Brief Title
Limiting AAA With Metformin (LIMIT) Trial
Official Title
LIMItIng AAA With meTformin (LIMIT) Trial
Brief Summary
In this research, the investigators are looking at the effects of a drug called metformin may have on the growth of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)s. AAA is an abnormal enlargement of the aorta, which is the large artery in the abdomen (stomach area). The enlargement of the aorta carries a risk that it will rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding in the abdomen (belly). In this study the investigators hope to learn how metformin is associated with the enlargement or change in size of the AAA in study participants. Smaller studies have suggested that metformin may reduce the rate at which aortic aneurysms enlarge. This study will test this question: does metformin prevent AAAs from growing larger?
Study Phase
Phase 2
Study Type
Interventional
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome measure will be the change in maximal orthogonal diameter of the infrarenal aorta, as measured by computed tomographic (CT) aortography, in centimeters.
Secondary Outcome
Profile of Adverse cardiovascular events
Condition
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Intervention
Metformin
Study Arms / Comparison Groups
Metformin group
Description: Participants will either be assigned to take metformin 500 mg tablet(s) daily or identical tablet(s) that contain no active drug, also taken every day. Over the first four weeks of the study, you will increase your dosage every week by one pill, so at the end of the first month you will be taking up to four pills per day. If you develop any symptoms or side effects from pill ingestion during this process, your dose will be decreased to the last number of pills you were able to take without developing side effects.
Publications
* Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by National Clinical Trials Identifier (NCT ID) in Medline.
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Status
Drug
Estimated Enrollment
480
Start Date
February 28, 2022
Completion Date
December 2028
Primary Completion Date
December 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent; 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Male or female, aged 55 to 90 years inclusive; 4. Have a maximal orthogonal infrarenal aortic diameter between 35 and 49 mm for males and between 35 and 45 mm for females as measured by CTA; 5. Eligible participants must have an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of ≥ 45 ml/min/1.73 m2 at the initiation of trial participation, and must remain ≥ 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 throughout the term of the study to continue participation; 6. HgbA1c must be ≤ 6.5% at initiation to receive study medication; 7. Ability to take oral medication and be willing to adhere to the medication regimen throughout the course of the trial; 8. Must be willing and able to undergo two computed tomographic aortograms (CTA, with timed intravenous iodinated contrast injections) at initiation and termination of study participation; 9. For females of reproductive potential: use of highly effective contraception for at least 1 month prior to screening, with an agreement to use such a method of contraception during study participation and for an additional 4 weeks after the end of study drug administration. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of, or taking medications for, diabetes mellitus, as defined as HgbA1c > 6.5% at baseline evaluation; 2. Known hypersensitivity to metformin hydrochloride or iodinated radiographic contrast medium; 3. Presence of metabolic acidosis, defined as total CO2 below the lower limit of normal on chemistry panel obtained during determination of study eligibility; 4. Expected survival less than two years; 5. Prior surgical AAA repair, or anticipated repair within two years; 6. Known thoracic aortic aneurysm disease, as defined as a prior dissection or thoracic aortic diameter > 5 cm); 7. The presence of known syndromic aortic conditions, including but not limited to Ehlers Danlos or Marfan Syndromes, or the at-risk allele in the ACTA2 gene mutation or similar conditions; 8. Severe liver disease, jaundice, or active hepatitis; 9. Severe anemia, defined as a Hgb < 10g/dl; 10. Concurrent participation in other investigational drug trials; 11. For female participants of childbearing potential: pregnancy, intent to become pregnant, lactation, or unwilling or unable to use an effective method of contraception; 12. Alcoholism or chronic excessive alcohol intake. 13. Common iliac artery aneurysms > 2.75 cm; 14. Uncontrolled hypertension defined as Systolic BP≥200, or considered to have hypertensive emergency or urgency.
Gender
All
Ages
55 Years - 90 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Contacts
Ronald Dalman, MD, 6507246211, [email protected]
Location Countries
United States
Location Countries
United States
Administrative Informations
NCT ID
NCT04500756
Organization ID
IRB-56500
Secondary IDs
1R61HL146835-01A1
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Study Sponsor
Stanford University
Collaborators
Kaiser Permanente
Study Sponsor
Ronald Dalman, MD, Principal Investigator, Stanford University
Verification Date
March 2022