Conditions: Aging
Keywords: Aging Hypertrophy Metformin Strength Muscle
Allocation: RANDOMIZED | Intervention model: PARALLEL
Enrollment: 109
Healthy volunteers: yes

Brief summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a commonly prescribed drug, metformin, can enhance the benefits seen during resistance exercise such as increased muscle mass and strength.

Detailed description:
Muscle mass and strength are critical determinants not only of a person's quality of life and functional independence, but also metabolic health, as muscle is the organ primarily responsible for insulin-mediated glucose uptake. The elderly suffer obligatory losses of muscle mass and strength, exacerbated by illness and physical inactivity. Progressive resistance exercise training (PRT) is the most effective intervention identified to improve muscular strength, and combat the muscle atrophy of aging (sarcopenia); however, overall the muscle response to PRT is blunted in the elderly and variability of response increased, with some individuals actually losing muscle mass. The Bamman and Peterson labs have independently been studying the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the "non-responder" phenotype, with the goal of identifying novel intervention strategies to promote mass and strength gains to improve function. We hypothesize that the abundance of anti-inflammatory, alternatively activated M2 macrophages in muscle predicts response to PRT in the elderly; those with the highest number of M2 macrophages and lowest inflammatory gene expression prior to the start of training gained the most mass. Further, we determined that metformin treatment increased M2 macrophage abundance, and decreased inflammatory cytokine gene expression. These provocative findings have led us to our central hypothesis that adjuvant metformin may improve the responses to PRT in the elderly by altering the muscle tissue inflammatory environment, thereby enhancing mechanisms that drive PRT-induced myofiber hypertrophy.

Arms:
arm 1: Participants will be randomized to receive Metformin (1700 mg/day) for a period of 16 weeks; 2 weeks of Metformin only followed by 14 weeks of continued Metformin use in combination with progressive resistance training. arm 2: Participants will be randomized to receive placebo sugar pills (1700 mg/day) for a period of 16 weeks; 2 weeks of placebo only followed by 14 weeks of continued placebo use in combination with progressive resistance training. Placebos will be almost identical to the Metformin medication.

Interventions: intervention 1: Progressive Resistance Training intervention 2: Metformin
Intervention descriptions: intervention 1: Participants will complete 14 weeks (42 sessions, 3x/week) of progressive resistance training which will consist of 8 constant load movements to train all major muscle groups bilaterally. intervention 2: Participants will be randomized to receive metformin in conjunction with their strength training program.

Protocol document:
Prot_SAP_000.pdf: 
PROTOCOL TYPE
Which IRB
Medical
NonMedical
Protocol Process Type
Exemption
Expedited
Full
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*Which IRB*
The Medical IRB reviews research emanating from the Colleges of Dentistry; Health Sciences; Medicine; Nursing; Pharmacy and Health
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*Which Protocol Process Type*
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-by full review; 
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EXPEDITED CERTIFICATION
To Be Completed Only If Protocol is to Receive Expedited Review
Applicability
A. Research activities that (1) present no more than *minimal risk to human subjects, and (2) involve only procedures listed in one or
more of the following categories, may be reviewed by the IRB through the expedited review procedure authorized by 45 CFR
46.110 and 21 CFR 56.110. The activities listed should not be deemed to be of minimal risk simply because they are included on
this list. Inclusion on this list merely means that the activity is eligible for review through the expedited review procedure when the
specific circumstances of the proposed research involve no more than minimal risk to human subjects.
B. The categories in this list apply regardless of the age of subjects, except as noted.
C. The expedited review procedure may not be used where identification of the subjects and/or their responses would reasonably
place them at risk of criminal or civil liability or be damaging to the subjects’ financial standing, employability, insurability, reputation,
or be stigmatizing, unless reasonable and appropriate protections will be implemented so that risks related to invasion of privacy and
breach of confidentiality are no greater than minimal.
D. The expedited review procedure may not be used for classified research involving human subjects.
E. IRBs are reminded that the standard requirements for informed consent (or its waiver, alteration, or exception) apply regardless of
the type of review—expedited or convened—utilized by the IRB.
*“Minimal risk” means that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater in
and of themselves from those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological
examination or tests. 45 CFR 46.102(i)
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PROJECT INFORMATION
Title of Project: (If applicable, use the exact title listed in the grant/contract application). 
IRB Share / Novel Actions of Metformin to Augment
Resistance Training Adaptation in Older Adults
Short Title Description 
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MASTERS
Anticipated Ending Date of Research Project:
Number of human subjects 
40
Study is/will be open to new subject enrollment (or data/specimen collection): 
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No
12/31/2019
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PI CONTACT INFORMATION
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1. Read; 
2. write/edit;
3. receive communications; and 
4. submit to the IRB (IR, CR, MR, Other Review*). 
Change  Principal Investigator:
First Name: Charlotte
Room# &
Bldg: 900 S Limestone
Last Name: Peterson
Speed
Sort#: 40536
Department:
Degree: PhD
 
PI’s
Employee/Student
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Rank: 
 
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Dept Code: 7N600
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address: Charlotte.Peterson@uky.edu
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No
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Trained 12/15/2017
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disclosure per the UK administrative regulation 7:2)?
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No
Health Sciences - Rehabilitati …
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RISK LEVEL
Indicate which of the categories listed below accurately describes this protocol
(Risk Level 1) Not greater than minimal risk
(Risk Level 2) Greater than minimal risk, but presenting the prospect of direct benefit to individuals subjects
(Risk Level 3) Greater then minimal risk, no prospect of direct benefit to individual subjects, but likely to yield generalizable
knowledge about the subject's disorder or condition.
(Risk Level 4) Research not otherwise approvable which presents an opportunity to understand, prevent, or alleviate a serious
problem affecting the health or welfare of subjects.
*“Minimal risk” means that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater in and of
themselves from those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological
examination or tests [45 CFR 46.102(i)]
Download UK's guidance document on assessing the research risk for additional information on risk [PDF] 
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SUBJECT DEMOGRAPHICS
Age level of human subjects: (i.e., 6 mths.; 2yrs., etc..) 65 yrs to 99 yrs
Indicate the targeted/planned enrollment of the following members of
minority groups and their subpopulations
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study. Depending on the subject category applicable to your research
you may be required to complete additional forms. [Note, if the study
does not involve direct intervention or direct interaction with subjects,
(e.g., record-review research, outcomes registries), do not check mark
populations which the research does not specifically target. For
instance, a large record review of a diverse population may incidentally
include a prisoner or an international citizen, but, if the focus or intent of
the study has nothing to do with that status, you do not need to check
those category(ies).]
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age 18)
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Research Description section on
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[PDF])
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injury
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that present a high likelihood of impaired consent capacity or fluctuations in consent
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INFORMED CONSENT/ASSENT PROCESS/WAIVER
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all of the elements of informed consent (i.e. medical record review, deception research, or collection of biological
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for planned emergency/acute care research as provided under FDA regulations. Contact ORI for regulations that apply to
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SECTION 1.
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Check the appropriate item:
I am requesting waiver of the requirement for the informed consent process.
I am requesting alteration of the informed consent process.
If you checked the box for this item, describe which elements of consent will be altered, and/or omitted, and justify the
alteration.
SECTION 2.
The IRB may consider your request provided that all of the following conditions apply to your research and are
appropriately justified. Explain in the space provided for each condition how it applies to your research.
a) The research involves no more than minimal risk to the subject.
b) The rights and welfare of subjects will not be adversely affected.
c) The research could not practicably be carried out without the requested waiver or alteration.
d) Whenever possible, the subjects or legally authorized representatives will be provided with additional pertinent
information after they have participated in the study.
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Request for Waiver of Documentation of Informed Consent Process
If you are requesting IRB approval for waiver of the requirement for documentation of informed consent (i.e. telephone
survey or mailed survey, internet research, or certain international research), your research activities must fit into one of two
regulatory options: 
1) The only record linking the participant and the research would be the consent document, and the principal risk would be
potential harm resulting from a breach of confidentiality (i.e., a study that involves participants who use illegal drugs). 
2) The research presents no more than minimal risk to the participant and involves no procedures for which written consent is
normally required outside of the research context (i.e. a cover letter on a survey, or a phone script). 
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Note: The IRB cannot waive the requirement for documentation or alter the consent form for FDA-regulated research unless it
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and opportunity to consider whether or not to participate. To help ensure required elements are included in your consent
document, please use the Cover Letter Template as a guide: English- [WORD], Spanish- [WORD] The cover letter
template was developed specifically for survey/questionnaire research; however, it may be useful as a guide for developing a
consent document for other types of research as well. 
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b) The principal risk would be potential harm resulting from a breach of confidentiality (i.e., a study that involves
subjects who use illegal drugs).
Under this option, each participant must be asked whether (s)he wants to sign a consent form; if the participant
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Option 2
a) The research presents no more than minimal risk to the participant:
b) Involves no procedures for which written consent is normally required outside of the research context (i.e. a cover
letter on a survey, or a phone script):
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STUDY PERSONNEL
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RESEARCH DESCRIPTION
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formulation of your study. For research involving investigational drugs, describe the previously conducted animal and human studies.
