Metformin to Augment Strength Training Effective Response in Seniors (MASTERS)

EARLY_PHASE1CompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

109

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 14, 2015

Primary Completion Date

December 14, 2017

Study Completion Date

June 28, 2018

Conditions
Aging
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Progressive Resistance Training

Participants will complete 14 weeks (42 sessions, 3x/week) of progressive resistance training which will consist of 8 constant load movements to train all major muscle groups bilaterally.

DRUG

Metformin

Participants will be randomized to receive metformin in conjunction with their strength training program.

Trial Locations (2)

35294

University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham

40536

University of Kentucky, Lexington

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

OTHER

lead

Philip Kern

OTHER

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