could impact how people with diabetes or athletes use the drug.

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Locations

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

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