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Muscle mass and strength are critical determinants not only of a person’s quality of life and functional independence, but also
metabolic health, as muscle is the organ primarily responsible for insulin-mediated glucose uptake. The elderly suffer obligatory
losses of muscle mass and strength, exacerbated by illness and physical inactivity. Progressive resistance exercise training (PRT) is
the most effective intervention identified to improve muscular strength, and combat the muscle atrophy of aging (sarcopenia);
however, overall the muscle response to PRT is blunted in the elderly and variability of response increased, with some individuals
actually losing muscle mass. The Bamman and Peterson labs have independently been studying the molecular and cellular
mechanisms underlying the “non-responder” phenotype, with the goal of identifying novel intervention strategies to promote mass
and strength gains to improve function. We hypothesize that the abundance of anti-inflammatory, alternatively activated M2
macrophages in muscle predicts response to PRT in the elderly; those with the highest number of M2 macrophages and lowest
inflammatory gene expression prior to the start of training gained the most mass. Further, we determined that metformin treatment
increased M2 macrophage abundance, and decreased inflammatory cytokine gene expression. These provocative findings have led
us to our central hypothesis that adjuvant metformin may improve the responses to PRT in the elderly by altering the muscle tissue
inflammatory environment, thereby enhancing mechanisms that drive PRT-induced myofiber hypertrophy. We are well-positioned to
test this hypothesis and to determine the translational potential of PRT + metformin to synergistically combat sarcopenia and extend
human health span. We propose a blinded, placebo-controlled PRT study to determine metformin’s physiologic and cellular effects in
reducing deleterious consequences of aging on muscle.
Objectives: List your research objectives. You may reference grant application/sponsor’s relevant protocol pages and attach as an
appendix in the E-IRB "Additional Information" section.
Aim 1. Determine if metformin treatment augments skeletal muscle size and strength gains in conjunction with PRT in older adults.
Participants over age 65 years old will be recruited and randomized to receive either placebo or metformin for 2 weeks followed by a
14 week PRT program with continued drug/placebo treatment. Gains in muscle size and strength, and changes in insulin sensitivity,
will be quantified. Muscle biopsies from the vastus lateralis will be obtained at the time of recruitment, following pre-exercise
metformin/placebo treatment, and at the end of training for quantification of myofiber cross-sectional area. In this way, the ability of
metformin to improve muscle response to PRT in the elderly will be determined. Aim 2. Identify cellular and molecular responses in
muscle to metformin which are associated with improved response to PRT. Macrophages, inflammatory gene expression and
anabolic and pro-inflammatory signaling pathways following metformin and after PRT with continued metformin or placebo, will be
examined in muscle. We hypothesize that metformin will increase the relative abundance of M2 macrophages and reduce the overall
inflammatory state of muscle, that will promote satellite cell-mediated hypertrophy, effectively converting non-responders to
responders. In addition, we hypothesize that subjects receiving metformin will have a greater anabolic response due to changes in
both mTORC1 signaling/inhibition and mitochondrial content, activity, and mitophagy. mRNA and protein expression will be assessed
for mTORC1 signaling, mTORC1 inhibition, and markers of mitophagy to quantify the effects of metformin on mTORC1 activity and
markers of mitophagy. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) will be used to correlate muscle fiber cross-sectional area (CSA) gains with
changes in mitochondrial content, activity and mitophagy. Mitochondrial bioenergetics will be assessed using the Oroboros Oxygraph.
Aim 3. Explore mechanisms underlying metformin effects on muscle response to training using a human muscle cell culture system
that models exercise and the muscle microenvironment. Isolated myoblasts, differentiated into myotubes from the biopsy muscle, will
be stretched on a Flexcell tension system that induces myotube hypertrophy in vitro. Co-culture of myotubes with monocytes or
inflammatory M1 macrophages, in the presence or absence of metformin, will determine the impact of metformin on inflammatory
gene expression in both cell types and changes in response to stretch, which will be correlated to in vivo response to PRT. The long
term goal of this study is to enable the development of targeted interventions to effectively combat sarcopenia, thereby maintaining
functional independence and improving metabolic regulation and quality of life in the elderly. Prospective identification of individuals
likely to be refractory to routine exercise programs, and determining the effectiveness of metformin in improving the muscle growth
response to PRT, may contribute to the development of a low cost, personalized approach to maintain or restore skeletal muscle
mass and strength in the elderly.
Study Design: Describe the study design (e.g., single/double blind, parallel, crossover, etc.). Indicate whether or not the subjects will
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receive placebo medication at some point in the research procedures. Also, indicate whether or not the subjects will be randomized in
this study. You may reference sponsor’s protocol pages and attach as an appendix in the E-IRB "Additional Information" section.
(Including the study design table from a sponsor’s protocol is helpful to IRB members.)
Community-Based Participatory Research: If you are conducting community-based participatory research (CBPR), describe
strategies for involvement of community members in the design and implementation of the study, and dissemination of results from the
study.
Research Repositories: If the purpose of this submission is to establish a research repository describe the repository design and
operating procedures. For relevant information to include, see question 22 of the UK IRB “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the
Return of Research Results or Incidental Research Findings” [PDF].
We have assembled a dual-site team (UK and UAB) of established investigators with complementary skills and a wealth of pertinent
experience to conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that is centered on a novel, alternative use of metformin.
This will be the first known metformin repurposing trial to test the potential impact of combined exercise-drug therapy on muscle
mass and function, and it will be conducted in an aging cohort most in need of a treatment that maximizes muscle regrowth and
strength gain. The two site design ensures that recruitment goals will be met and data analyzed within the duration of the granting
period. Because a more diverse population will be studied than at either site alone, results obtained will be more generalizable.
Subjects will also be stratified and randomized by site and by functional status. Data Collection Schedule (Table 1). This protocol
involves ~17 wk of participation. Subjects will complete assessments at the CTSA-sponsored clinical services cores at each site.
Pre-treatment. Following physical exam and detailed screening, baseline tests will include: (i) short physical performance battery
(SPPB), functional tests of balance, gait speed, ; (ii) a fasting blood draw to assess liver and kidney function, glucose, insulin, and
electrolytes (repeated at midpoint of the PRT period to monitor liver and kidney function for safety) Vit D and other blood tests that
may be related to muscle function or insulin resistance could also be assessed ; cell isolation; (iii) an oral glucose tolerance test
(OGTT); (iv) whole body dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan along with circumferences; (v) vastus lateralis muscle biopsy
and mid-thigh CT; (vi) 4 day diet record and physical activity monitoring; and (vii) self reported quality of life involving several
questionnaires. Subjects will also be introduced to the strength and power testing. Subjects will then be randomized and sent home
with instructions and a 2 wk supply of metformin or placebo (in double-blind fashion). Week 2. After 2 wk of metformin/placebo,
fasting blood, and muscle biopsy will be repeated. Baseline strength and power tests will be performed and pills counted for
compliance. Strength and power testing at this time will be primarily used as a second familiarization and practice testing session, to
account for the well-known motor learning effects that can dramatically influence performance during maximal testing of naïve
subjects. Resistance training will then be introduced and progressed over a 2 wk period. Week 4. After the first 2 wk of resistance
training familiarization and ramping, strength and power testing will be repeated and considered true baseline muscle performance,
followed by 12 wk of PRT at full volume and intensity. Week 9. Strength and power testing will be performed halfway through the PRT
program along with a safety check blood draw. Week 16. All dependent variables will be re-assessed within 5 days post-training;
strength, power and SPPB on the final day of training; muscle biopsy, OGTT, blood draw, CT, circumferences, questionnaires, and
DXA on subsequent visits. Long Term Follow Up. We plan to contact those individuals that may be interested in returning to perform
certain assessments including strength and power, quality of life, as well as physical function and activity monitoring at 26 and 52
weeks after initial evaluation. During the 14 wk of PRT (2 wk of familiarization and ramping; 12 wk of full volume PRT), participants will
report 3 times per wk to exercise and to obtain the necessary number of capsules. The exercise physiologists supervising training
and compliance and technicians/nurses performing scans/tests will be blinded to drug treatment and will perform all analyses using
methods standardized between sites. Retention. We expect voluntary attrition rate to be approximately 20%, slightly higher than in our
prior resistance training studies in deconditioned older adults (15%). Compliance. Ideally all subjects would attend 100% of
scheduled resistance exercise sessions and will consume all prescribed doses of metformin or placebo, but we have sufficient
experience with these types of intensive trials to recognize that this ideal scenario is not realistic. For this project, the goal will be 3
d/wk resistance training, but subjects who complete at least 5 of 6 sessions every two weeks will be considered in good standing.
Subjects will be given pre-configured dosages with instructions to return unused containers; visiting the facility 3 times per week for
exercise training will facilitate compliance. In cases where a pattern of noncompliance develops, the study coordinators will prompt
participants with evening phone calls.
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Study Population: Describe the characteristics of the subject population, such as anticipated number, age range, gender, ethnic
background and health status. Identify the criteria for inclusion and exclusion. Explain the rationale for the use of special classes such
as fetuses, pregnant women, children, institutionalized, adults with impaired consent capacity, prisoners or others who are likely to be
vulnerable. If women or minorities are included, please address how the inclusion of women and members of minority groups and their
subpopulations will help you meet your scientific objectives. Exclusion of these groups requires clear and compelling rationale that
shows inclusion is inappropriate with respect to the health of the subjects or that inclusion is inappropriate for the purpose of the study.
Cost is not an acceptable reason for exclusion except when the study would duplicate data from other sources. Women of
childbearing potential should not be excluded routinely from participation in clinical research. 
Provide the following information: 
• A description of the subject selection criteria and rationale for selection in terms of the scientific objectives and proposed study
design;
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• A compelling rationale for proposed exclusion of any sex/gender or racial/ethnic group;
• The proposed dates of enrollment (beginning and end);
• The proposed sample composition of subjects.
