Overview

Biologic Effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in Humans

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2004-02-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether DHEA replacement therapy decreases abdominal fat and improves insulin sensitivity.
Phase:
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Collaborators:
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Treatments:
Dehydroepiandrosterone
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- 65 to 78 years old

- Physically healthy

- Non-smoker

- On stable medications for at least 6 months

- Stable body weight for the past year

Exclusion Criteria:

- Serious active medical problems

- Hormone therapy

- Abnormal PSA (prostate specific antigen) in men