Exercise and medication study for inflammation in older smokers
Treatments studied
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a medication called rapamycin, combined with exercise, can lower inflammation in the body. It may help people aged 65-80 who smoke or used to smoke and have a body mass index between 25 and 32.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 80 years old
- You are a current or former smoker
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 32
- You have not had cancer treatment in the last 2 years
- You do not have an autoimmune disease that requires special medication
- You do not have advanced kidney disease, severe heart failure, or other serious health problems listed
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