A Pilot Study: Metformin Therapy in Heart Failure Patients With Early Diabetes or at High Risk of Developing Diabetes (Pre-Diabetes)

Summary

The Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center is conducting a clinical research study that will assess the use of the medication metformin to improve quality of life, exercise capacity, and improved outcomes in heart failure patients with pre-DM or early DM (type II). If the patient participates in this study, the patient will receive the drug metformin for approximately 3 months. During the study the patient will undergo comprehensive testing which includes blood draws and echocardiograms. The patient will also fill out a questionnaire. The patient must be 18 years old to participate.

Timeline

Start

2011-12

Primary completion

2012-12

Completion

2012-12

Drugs

Indications