Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of NMN Supplementation on Organ System Biology (NCT NCT04571008)

NCT ID: NCT04571008

Last Updated: 2026-03-11

Results Overview

The outcome will be assessed during hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp procedure in conjunction with stable isotopic tracer infusion after intervention period.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

56 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

After at least 16 weeks of treatment

Results posted on

2026-03-11

Participant Flow

56 participants met the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned in a double-blind fashion to either placebo or NMN.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Placebo
At least 16 weeks of placebo.
NMN Supplementation
At least 16 weeks of NMN.
Overall Study
STARTED
28
28
Overall Study
COMPLETED
20
20
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
8
8

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of NMN Supplementation on Organ System Biology

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Total
n=40 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Placebo
n=20 Participants
At least 16 weeks of placebo.
NMN Supplementation
n=20 Participants
At least 16 weeks of NMN.
Age, Continuous
61.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.2 • n=18 Participants
61.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.5 • n=9 Participants
62.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.0 • n=9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
32 Participants
n=18 Participants
17 Participants
n=9 Participants
15 Participants
n=9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=18 Participants
3 Participants
n=9 Participants
5 Participants
n=9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
1 Participants
n=9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=18 Participants
1 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
38 Participants
n=18 Participants
19 Participants
n=9 Participants
19 Participants
n=9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=18 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
Muscle Insulin Sensitivity
464.4 (nmol/kg FFM/min) / (µU/mL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 185.1 • n=18 Participants
422.8 (nmol/kg FFM/min) / (µU/mL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 194.4 • n=9 Participants
506.0 (nmol/kg FFM/min) / (µU/mL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 170.0 • n=9 Participants
3-Hour Glucose Under the Concentration Curve
359 mg/dLx3hr
STANDARD_DEVIATION 61.4 • n=18 Participants
372 mg/dLx3hr
STANDARD_DEVIATION 64 • n=9 Participants
347 mg/dLx3hr
STANDARD_DEVIATION 58 • n=9 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: After at least 16 weeks of treatment

The outcome will be assessed during hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp procedure in conjunction with stable isotopic tracer infusion after intervention period.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=20 Participants
At least 16 weeks of placebo.
NMN Supplementation
n=20 Participants
At least 16 weeks of NMN.
Change in Muscle Insulin Sensitivity
19.0 (nmol/kg FFM/min) / (µU/mL)
Standard Deviation 95.0
13.5 (nmol/kg FFM/min) / (µU/mL)
Standard Deviation 88.4

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After at least 16 weeks of treatment

Population: One person in the placebo group did not complete their Oral Glucose Tolerance test at the post visit.

The outcome will be assessed during modified oral glucose tolerance test after the intervenion

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Placebo
n=19 Participants
At least 16 weeks of placebo.
NMN Supplementation
n=20 Participants
At least 16 weeks of NMN.
Changes in Glucose Tolerance
-9.0 mg/dLx3 Hr
Standard Deviation 38.0
14 mg/dLx3 Hr
Standard Deviation 42

Adverse Events

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

NMN Supplementation

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Placebo
n=28 participants at risk
At least 16 weeks of placebo.
NMN Supplementation
n=28 participants at risk
At least 16 weeks of NMN.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cold symptoms
14.3%
4/28 • Number of events 4 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
21.4%
6/28 • Number of events 7 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
17.9%
5/28 • Number of events 5 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
3.6%
1/28 • Number of events 1 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Bruising/hematoma
3.6%
1/28 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
10.7%
3/28 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
Nervous system disorders
Headache
3.6%
1/28 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
7.1%
2/28 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness/Blurred Vision
7.1%
2/28 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
0.00%
0/28 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Cold sore
0.00%
0/28 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov
7.1%
2/28 • Number of events 3 • From enrollment until the end of follow up after 16 weeks of supplementation
We used the adverse events definitions defined by ClinicalTrials.gov

Additional Information

Sarah Farabi

Washington University in St. Louis

Phone: 3142735454

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place