You may reference grant application/sponsor’s relevant protocol pages and attach as an appendix using the below attachment button.
One hundred males and females (n=60 at UAB completed in years 1-4; n=40 at UK in the first 2½ years of the award) =65 years of
age with a short physical performance battery (SPPB) score of >3 (score range 0-12) will be studied. These represent non-disabled
and mobile individuals who are able to participate in the functional testing and resistance exercise. The recruitment distribution
between sites is based on past recruitment/retention experience with PRT trials, and it will enable UK team members to focus on
tissue analyses in years 3-5. Given the anticipated attrition rate of 20%, we will recruit 120 participants (72 UAB and 48 UK) to achieve
a final sample size of 100 (50 metformin, 50 placebo), which will allow sufficient power for “as observed” comparisons.
Approximately equal numbers of men and women of all races and ethnicities will be recruited from the Centers on Aging, through the
CTSA Volunteer Opportunities Websites at both institutions, and through general advertisements. Human subjects recruited into this
study will have no history of resistance training (>2x per week consistently) within the past year, and no contraindications to being in
the study (see inclusion/exclusion criteria below). Inclusion criteria • =65 years of age. • Independently mobile with a SPPB score 3-
12. • Access to transportation. • Capable of providing informed consent (cognitively intact). Exclusion criteria • Obesity (BMI>30) •
Serum creatinine >1.4 because of risk of lactic acidosis with metformin. • History of regular resistance training within the past year. •
History (or ECG evidence) of previous myocardial infarction, history of congestive heart failure. • Current angina pectoris or
symptoms of myocardial ischemia or congestive heart failure. • Chronic aspirin or NSAID use (unless it can be safely stopped prior to
the biopsies), and any other use of an anticoagulant (e.g., Coumadin) or history of bleeding. • History of alcoholism or liver disease. •
History of hypo- or hyper-coagulation disorders including subjects taking Coumadin. • Any end-stage disease and/or a life expectancy
less than one year. • Neurological, musculoskeletal, or other disorder that would preclude them from completing resistance training
and all performance tests. • Uncontrolled hypertension. • Diabetes mellitus as demonstrated with- HgbA1C>6.5, or fasting glu>126
mg/dl. • Any other medical condition that would interfere with testing or increase one's risk of complications during exercise, as
judged by the study physicians. • Any other condition or events considered exclusionary by the PI and/or physician, such as non-
compliance. • Lidocaine allergy (1% lidocaine is the local anesthetic used during the muscle biopsy procedure).
Estrogen/progesterone hormone (HRT) replacement therapy will not be an inclusion or exclusion criterion as this does not affect
gains in muscle strength or lean mass during resistance training.
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Subject Recruitment Methods & Privacy: Describe plans for the identification and recruitment of subjects, including how the
population will be identified, and how initial contact will be made with potential subjects by those having legitimate access to the
subjects' identity and the subjects' information. Describe the setting in which an individual will be interacting with an investigator. If
applicable, describe proposed outreach programs for recruiting women and minorities as participants in clinical research.
Please note: Based upon both legal and ethical concerns, the UK Medical Institutional Review Board (IRB) will not approve finder’s
fees for research studies. 
Men and women =65 years of age, representative of the racial and ethnic makeup of greater Birmingham, Alabama and greater
Lexington, Kentucky, will be recruited from Centers on Aging at both institutions and through general advertisements. In addition, both
institutions have extensive marketing and recruitment programs, involving several volunteer databases including ResearchMatch
where eligible subjects can be contacted, posterboards and flyers located throughout the facilities, a community engagement
program that has close ties to community organizations, and recruitment specialists who can advise us on optimal strategies.
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Advertising: Specify if any advertising will be performed. If yes, please see “IRB Application Instructions - Advertisements” for
instructions on attaching copies of the information to be used in flyers or advertisements. Advertisements must be reviewed and
approved by the IRB prior to use. For additional details, see topic "Recruitment" on ORI's IRB Survival Handbook web page for the PI
Guide to Identification and Recruitment of Human Subjects for Research [D7.0000] document [PDF]. If you will be recruiting
subjects via advertising at non-UK owned or operated sites, you should include a copy of written permission from that site to place the
advertisement in their facilities. 
Men and women =65 years of age, representative of the racial and ethnic makeup of greater Birmingham, Alabama and greater
Lexington, Kentucky, will be recruited from Centers on Aging at both institutions and through general advertisements. In addition, both
institutions have extensive marketing and recruitment programs, involving several volunteer databases including ResearchMatch
where eligible subjects can be contacted, posterboards and flyers located throughout the facilities, a community engagement
program that has close ties to community organizations, and recruitment specialists who can advise us on optimal strategies.
Attachments
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File Name
Advertising
REHAB-108_flyer_PR.pdf
Advertising
REHAB-108_flyer_RM(PR).pdf
Advertising
REHAB-108_spotlight22x28 (PR).pdf
Advertising
REHAB-108_newspaper3x5APPROVED.pdf
Advertising
REHAB-108_flyer2(pr).pdf
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Informed Consent Process: Describe the consent/assent procedures to be followed, the circumstances under which consent will be
sought and obtained, the timing of obtaining informed consent, whether there is any waiting period between informing the prospective
subject and obtaining consent, who will seek consent (Note: all individuals authorized to obtain informed consent should be designated
as such in the E-IRB "Study Personnel" section of this application), steps taken to minimize the possibility of coercion or undue
influence, the method used for documenting consent, and if applicable who is authorized to provide permission or consent on behalf
of the subject. Describe, if applicable, use of specific instruments or techniques to assess and confirm potential subjects’
understanding of the nature of the elements of informed consent (i.e., research involving adult subjects with impaired consent capacity)
and/or a description of other written materials that will be provided to participants or legally authorized representatives. If you have a
script, please prepare it using the informed consent template as a guide, and submit it on a separate page. For additional information,
see the Informed Consent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)" (PDF).
Informed Consent for Research Involving Emancipated Individuals
If you plan to enroll some or all prospective subjects as emancipated, consult with UK legal counsel when preparing the IRB
application and prior to submitting the application to the IRB. Include legal counsel’s recommendations (legal counsel’s
recommendations may be attached in the E-IRB "Additional Information" section as a separate document, if necessary). For a
complete definition of emancipated minors, see the section on Emancipated Individuals in the Informed Consent SOP (PDF).
Informed Consent for Research Involving Non-English Speaking Subjects
If you are recruiting non-English speaking subjects, the method by which consent is obtained should be in language in which the
subject is proficient. Describe the process for obtaining informed consent from prospective subjects in their respective language (or
the legally authorized representative’s respective language). In order to ensure that individuals are appropriately informed about the
study when English is their second-language, describe a plan for evaluating the level of English comprehension, and the threshold for
providing a translation, or explain why an evaluation would not be necessary. For additional information on inclusion of non-English
speaking subjects, or subjects from a foreign culture, see IRB Application Instructions for Recruiting Non-English Speaking
Participants or Participants from a Foreign Culture.
Research Repositories
If the purpose of this submission is to establish a research repository describe the informed consent process. For guidance regarding
consent issues, process approaches, and sample language see the “University of Kentucky Issues to be Addressed and Sample
Consent Language for Tissue/Specimen Repositories or Individual Studies Banking Material for Future Use" (PDF).
All participation will be on a voluntary basis and each participant will be required to sign an approved IRB consent form prior to
participation in the study protocol. All procedures included in the study will be explained in detail (including approximate time
commitment and potential risks) to the subjects by a member of the research team designated to do so. After the participant has
been completely informed, all questions that may arise will also be answered so that the subject is fully aware of the study design and
what they will be asked to do. The subject will be reminded that they may withdraw from the study at any time, that all information will
remain confidential, and of the steps that will be taken in case of an adverse event. The original signed consent form will be filed and
available for review at any time during the study duration and to ensure confidentiality of the collected data. All subjects will receive a
copy of the signed consent form for their personal records.
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Research Procedures: Describe the research procedures that will be followed. Identify all procedures that will be carried out with
each group of subjects. Differentiate between procedures that involve standard/routine clinical care and those that will be performed
specifically for this research project.
