Can a drug tweak amino acids to improve metabolism?

NCT ID NCT05028803

First seen May 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This small study looked at whether sodium phenylbutyrate can lower certain amino acids in the blood of obese men with prediabetes. Researchers wanted to see if this change would also improve blood sugar levels and muscle metabolism. Only 8 men participated, so results are very preliminary.

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Locations

  • University of Nottingham

    Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

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