Acarbose and Older Adults With Postprandial Hypotension

Summary

The current proposal will determine if blocking carbohydrate intake in the small intestine with Acarbose can be a possible therapy for older adults with (PPH) Post Prandial Hypotension (a drop of blood pressure after eating), which can result in falls.

Timeline

Start

2014-01

Primary completion

2021-05

Completion

2021-05

Publications

• Madden KM, Feldman B, Meneilly GS. The Effects of Acarbose on the Postprandial Hypotensive Response in Older Adults. Can J Aging. 2025 Sep;44(3):370-376. doi: 10.1017/S0714980825100056.

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