Anti-aging pill? rapamycin shows promise for elderly heart health
NCT ID NCT04742777
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether rapamycin, a drug used to prevent transplant rejection, can improve heart function in healthy adults aged 70 to 95. Researchers used MRI scans to measure changes in heart pumping and blood vessel flexibility after 8 weeks of treatment. The goal was to see if this drug could help manage age-related declines in heart health.
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Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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