Approved on: | 2024-01-24 |
Brief purpose of the study: | In this study, we want to find out more about a drug, called amiloride, for people with risks factors for blood vessel stiffness. We want to find out if amiloride reduces blood vessel stiffness. |
Brief summary of what participants will be asked to do: | There will be 9 study visits including some in-person visits and some phone call visits (over 6 months). You will have vital signs, blood draws, DEXA scans, vascular measurements, questionnaires and oral glucose tolerance tests completed during this study. Compensation is provided. |
Basic eligibility criteria: | Adults, ages 30-70
Participants must be overweight, and must NOT use tobacco products.
Participants can NOT be diabetic. |
Study contact for more information: | Andrea Atkins
email- wiesa@umsystem.edu
phone- (573) 882-8591 |
IRB Number: | 2012990 MU |