Respondents that appear to qualify based on an initial screen (phone or web; see submitted forms), will come in for a face-to-face
interview that will begin with the informed consent process. Each volunteer must pass a careful history which will include additional
questionnaires such as the PAR-Q and other health screens, a physical exam, electrocardiogram (ECG). These will be performed in
the CCTS under supervision of the study physician, PA, CCTS nursing personnel, and an exercise physiologist. Respondents will
also perform the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and complete a fasting blood draw where some of the blood can also
be prepared for monocyte isolations. Final enrollment decisions will be contingent upon successful completion of all screens,
including passing the physical exam and acceptable laboratory results (creatinine, glucose, liver enzymes, TSH, CBC with platelets,
HgbA1C). Short Form 36 (SF-36). The SF-36 survey is a multi-item scale designed to assess health related quality of life among
eight domains. These include physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health problems, bodily pain, general health
perceptions, vitality (energy and fatigue), social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health. It has
demonstrated excellent reliability and validity in older adults and across various populations. Physical Activity Measures. The Physical
Activity Survey for the Elderly (PASE) as well as physical activity monitors will be used in this study. The PASE is a self report or
interview based measure designed to capture and assess occupational, household, and leisure activities typically performed by older
adults including those of lighter intensity. Time spent participating in each activity area is multiplied by a weighted value that reflects
the amount of energy expended by an older person engaged in that activity. These weighted values are then summed to yield a
composite PASE score. This questionnaire has been found to be both reliable and valid among community dwelling and physically
disabled older adults. Our physical activity monitor will be worn on the wrist and will have accelerometry, HR monitoring, and sleep
pattern capabilities. PROMIS modules. PROMIS uses modern measurement theory to assess patient–reported health status for
physical, mental, and social well–being to reliably and validly measure patient–reported outcomes (PROs) for clinical research and
practice. PROMIS instruments are generated from item banks. PROMIS’ measures can be used as primary or secondary endpoints
in clinical studies of the effectiveness of treatment. SPPB functional testing. The three timed standing balance tests (side-by-side,
semi-tandem and tandem), 4-meter gait speed test performed twice, and timed repeated chair sit to stand (5 times) will be performed
1. Performance for each set of tasks is scored (0-4), with a summary score of 0-12. Muscle strength and power testing. Voluntary,
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dynamic strength will be evaluated by testing a one repetition max (1-RM), defined as the maximal load that a subject can lift one time
with proper form through a full range of motion, via our well-established methods 2-4 that have been standardized across sites. After
warm-up, single repetition trials (separated by 1-2 min rest) are performed with increasing resistance until two failed attempts at a
given load. The last successfully lifted load with good form will be recorded as the 1-RM. We will also evaluate maximum voluntary
isometric knee extension strength using our established methods on a Biodex 4 dynamometer 5, available at both sites. Knee
extension concentric power will also be determined using the Biodex set on isotonic mode to allow for variable velocities with a
constant external load equal to 40% of maximum voluntary isometric strength. OGTT. A standard 2 hr OGTT will be performed after a
8-12 hr fast using 75 g glucose. Blood will be drawn before and 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after ingestion for measurement of glucose
and insulin, and the Matsuda index, which correlates well with the euglycemic clamp 6 will be used to calculate insulin sensitivity. DXA.
Body composition (whole body, regional fat and lean mass) and bone mineral density will be determined using a Lunar Prodigy (UAB)
and an IDXA (UK) and standardized methods for regional partitioning. Data quality will be assured by phantom calibrations. Each
participant will receive a DXA scan performed at the CCTS in the University of Kentucky Medical Center by study personnel trained in
this procedure. The subjects will be instructed to remove all objects such as jewelry or eyeglasses and will wear a hospital gown, or a
light weight shirt and shorts (containing no metal) during the scanning procedure. If a woman of childbearing potential is to be
scanned, a pregnancy test will be conducted prior to the scan. The scan takes approximately 8-10 minutes to complete. All scans will
be analyzed by a trained and certified investigator using the GE Lunar software version 10.0. DXA bone mineral content (BMC; kg),
DXA bone mineral density (BMD; g/cm2), DXA fat-free mass (FFM; kg), DXA mineral-free lean mass (MFL; kg), DXA fat mass (Fat;
kg), and DXA percent fat (%Fat) will be assessed. Anthropometry (Circumferences). Circumferences will be taken at various places
on the upper body including the waist, abdomen, and hip etc. All measures will be taken by rotating through measurement sites and
taking duplicate measures at each site if measures are not within proper ranges. All measures will be on the right side of the body to
stay in accordance with ACSM guidelines. Computed Tomography (CT). Single Slice CT images (Siemens Definition) will be used to
quantify skeletal muscle and fat area of the right and left thighs of each subject using 100mA with a scanning time of 3 s and a 512 X
512 matrix. With the subject supine, one 5-10 mm thick cross-section scan of both legs will be taken corresponding to the midpoint
between the inguinal crease and the proximal border of the patella (the midthigh). Tissue area quantification will be determined using
corresponding attenuation values of =200HU; -190 to -30 HU; and 0-100 HU for bone, adipose tissue, and skeletal muscle
respectively using available software (NIH ImageJ; http://rsbweb.nih.gov/ij/). Total thigh fat will be further subdivided into two
compartments including the fat above the fasica latae (subcutaneous thigh fat) and below the fascia latae (deep thigh fat). In addition,
the skeletal muscle will be subdivided into areas of low attenuation (0-34 HU) representing fat rich muscle, and high attenuation values
(35-100 HU) representing muscle with normal fat content. Images obtained as dicom files from UK Radiology will also be sent to the
University of Arkansas Medical School and/or Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Administration for evaluation with another
medical image analysis platform called sliceomatic. All images will be deidentified so that each subject will remain anonymous and
only coded with their study identification number. Muscle biopsies. Three muscle biopsies (approximately 250 mg each) will be
obtained from the vastus lateralis after local anesthetic (1% lidocaine) using a 5 mm Bergstrom needle with suction. As described
above, there will be a baseline muscle biopsy, another at 2 weeks of drug/placebo treatment, and the final biopsy at 16 weeks. This
procedure is routinely performed at both sites using the same processing method, with subjects returning for multiple biopsies.
Muscle tissue will be divided as follows: 100 mg will be processed for myoblast isolation (Aim 3); ~100 mg will be snap frozen (~30
mg aliquots) in liquid nitrogen for RNA and protein isolation (Aim 2); and ~50 mg will be mounted in tragacanth gum and frozen in
liquid nitrogen-cooled isopentane for detailed immunohistochemical (IHC) analyses (Aim 2), including myofiber CSA (Aim 1). Dietary
monitoring. Participants will be asked to maintain their normal dietary intake throughout the study period. Energy intake and
macronutrient composition will be assessed by 4 day diet records on each of the testing visits (Table 1). The nutrient content will be
determined by those qualified to use the Nutrition Data System for Research, which utilizes the multiple-pass method to help improve
the validity of dietary data 7. Randomization to Drug or Placebo. After informed consent and all tests to establish eligibility,
participants will be randomized to receive either placebo or metformin treatment for 2 wk, followed by a 14 wk PRT program, with
continued drug or placebo. Every effort will be made to conduct the randomization so that the metformin and placebo groups are
equivalent. Since recruitment at UAB is expected to be more than at UK, participants will be stratified by site prior to randomization.
Additionally, SPPB score will also be used for stratification. Randomization, stratified by site (UAB vs. UK) and by functional status
(SPPB 3-8 vs. 9-12), will be implemented in permuted blocks of 4 using SAS v9.2 PROC PLAN to ensure adequate distribution of all
groups across the collection period. In the event that other variables prove to be different between the two groups and have an
impact on the outcome, covariate-adjusted analyses will be utilized as described below. Subjects randomized to metformin (850 mg
each capsule) will take increasing doses as follows: 1 capsule (850 mg) per day for 7 days, 2 capsules per day (1700 mg) for 7 days,
the latter being the target clinical dose, continued throughout the 14 wk of PRT. In some subjects, the dose progression may be
slower and may not reach 1700 mg/day due to GI side effects. The placebo capsules will look identical to the metformin capsules,
but will contain inert substances, and the escalating dose schedule will be the same. The metformin and placebo tablets will be
obtained commercially through different facilities. The placebo tablets will be obtained from the VA Cooperative Studies Program
Clinical Research Pharmacy Coordinating Center, which is in New Mexico (working through their non-profit foundation, the Biomedical
Research Institute of New Mexico). This program is registered with the FDA as a manufacturing, packaging and distribution facility
and serves the needs of VA studies, as well as NIH funded and some industry studies. We will contract with this facility to supply us
with metformin placebos. There are many different manufacturers of metformin, and the VA facility in New Mexico will provide us with
a tablet which will be identical to metformin 850 mg tablets that are manufactured by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, which is an established
generic drug maker. Therefore, we will obtain placebo tablets from the New Mexico VA facility, and we will purchase generic (Amneal)
850 mg metformin tablets through our investigational pharmacy. Progressive resistance exercise training (PRT). The 14 weeks of
PRT (42 sessions ± 3-5 sessions) will be supervised by trained personnel (exercise physiologists, or senior level physical therapy or
athletic training graduate students under the supervision of an exercise physiologist). Each site has a certified, lead exercise
physiologist with several years of experience, responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and supervising all trainers. Subjects
will be instructed on proper techniques and continuously monitored. Following warm-up, PRT will consist of 8 constant load
movements to train all major muscle groups (leg press, knee extension, one legged squat, calf press, chest press, lat pull down,
biceps curl, and triceps pressdown). All resistance exercises will be performed bilaterally, progressing to reach full volume and
intensity for each exercise by the end of wk 2. We will implement a variable intensity prescription: “high-low-high” 3 d/wk program. On
Mondays and Fridays, intensity will be high – subjects will complete 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions at 70-75% 1-repetition maximum (1-
RM) with 60-90s between sets. Progression will be incorporated continuously by incrementing the resistance load when 12
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repetitions are completed for 2 of 3 sets. On Wednesdays, resistance loads will be reduced ~30% and the emphasis will be on more
rapid, concentric training (with controlled eccentric loading) to develop explosive power while providing a protracted recovery period
between high resistance sessions. Participants will aim to complete 42 exercise sessions but will have the flexibility to train ±3-5
sessions to account for follow up testing as well as for patient schedules and vacations etc. Participants should be in good
compliance by completing at least 3 exercise sessions (high/low/high) in a row before follow up testing. Banking of samples. The
consent form requests permission from subjects for banking of leftover samples for future research, to be kept indefinitely.
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Data Collection: List the data or attach a list of the data to be collected about or from each subject (e.g. interview script, survey tool,
data collection form for existing data).
