The ENRGISE (ENabling Reduction of Low-Grade Inflammation in SEniors) Pilot Study

Women left out

• No kidney or liver problems

  Women with kidney or liver problems were turned away.

  “…n of the field center PI would impair ability to participate in the trial, e.g. renal failure on hemodialysis, severe psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar, schizophrenia), excessive alcohol use (\>14 drinks per week); drug addiction; treatmen…”

• No heart disease

  Women with heart disease, heart rhythm problems or a past heart attack were turned away.

  “Congestive heart failure with ejection fraction \< 40%”

• No diabetes

  Women with diabetes were turned away.

  “Uncontrolled diabetes with recent weight loss, diabetic coma, or frequent insulin reactions;”

• No mental health conditions

  Women with depression, bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions were turned away.

  “…ability to participate in the trial, e.g. renal failure on hemodialysis, severe psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar, schizophrenia), excessive alcohol use (\>14 drinks per week); drug addiction; treatment for cancer (radiation or chemotherap…”

• No cancer

  Women with current or past cancer were turned away.

  “…l failure on hemodialysis, severe psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar, schizophrenia), excessive alcohol use (\>14 drinks per week); drug addiction; treatment for cancer (radiation or chemotherapy) within the past 1 year; or other conditions”

• No smokers

  Women who smoke or use nicotine were turned away.

  “Current smoking (within 6 months),”

Study titles and rules are shown in their original English.