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Lay Description

Research study looking at whether metformin can help prevent memory decline for people with mild memory concerns.

Category

  • Dementia / Alzheimers
  • Aging and Geriatric
IRB Number
20220365HU
NCT Number
NCT04098666
Open to Enrollment
Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
55-90
Eligible Genders
Male and Females
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • You or your loved ones have noticed some changes in your memory, and
  • You are not already being treated for diabetes or dementia

Exclusion Criteria

  • Live in a nursing home or assisted living facility
  • Have diabetes
  • Have dementia
  • Have a chronic or disabling disease
  • You are using metformin or known intolerance to metformin

Study Design

Arm Groups

Study Contact

Sandra Idar
(210) 450-0568
idars@uthscsa.edu

Daisy Castillo
(210) 617-5311
castillod5@uthscsa.edu

Sandra Idar
(210) 450-0568
idars@uthscsa.edu

Principal Investigator
Sara Espinoza