If the research includes survey or interview procedures, the questionnaire, interview questions or assessment scales should be
included in the application (use attachment button below).
The data collection instrument(s) can be submitted with your application in draft form with the understanding that the final copy will be
submitted to the IRB for approval prior to use (submit final version to the IRB for review as a modification request if initial IRB approval
was issued while the data collection instrument was in draft form).
Research material obtained from patients will consist of a phone script, blood and muscle tissue samples, and the data resulting from
biochemical analysis, DXA scans, functional/strength tests, and data derived from physical exams, diet records, and questionnaires.
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Resources: Describe what resources/facilities are available to perform the research (i.e., staff, space, equipment). Such resources
may include a) staffing and personnel, in terms of availability, number, expertise, and experience; b) psychological, social, or medical
services, including counseling or social support services that may be required because of research participation; c) psychological,
social, or medical monitoring, ancillary care, equipment needed to protect subjects; d) resources for subject communication, such as
language translation services, and e) computer or other technological resources, mobile or otherwise, required or created during the
conduct of the research. Please note: Some mobile apps may be considered mobile medical devices under FDA regulations (see
FDA Guidance). Proximity or availability of other resources should also be taken into consideration, for example, the proximity of an
emergency facility for care of subject injury, or availability of psychological support after participation. 
Research activities conducted at performance sites that are not owned or operated by the University of Kentucky, at sites that are
geographically separate from UK, or at sites that do not fall under the UK IRB’s authority, are subject to special procedures for
coordination of research review. Additional information is required (see IRB Application Instructions - Off-Site Research web page);
supportive documentation can be attached in the E-IRB "Additional Information" section. Provide a written description of the role of the
non-UK site(s) or non-UK personnel who will be participating in your research. The other site may need to complete its own IRB review,
or a cooperative review arrangement may need to be established. Contact the Office of Research Integrity at (859) 257-9428 if you
have questions about the participation of non-UK sites/personnel.
If the University of Kentucky is the lead site in a multi-site study, or the UK investigator is the lead investigator, describe the plan for
managing the reporting of unanticipated problems, noncompliance and submission of protocol modifications and interim results from
the non-UK sites.
The project is supported by an NIH RO1 grant and the PI’s are Drs. Peterson, Kern, and Bamman (UAB). This is a dual site study
where each PI brings complementary expertise so that in combination, all testing and analyses proposed can be performed expertly.
They will communicate regularly to assure consistency in clinical assessments. Drs. Peterson, Bamman, and Kern have been working
closely toward this trial for two years. At UK, this protocol will be performed at the CCTS, UK Medical Centers and KY Clinic, and the
Human Performance Lab (HPL) located in the Multidisciplinary Sciences Building, Room B004. The HPL is outfitted with pneumatic
resistance exercise training equipment, a Revolutionary Exerciser stationary bike (Keiser Sports Health Equipment, Fresno, CA) and
a Biodex dynamometer for assessing strength, power and fatigue. The CCTS Clinical Operations unit comprises a research staff that
is specially trained to make complex research observations and accurate patient assessments and documentation, to utilize precision
in the collection and processing of specimens for research purposes, and to implement exemplary safe patient care practices. This
unit is available to conduct research procedures for investigators throughout the institution or, under certain conditions, outside the
institution and consists of both outpatient and inpatient units located on the third and fifth floors of the Chandler Medical Center
respectively.
Potential Risks: Describe any potential risks or likely adverse effects of the drugs, biologics, devices or procedures subjects may
encounter while in the study. Please describe any physical, psychological, social, legal or other risks and assess their likelihood and
seriousness.
There are some potential risks associated with the procedures presented in this protocol. Resistance Exercise Training. The primary
risks associated with resistance training are fatigue during exercise and muscle soreness or stiffness after exercise. There is a
remote possibility of musculoskeletal injury resulting from resistance exercise. However, these symptoms are no different than what
would normally result as part of any resistance exercise or strength training program and are both temporary and recoverable.
Subjects may experience some temporary discomfort from exertion during exercise. Although this form of exercise is not a severe
cardiovascular stress, there is a remote possibility of precipitation of angina or even a myocardial infarction in this population during
resistance exercise. Metformin Treatment. Metformin is generally well-tolerated and causes few adverse side effects, the most
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common being gastrointestinal upset, which is largely avoided by the proposed gradual dose escalation which reaches a maximum of
1700 mg/d gradually over the first 2 weeks. The most common side effect of metformin is diarrhea, which usually goes away with
continued use, and which is mitigated by gradually increasing the dose. Very rarely, metformin can cause lactic acidosis, which can be
severe. However, this is only associated with chronic renal insufficiency, and such patients (with creatinine>1.4) will be excluded from
the study. The study physicians are Endocrinologists who use metformin routinely in their clinical practice and are experienced in
coaching patients in the use of metformin. Nevertheless, there are some patients who cannot tolerate metformin, or who cannot
tolerate a significant dose. If a patient is experiencing difficulty with the drug, we will slow the pace of dose escalation. If a patient
cannot take at least 850 mg/day, they will be dropped from the study. The placebo pills contain inert substances and no risks are
foreseen. SPPB. The risks involved in motor control testing are minimal and involve the potential for falls. All participants may wear a
gait belt around their waist and will be closely guarded during all physical performance testing. Two members of the research team
will be present to minimize potential falls. Blood Draw. During venipuncture, there may be some slight discomfort experienced by the
subject from the insertion of the needle into the vein. In addition, with needle insertion, potential infection, soreness, pain, bleeding,
bruising, and fainting may occur. This pain and soreness may last up to 24 hrs following the procedure. OGTT. Subjects drink a
standard 75 g glucose drink, followed by blood draws through a catheter over 2 hr. There is minimal risk or discomfort from this.
Rarely a catheter inflammation/infection can occur. DXA and CT Scans. Radiation exposure from DXA and CT will be minimal. As a
part of everyday living, everyone is exposed to naturally occurring background radiation, receiving a dose of about 200 to 300
millirem (mrem) each year. The effective dose from the set of the DXA X-ray procedures is about 1 mrem, comparable to one day of
background radiation in Birmingham, AL or Lexington, KY. At this dose level, no harmful effects of radiation have been demonstrated
and the risk is negligible. The single slice CT will impose approximately 22 mrem. Although the dose is small, accumulated radiation
from medical x-rays can theoretically increase the risk of cancer. Muscle Biopsy. The investigators at both the UK and UAB sites have
extensive experience with muscle biopsies. Based on our combined data from over 2500 percutaneous needle muscle biopsies
using our routine protocol, the chance of infection is less than 0.4%, the chance of residual numbness around the biopsy site is less
than 0.5%, the chance of bleeding/bruising beneath the skin is less than 0.5%, the chance of scarring of the muscle fascia is less
than 0.2%, no incidence of deep muscle infection has occurred, and no allergic reaction to lidocaine was noted (participants are
screened for lidocaine allergy). Subjects may experience some local soreness 6-48 hours after the biopsy. A small scar is likely to
form but, in our experience, the scar typically fades and may not be detectable after several months. However, each subject is
informed that if he/she is susceptible to keloid-type scar formation, the biopsy procedure may result in a permanent scar. Muscle
Performance Testing. There is a remote possibility of musculoskeletal injury resulting from maximum strength and power testing.
Subjects may experience fatigue, exertional discomfort, or delayed muscle soreness. From American College of Sports Medicine
statistics based on maximal and submaximal exercise testing in both healthy and diseased populations, the risk of death is <0.01%,
risk of myocardial infarction is <0.04%, and risk of complication requiring hospitalization is 0.1%. Other risks. In an older population
with attendant chronic medical problems, there is always the possibility for unexpected events, and the medical staff will attend to
these. These patients will likely be on other medications, and except for those mentioned above, these medications will not be
changed. Exceptions include routine aspirin, which should be stopped 4 days prior to the muscle biopsy, and which may then be
restarted 2 days later. If this medication cannot be stopped (eg. recent DVT, TIA, atrial fibrillation, stent, etc), then this patient cannot
be part of the study. In our experience, patients who participate in studies often receive better medical care because of our attention
to the details of their medications, medical problems, along with improved health through exercise. There are no forseeable
psychological, financial, legal, or other potential risks associated with the proposed research.
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Safety Precautions: Describe the procedures for protecting against or minimizing any potential risks, including risks of breach of
confidentiality or invasion of privacy. Where appropriate, discuss provisions for ensuring necessary medical or professional
intervention in the event of adverse events, or unanticipated problems involving subjects. Also, where appropriate, describe the
provisions for monitoring the data collected to ensure the safety of subjects. If vulnerable populations other than adults with impaired
consent capacity are to be recruited, describe additional safeguards for protecting the subjects’ rights and welfare.
All procedures will be performed on each institution’s CTSA, using skilled nursing, a hospital environment, and sterile procedures.
Standard surgical practices ensure safety to the patients. No provision is made to compensate patients for any research related injury,
and this is stated in the consent form. Privacy and Confidentiality. To protect confidentiality, all subjects are assigned a unique number,
and this number is used for labeling of all samples and the identification of all laboratory material obtained from subjects, and there is
no public release of the name of the subject from whom the material was derived. All data are kept in a password protected computer
file (eg. Redcap) or in locked filing cabinets. All applicable HIPPA rules are followed, and all study personnel, including lab personnel,
receive human subjects HIPPA training. As described below, this study will be monitored by a DSMB. Resistance Exercise Training.
