Trial Information

Effect of Resveratrol on Age-related Insulin Resistance and Inflammation in Humans

Doctors at Albert Einstein College of Medicine are seeking overweight men and women, 45-65 years old, to participate in a research study to help understand resveratrol, a nutritional supplement found in red wine and berries, in order to see if it reduces the risk of diabetes. Free diabetes testing will be provided.

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

Male and female
Age: 45-65 yrs
BMI: 26-35
Non-smokers
Family history of diabetes (ideal, but not required)
Ideally no hypertension, but we may consider someone with well-controlled hypertension (on one medication only, at max. if they currently have normal blood pressure)

Patient Exclusion Criteria:
History of:

DM
High cholesterol
Severe hypertension
Heart disease
Liver disease or liver abnormalities
Cerebrovascular disease, i.e. stroke
CVD
Seizures
Bleeding disorders
Muscle disease
Cancer
HIV
Hepatitis (all types)
Mentally disabled persons
Pregnant women
Allergies to Novocaine, Lidocaine, Benzocaine
Subjects on the following medications:
- Anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs
- Anti-epileptic drugs
- Mexilitene
- Quinidine
- Cyclosporine
- Tacrolimus
- HIV protease inhibitors

Stephanie Lawrence, Research Coordinator
The Harold & Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Einstein & Montefiore
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: 718-430-2903
Email: stephanie.lawrence@einstein.yu.edu

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Research Center Information: The Harold & Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Einstein & Montefiore

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