Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 1:03 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 1:03 PM
NCT ID:
NCT03331861
Brief Summary:
A pilot clinical research study that will assess the use of the medication metformin for heart failure in patients who are not diabetic and have no evidence of insulin resistance.
Detailed Description:
Patients (n=50) will received either the study drug metformin or placebo for 4 months. During the study, the patients will undergo extensive testing that will include symptom assessment, exercise capacity, echocardiography, cardiac PET imaging and blood tests.
Study:
NCT03331861
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03331861