Exercise training volume and intensity will be progressively increased to avoid substantial soreness. All training sessions will be
administered by highly experienced, certified (National Strength and Conditioning Association or American College of Sports
Medicine) specialists with guidance from the PIs. Participants will have seated heart rate and blood pressure measurements taken
before each session, and those with heart rate above 100 or less than 50 beats per minute, or blood pressure above 160/100, will
not be allowed to exercise on that day. These issues will be evaluated by the study physician, and the participant may be referred to
his/her primary care physician for further consultation. In case of an adverse event during any exercise testing session or procedure,
personnel will have access to an AED located close by and will be trained in both CPR and AED. Emergency contact numbers will
also be on hand. Metformin Treatment. Metformin is generally well-tolerated and causes few adverse side effects, the most common
being gastrointestinal upset, which is largely avoided by the proposed dosing which reaches a maximum of 1700 mg/d. The most
common side effect of metformin is diarrhea, which usually goes away with continued use, and which is mitigated by gradually
increasing the dose. If a patient is experiencing difficulty with the drug, we will slow the pace of dose escalation. If a patient cannot
take at least 850 mg/day, they will be dropped from the study. The risk of lactic acidosis will be avoided by excluding patients who are
at risk for this rare complication. DXA and CT Scan. The effective radiation dose exposure cannot be avoided if muscle and fat mass
are to be assessed. Muscle Biopsy. Muscle biopsies will be taken from the lateral portion of the vastus lateralis muscle using strict
sterile procedures. Prior to taking the muscle biopsies, the skin will be aseptically cleaned with Betadine, and the skin and tissue
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below will be injected with local anesthetic (1% lidocaine) to numb the area to pain. A small incision, about ¼ inch, will be made
through the skin, through which a 5-mm Bergström type needle will be advanced into the muscle and suction applied. A piece of the
muscle will be removed with the needle (~250-300 mg) and the skin closed with a single suture or steri strip. To minimize risk of
bruising, a pressure dressing will be applied. These procedures will occur in the Clinical Research Units of the UAB and UK CTSAs
with the full complement of nursing and medical personnel available. Risks associated with muscle biopsy will be minimized by the
careful use of sterile procedures by a highly experienced team (e.g., at UAB Dr. Windham has performed over 1,000 biopsies for
studies in collaboration with Dr. Bamman, and Dr. Kern has also performed over 1,000 biopsies). Muscle Performance and Mobility
Function Testing. All testing sessions will be administered by highly experienced, certified (National Strength and Conditioning
Association or American College of Sports Medicine) specialists with guidance from the PIs. Risks will be minimized by having at
least 2 research staff members present during all testing and exercise training sessions. All invasive procedures will be performed by
appropriately trained personnel under the supervision of the study physician. Subjects will be free to withdraw from the study for any
reason.
Benefit vs. Risk: Describe potential benefits to the subject(s); include potential benefits to society and/or general knowledge to be
gained. Describe why the risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to the anticipated benefit(s) to subjects and in relation to the
importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result. If you are using vulnerable subjects (e.g., impaired consent
capacity, pregnant women, etc…), justify their inclusion by describing the potential benefits of the research in comparison to the
subjects’ vulnerability and the risks to them.  For information about inclusion of certain vulnerable populations, see the IRB/ORI
Standard Operating Procedure for Protection of Vulnerable Subjects [C3.0100] (PDF).
The direct benefits to each participant include analyses of health and functional status, as well as body composition while enrolled in
the study. The results of routine labs (lipids, OGTT, etc) will be provided to the patient as well as their physician. Participants will also
benefit from supervised exercise training 3 d/wk for 14 wk, and are fully expected to benefit from the training program. On a larger
scale, the results of this study will enhance our understanding of the effects of resistance training with and without adjuvant metformin
treatment on muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults, and the impact of muscle inflammation susceptibility on outcomes.
This information will markedly advance the field as a critical first step toward evidence-based, personalized exercise medicine. For
these reasons, we consider the risks reasonable and the risk-to-benefit ratio for each participant to be low. This research will address
three important knowledge gaps: (i) the role of muscle inflammation susceptibility on the blunted resistance training outcomes seen in
some older adults; (ii) the efficacy of adjuvant metformin treatment; and (iii) whether effects of the combined treatment are mediated
by M2 macrophages in muscle. With an interdisciplinary team of experts in geriatrics, exercise medicine, and muscle biology, we are
poised to lead a paradigm shift in exercise prescription for older adults. We fully expect the novel findings to have an immediate and
sustained impact on clinical practice and the development of personalized exercise medicine.
Available Alternative Treatment(s): Describe alternative treatments and procedures that might be advantageous to the subjects,
should they choose not to participate in the study. This should include a discussion of the current standard of care treatment(s).
Participation in this study is strictly voluntary. There are no other alternative treatments, procedures, or choices for the subjects except
for not to participate in the study. The subjects may however, decide to enroll in their own physical activity program outside of the
program we are offering.
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Research Materials, Records and Privacy: Identify the sources of research material obtained from individually identifiable living
human subjects. Indicate what information (specimens, records, data, genetic information, etc.) will be recorded and whether use will
be made of existing specimens, records or data. Explain why this information is needed to conduct the study.
Return of Research Results or Incidental Findings (if applicable):
If research has the potential to identify individual results or discover incidental findings that could affect the health of a subject,
describe plans to assess, manage, and if applicable disclose findings with individual subjects or provide justification for not disclosing.
For IRB expectations, refer to the UK IRB “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Return of Research Results or Incidental
Research Findings” (PDF).
Research material obtained from patients will consist of blood and muscle tissue samples, and the data resulting from biochemical
analysis, DXA scans, functional/strength tests, and data derived from physical exams, diet records, and questionnaires. For
confidentiality and privacy, each subject will be given a study identification number and all data will be locked in a cabinets found within
a locked office in Wethington and the HPL. Only approved study personnel will have access to the materials.
Confidentiality: Specify where the data/specimens will be stored and how the researcher will protect both the data and/or specimens
with respect to privacy and confidentiality. Address physical security measures (e.g., locked facility, limited access); data security (e.g.,
password-protection, data encryption); safeguards to protect identifiable research information (e.g., coding, links, certificate of
confidentiality); and procedures employed when sharing material or data, (e.g., honest broker (if applicable), written agreement with
recipient not to re-identify). If you plan to procure, store, and/or share material (tissue/specimens/data) expressly for use in current or
future research, describe measures that you will take to secure and safeguard confidentiality and privacy.
Provide a time table for destroying the data/specimens and identify how they will be destroyed, or provide rationale for perpetual
maintenance [Note: The investigator is responsible for retaining the signed consent and assent documents and IRB research records
for at least six years after study closure as outlined in the Study Closure SOP (PDF). If the research falls under the authority of FDA or
other regulatory agency, the investigator is responsible for retaining the signed documents and IRB records for the period specified if
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longer than six years after completion of the study]. For multi-site studies, the PI consults the study sponsor regarding retention
requirements, but must maintain records for a minimum of six years after study closure. Also, specify who will access the identified
data/specimens, and why they need access. If applicable, describe what measures will be taken to ensure that subject identifiers are
not given to the investigator. If applicable, describe procedures for sharing data/specimens with entities not affiliated with UK. 
NIH-funded genomic research: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) Policy sets forth
expectations that ensure the broad and responsible sharing of genomic research data consistent with the informed consent
of study participants from which the data was obtained. If you are submitting genomic data to an NIH data repository,
describe your NIH data sharing plan.
Please note: The IRB expects researchers to access the minimal amount of identifiers to conduct the study and comply with
applicable HIPAA and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements. If data are going to be collected, transmitted,
and/or stored electronically, for appropriate procedures please refer to the guidance document "Confidentiality and Data Security
Guidelines for Electronic Data" (PDF).
Also please note that storage of data on cloud services may not be appropriate and is subject to applicable university policies
regarding the use of cloud services. If deemed too sensitive or inappropriate to be stored or collected using cloud services, the IRB
may require an alternate method of data storage in accordance with applicable university policies and the electronic data security
guidance document referenced above.
If a research protocol involves the creation and/or use of a computer program or application, mobile or otherwise, please specify
whether the program/application is being developed by a commercial software developer or the research team and provide any
relevant information regarding the security and encryption standards used, how data is stored and/or transmitted to the research team,
what information about the subjects the program/application will collect, etc. The IRB may require software programs created or used
for research purposes be examined by a consultant with appropriate Internet technology expertise to ensure subject privacy and data
are appropriate protected.
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All data will be either stored in locked file cabinets and on secured password protected computer spreadsheets or within the core
laboratories of the CCTS or Dr. Peterson. Each subject will be identified using only a study identification number and the investigators
of this study will keep private all research records that identify the subjects. The information obtained from this research will be
combined and presented in written materials, but these materials will not contain any subject identification. Only personnel associated
with this study will have access to the data and to keep information confined, all subject information will be kept under lock and key in
the research coordinator’s office in 207E CT Wethington and/or in the HPL. All data will be kept for a period of six years after study
closure. Data will be recorded using REDCap databases, supported through the CTSAs. REDCap is a web-based, secure database
tool with controlled access and regular backup. UK will be the data coordination site and both sites will enter data electronically using
programmed edit checks to flag illogical or out-of-range values and skip patterns; data will be exported to SAS datasets. Both sites
have CTSA quality assessment/quality improvement programs; the QA/QI teams will perform quarterly audits to assure consistency
between sites and good clinical practice. Identifiers may also be flagged so that private identifying information will not be exported.
