Overview

A Pilot Study: Metformin Therapy in Heart Failure Patients With Early Diabetes or at High Risk of Developing Diabetes (Pre-Diabetes)

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center is conducting a clinical research study that will assess the use of the medication metformin to improve quality of life, exercise capacity, and improved outcomes in heart failure patients with pre-DM or early DM (type II). If the patient participates in this study, the patient will receive the drug metformin for approximately 3 months. During the study the patient will undergo comprehensive testing which includes blood draws and echocardiograms. The patient will also fill out a questionnaire. The patient must be 18 years old to participate.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Los Angeles
Treatments:
Metformin