Herbal formula for diabetes and metabolic problems in older adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a traditional Chinese herbal formula (Buyuan-zhixiao) for people aged 65 and older who have type 2 diabetes along with belly fat, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The goal is to see if the formula helps manage these multiple conditions together.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You have type 2 diabetes with an A1c of 7.0% or higher in the last 3 months
- You have a larger waistline (40 inches or more for men, 33 inches or more for women)
- You have high blood pressure (140/90 or higher on average)
- You have high cholesterol (LDL over 100 or triglycerides over 220) despite taking medication
- You are willing to take a traditional Chinese herbal formula and attend study visits
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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