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Payment: Describe the incentives (e.g., inducements) being offered to subjects for their time during participation in the research
study. If monetary compensation is offered, indicate how much the subjects will be paid and describe the terms and schedule of
payment. (It is IRB policy that provision should be made for providing partial payment to subjects who withdraw before the completion
of the research. Monetary payments should be prorated or paid in full.)
Due to the commitment required for the proposed studies, stipend payment is critical for subject recruitment, training, and completion
of the study. However, the subjects will also derive significant benefits from participation in the exercise training program. Thus,
minimal compensation of $75 per subject is requested for those who participate in the initial testing phase of this project, and an
additional $225 per subject for those who participate in the 14 wk training program and post procedures for a total of $300. Upon
completion of the study or at time of withdrawal, participants will receive their payment for their time and effort.
Costs to Subjects: Describe any costs for care associated with research (including a breakdown of standard of care procedures
versus research procedures), costs of test drugs or devices, and research procedure costs that are the subject’s responsibility as a
consequence of participating in the research. Describe any offer for reimbursement of costs by the sponsor for research related injury
care.
There will be no costs to the research subjects. All procedures will be considered for research purposes.
Data and Safety Monitoring: The IRB requires review and approval of data and safety monitoring plans for greater than minimal risk
research, clinical research, or NIH-funded/FDA-regulated clinical investigations. 
If you are conducting greater than minimal risk research, clinical research, or your clinical investigation is NIH-funded/FDA-regulated,
describe your Data and Safety Monitoring Plan (DSMP). Click here for additional guidance on developing a Data and Safety Monitoring
Plan. 
If this is a non-sponsored investigator-initiated protocol considered greater than minimal risk research, clinical research, or your
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clinical investigation is FDA-regulated, and if you are planning on using a Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) as part of your
DSMP, click here for additional guidance for information to include with your IRB application.
If relying on an independent agent or committee for DSMB services, it is the PI’s responsibility to establish the services with the agent
or committee. Please be reminded that the PI must submit DSMB reports to the IRB via modification or continuing review. 
The proposed clinical trial will require IRB approval. Both sites have conducted similar trials in the past and are experienced with all
regulatory requirements and with working with their IRBs. The PIs will be ultimately responsible for keeping all study documents
updated and available for inspection by the sponsor, the UAB and UK IRBs, and other authorized reviewers. Both sites will report in
the same manner and in the same timeframe. Monitoring for adverse events (AEs) will be conducted in real-time by the study
investigators and study coordinators. Risks involved with this study are considered greater than minimal risk. For this reason, we will
utilize the standing independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) as chartered by the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical
and Translational Sciences to monitor the safety of this study at both sites. The DSMB will review protocol performance, regulatory
requirements, particularly the reporting of AEs, and will serve as the sole DSMB for the study. Both sites will use the same
standardized AE report for the DSMB review to allow for an effective assessment of potential issues The DSMB review will be given
to the PIs and study coordinators who can then report to the UK and UAB IRBs during Continuation Reviews. The study coordinator
will contact subjects within 48 hours of each procedure to assess for pain, infection, and other symptoms indicating possible post-
procedure AEs. Subjects are discharged from the Clinical Research Unit with specific self-monitoring guidelines and instructed to call
immediately for any concerning signs or symptoms. AEs will be graded according to intensity. 1=Mild: Complaint of discomfort noted
but no disruption of normal daily activity. 2=Moderate: Discomfort sufficient to reduce or affect normal daily activity. 3=Severe:
Incapacitating with inability to work or perform normal daily activity. The 5 point attribution scale for AE reporting will be used.
5=Definitely. 4=Probably. 3=Possibly; AE follows the procedure within a reasonable period, but may have been produced by the
subject's clinical state or other factors (e.g. rash 7 days following the biopsy). 2=Probably not; AE does not follow the procedure or
drug within a reasonable period and could readily have been produced by the subject's clinical state or other factors. 1= Definitely
not; AE is judged to be clearly due to extraneous causes and does not meet the above criteria. Annual reporting of adverse events
will be conducted with the IRB Continuation Review according to their protocol. These reports may also be forwarded to the DSMB.
Serious AE (SAE) Reporting. Serious AEs will be reported to the IRB within 7 calendar days of the event. SAE’s requiring prompt
IRB reporting are defined as serious/life-threatening events involving risks to subjects or others and are unanticipated and are related
to the study procedures. SAEs also include unanticipated or anticipated death related to the study procedures. The problem/adverse
event may not fall under the IRB’s prompt SAE reporting requirements as described above, but if in the PI's judgment, prompt
reporting of the event(s) is in the best interest of the subject (s) because it may affect the safety and/or welfare of subjects and/or
change the risk level of the study, the AE will be reported promptly. Data Accuracy and Protocol Compliance. All protocols involving
human subjects will be directly supervised by the PI or her colleagues to assure compliance. All samples will be coded to eliminate
bias. Detailed plans for maintaining subject confidentiality are described in the consent form. Interim results as well as any protocol
violations can be seen in real time with the use of RedCap, an online password protected data entry portal. DSMB materials may also
be shared at any time. Conflict of Interest. There is no conflict of interest. Investigators on this project have extensive experience with
similar protocols and are well qualified to monitor progress and to determine what rate of unanticipated AEs is acceptable. For these
reasons, Drs. Peterson and Kern and their colleagues are capable of monitoring for safety objectively and without bias.
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Subject Complaints: Describe procedures (other than information provided in consent document) for handling subject complaints or
requests for information about the research. The procedures should offer a safe, confidential, and reliable channel for current,
prospective, or past research subjects (or their designated representative) permitting them to discuss problems, concerns and
questions, or obtain information.
All potential, current, and past subjects will be given three contact numbers in case any questions or complaints arrive. The research
coordinator, Douglas Long, can be reached at 859-323-5438 or 614-313-4835. Further questions can be directed to the principal
investigators, Dr. Charlotte Peterson, at 859-218-0476 or 859-619-6591 or Dr. Philip Kern at 859-218-1394 in case a resolution
cannot be resolved at the coordinator level. Should a complaint arise, subjects will be asked to provide a written account of the
complaint while the researchers will also provide their own account of the situation. All complaints will be collected, reported, and
hand delivered to the IRB and ORI.
 
Does your research involve Non-English Speaking Subjects or Subjects from a Foreign Culture?
Yes
No
Non-English Speaking Subjects or Subjects from a Foreign Culture
Describe how information about the study will be communicated to potential subjects appropriate for their culture, and if
necessary, how new information about the research may be relayed to subjects during the study.
Include contact information for someone who can act as a cultural consultant for your study.  The person should be familiar
with the culture of the subject population and/or be able to verify that translated documents are the equivalent of the
English version of documents submitted. The consultant should not have any direct involvement with the study. If you do
not know someone who would be willing to act as your cultural consultant, the Office of Research Integrity will try to find
someone to fill this role (this may delay the approval process for your protocol). Please include the name, address,
telephone number, and email of the person who will act as the cultural consultant for your study.  For more details, see the
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IRB Application Instructions on Research Involving Non-English Speaking Subjects or Subjects from a Foreign Culture.
For recruitment of Non-English speaking subjects, the consent document needs to be in the subject’s native language. 
Download the informed consent template available in the E-IRB "Informed Consent/Assent Process" section and use it as
a guide for developing the consent document. (Note: Your translated consent document can be attached to your
application in the “Informed Consent" section; be sure to save your responses in this section first.)
If research is to be conducted at an international location, identify local regulations, laws, or ethics review requirements for
human subject protection. If the project has been or will be reviewed by a local Ethics Committee, attach a copy of the
review to the UK IRB using the attachment button below. You may also consult the current edition of the International
Compilation of Human Research Standards
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Does your study involve HIV/AIDS research and/or screening for other reportable diseases (e.g., Hepatitis C, etc…)?
Yes
No
HIV/AIDS Research
If you have questions about what constitutes a reportable disease and/or condition in the state of Kentucky, see ORI’s
summary sheet: “Reporting Requirements for Diseases and Conditions in Kentucky" (PDF).
HIV/AIDS Research: There are additional IRB requirements for designing and implementing the research and for
obtaining informed consent. Describe additional safeguards to minimize risk to subjects in the space provided below.
For additional information, visit the online IRB Survival Handbook to download a copy of the Medical IRB's requirements
for Protection of Human Subjects in Research Involving HIV Testing [D65.0000] (PDF), and visit the Office for Human
Research Protections web site for statements on AIDS research, or contact the Office of Research Integrity at 859-257-
9428.
PI-Sponsored FDA-Regulated Research
Is this an investigator-initiated study that:                                                                                                                                                 
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1) involves testing a Nonsignificant Risk (NSR) Device, or
2) is being conducted under an investigator-held Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)?
Yes
No
PI-Sponsored FDA-Regulated Research
If the answer above is yes, then the PI assumes the regulatory responsibilities of both the investigator and sponsor. The Office
of Research Integrity provides a summary list of sponsor IND regulatory requirements for drug trials (PDF), IDE regulatory
requirements for SR device trials (PDF), and abbreviated regulatory requirements for NSR device trials. For detailed
descriptions see FDA Responsibilities for Device Study Sponsors or FDA Responsibilities for IND Drug Study Sponsor-
Investigators.
Describe your (the PI’s) experience/knowledge/training (if any) in serving as a sponsor (e.g., previously held an IND/IDE);
and
Indicate if you have transferred any sponsor obligations to a commercial sponsor, contract research organization (CRO),
contract monitor, or other entity (provide details or attach FDA 1571).
