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Strategies to Promote Resiliency (SPRY) Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you planning to have an elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and non-diabetic? You may be able to participate in a study to see if an investigational drug will help lessen complications and increase better outcomes after surgery. This study involves taking a study drug, optional blood samples, and completing questionnaires. Compensation is provided.

IRB:

STUDY20040236 - Strategies to Promote ResilencY (SPRY)-An Adaptive Randomized Clinical Trial of Metformin in High Risk Surgical Patients

RESEARCH AREAS:

Bones, Joints, and Muscles, Cancer, Healthy Aging, Heart and Circulation, Injuries/Injury Prevention, Physical Disability

Age Range

AGE:

60 and up

Duration

DURATION: Up to 21 months

Location

LOCATION:
All UPMC Hospital Locations

Compensation

COMPENSATION:

Up to $200

Phone Number

PHONE NUMBER:
1-866-438-8230

pittplusme.org/study/1911

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Phone Number

PHONE NUMBER:
1-866-438-8230

PittPlusMe.org 1-866-438-8230 PittPlusMe@pitt.edu

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