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RCT of metformin to prevent muscle loss during bed rest in older adults

This randomized controlled trial investigated whether metformin could prevent muscle atrophy and insulin resistance in older adults during bed rest. The abstract indicates metformin has shown benefits for insulin sensitivity and muscle preservation in insulin-resistant populations, but this study's specific findings, sample size, and effect sizes are not reported in the available material.

RCTMinor significance
Reporter brief

What this changes

The finding has not established an approved change to our evidence assessment.

Source date: Dec 5, 2025 · Discovered: Sep 15, 2026 · Assessed: — · Research update

What it does not prove

  • Limitations have not yet been verified. Read the primary source.

Extracted from supplied source material; model confidence is not a measured probability of correctness.

Design
Rct
Sample size
—
Duration
—
Population
—
Primary outcome
—
Effect size
—
Significance
Not reported
Journal
University of Utah
Published
Dec 5, 2025

Source versions

Version 1: Superseded

Version 1: Unassessed

Assessment history

9/23/2026 · SUPERSEDED: Source updated; assessment withdrawn pending review.

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