IRB policy requires mandatory training for all investigators who are also FDA-regulated sponsors (see Sponsor-Investigator
FAQs). A sponsor-investigator must complete the applicable Office of Research Integrity web based training, (drug or
device) before final IRB approval is granted.
Has the PI completed the mandatory PI-sponsor training prior to this submission?
Yes
No
If you (the PI) have completed equivalent sponsor-investigator training, you may submit documentation of the content for the
IRB’s consideration.
Attachments
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HIPAA
Is HIPAA applicable?
Yes
No
(Visit ORI's Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) web page to determine if your research falls under the HIPAA
Privacy Regulation.)
If yes, check below all that apply and attach the applicable document(s): 
HIPAA De-identification Certification Form
HIPAA Waiver of Authorization
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STUDY DRUG INFORMATION
The term drug may include:
FDA approved drugs,
unapproved use of approved drugs,
investigational drugs or biologics,
other compounds or products intended to affect structure or function of the body, and/or
complementary and alternative medicine products such as dietary supplements, substances generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
when used to diagnose, cure mitigate, treat or prevent disease, or clinical studies of e-cigarettes examining a potential therapeutic
purpose.
Does this protocol involve any use of a drug in a human other than the use of an approved drug in the course of medical
practice?
Yes
No
If yes, complete the questions below. Additional study drug guidance.
LIST EACH DRUG INVOLVED IN STUDY IN THE SPACE BELOW
Drug Name:
Metformin
Note: Inpatient studies are required by Hospital Policy to utilize the Investigational Drug Service (IDS). Use of IDS is
highly recommended, but optional for outpatient studies. Outpatient studies not using IDS services are subject to
periodic inspection by the IDS for compliance with drug accountability good clinical practices. 
Indicate where study drug(s) will be housed and managed:
Investigational Drug Service (IDS) UK Hospital
Other Location:
Is the study being conducted under a valid Investigational New Drug (IND) application?
Yes
No
If Yes, list IND #(s) and complete the following:
IND Submitted/Held by:
Sponsor:
Held By:
Investigator:
Held By:
Other:
Held By:
Checkmark this if the study is being conducted under FDA's Expanded Access Program (e.g.,
Treatment IND).
FDA's Expanded Access Program Information (e.g., treatment IND)
Guidance and definitions: "Expanded Access SOP" (PDF).
Please also complete and attach the Study Drug Form (PDF) (required):
Attachments
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Attach Type
File Name
StudyDrug
Form O- Investigational Drug.pdf
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STUDY DEVICE INFORMATION
A DEVICE may be a:
component, part, accessory;
assay, reagent;
software or computer/phone application;
other instrument if intended to affect the structure or function of the body, diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat or prevent disease; or
a homemade device developed by an investigator or other non-commercial entity and not approved for marketing by FDA.
For additional information, helpful resources, and definitions, see ORI's Use of Any Device Being Tested in Research web page.
Does this protocol involve testing (collecting safety or efficacy data) of a medical device including an FDA approved device,
unapproved use of an approved device, humanitarian use device, and/or an investigational device?
Yes
No
[Note: If a marketed device(s) is only being used to elicit or measure a physiologic response or clinical outcome, AND, NO data will
be collected on or about the device itself, you may answer “no” above, save and exit this section, (Examples: a chemo drug study
uses an MRI to measure tumor growth but does NOT assess how effective the MRI is at making the measurement; an exercise study
uses a heart monitor to measure athletic performance but no safety or efficacy information will be collected about the device itself, nor
will the data collected be used for comparative purposes against any other similar device).]
If you answered yes above, please complete the following questions.
LIST EACH DEVICE BEING TESTED IN STUDY IN THE SPACE BELOW
Device Name:
Is the study being conducted under a valid Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)
or Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE) application? See UK HUD SOP (PDF) for guidance.
Yes
No
If Yes, list IDE or HDE #(s) and complete the following:
IDE/HDE Submitted/Held by:
Sponsor:
Held By:
Investigator:
Held By:
Other:
Held By:
 Check if this is a Treatment or Compassionate Use IDE under the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) Early Expanded Access program.
FDA's Early Expanded Access Program Information
Guidance and definitions: "Medical Device Clinical Investigations, Compassionate Use, and
Treatment IDE SOP" (PDF)
Does the intended use of any device used in this study meet the regulatory definition of Significant Risk (SR) device?
Yes. Device(s) as used in this study presents a potential for serious risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a subject and (1) is
intended as an implant; or (2) is used in supporting or sustaining human life; or (3) is of substantial importance in diagnosing,
curing, mitigating or treating disease, or otherwise prevents impairment of human health; or (4) otherwise presents a potential
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for serious risk to the health, safety, or welfare of a subject.
No. All devices, as used in this study do not present a potential for serious risk to the health, safety, or welfare of
subjects/participants.
Please also complete and attach the Study Device Form (PDF) (required):
Attachments
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List all other non-UK owned/operated locations
where the research will be conducted:*
*A letter of support and local context is required from
non-UK sites. See Letters of Support and Local
Context on the IRB Application Instructions - Off-Site
Research web page for more information.
RESEARCH SITES
In order for this section to be considered complete, you must click "SAVE" after ensuring all responses are accurate.
A) Check all the applicable sites listed below at which the research will be conducted. If none apply, you do not need to check any
boxes.
UK Sites
UK Classroom(s)/Lab(s)
UK Clinics in Lexington
UK Clinics outside of Lexington
UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital
UK Hospital
Schools/Education Institutions
Fayette Co. School Systems *
Other State/Regional School Systems
Institutions of Higher Education (other than UK)
*Fayette Co. School systems, as well as other non-UK
sites, have additional requirements that must be
addressed. See ORI's IRB Application Instructions -
Off-site Research web page for details.
Other Medical Facilities
Bluegrass Regional Mental Health Retardation Board
Cardinal Hill Hospital
Eastern State Hospital
Norton Healthcare
Nursing Homes
Shriner’s Children’s Hospital
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Other Hospitals and Med. Centers
Correctional Facilities
Home Health Agencies
International Sites
Attachments
B) Is this a multi-site study for which you are the lead investigator or UK is the lead site?
Yes
No
If YES, you must describe the plan for the management of reporting unanticipated problems, noncompliance, and submission of
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protocol modifications and interim results from the non-UK sites in the E-IRB "Research Description" section under Resources.
If the non-UK sites or non-UK personnel are engaged in the research, there are additional federal and university requirements which
need to be completed for their participation, such as the establishment of a cooperative IRB review agreement with the non-UK site.
Questions about the participation of non-UK sites/personnel should be discussed with the ORI staff at (859) 257-9428.
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RESEARCH ATTRIBUTES
Indicate the items below that apply to your research. Depending on the items applicable to your research, you may be required to
complete additional forms or meet additional requirements. Contact the ORI (859-257-9428) if you have questions about additional
requirements.
Not applicable
Check All That Apply
Academic Degree/Required Research
Aging Research
Alcohol Abuse Research
Cancer Research
Certificate of Confidentiality
CCTS-Center for Clinical & Translational Science
Clinical Research
Clinical Trial
Clinical Trial Multicenter(excluding NIH Cooperative Groups)
Clinical Trial NIH cooperative groups (i.e., SWOG, RTOG)
Clinical Trial Placebo Controlled Trial
Clinical Trial UK Only
Collection of Biological Specimens
Collection of Biological Specimens for Banking
Community-Based Participatory Research
Data & Safety Monitoring Board
Data & Safety Monitoring Plan
Deception
Drug/Substance Abuse Research
Educational/Student Records (e.g., GPA, test scores)
Emergency Use (Single Patient)
Genetic Research
Gene Transfer
GWAS (Genome-Wide Association Study) or NIH-funded study
generating large scale genomic data
International Research
Internet Research
Planned Emergency Research Involving Waiver of Informed
Consent
Pluripotent Stem Cell Research
Recombinant DNA
Survey Research
Transplants
Use of radioactive material, ionizing radiation, or x-rays [Radiation
Safety Committee review required]
Vaccine Trials
Click applicable listing(s) for additional
requirements and/or information:
Cancer Research (MCC PRMC)
Certificate of Confidentiality (look up
"Confidentiality/Privacy...")
CCTS (Center for Clinical and Translational
Science)
Clinical Research (look up "What is the definition
of....)
Clinical Trial (look up "What is the definition of....)
Determine if research meets NIH definition of
clinical trial;
*Reminder: Ensure compliance with
clinicaltrials.gov registration requirements for
applicable clinical trials and Good Clinical
Practice (GCP) training requirements.
Collection of Biological Specimens for Banking
(look up "Specimen/Tissue Collection...")
Collection of Biological Specimens (look up
"Specimen/Tissue Collection...")
Community-Based Participatory Research (look
up "Community-Engaged...")
Data & Safety Monitoring Board
Data & Safety Monitoring Plan
Deception*
*For deception research, also go to the E-IRB
Application Informed Consent section,
checkmark and complete "Request for Waiver
of Informed Consent Process"
Emergency Use (Single Patient) [attach
Emergency Use Checklist] (PDF)
Genetic Research (look up "Specimen/Tissue
Collection...")
Gene Transfer
HIV/AIDS Research (look up "Reportable
Diseases/Conditions")
Screening for Reportable Diseases [E2.0000]
(PDF)
International Research (look up "International &
Non-English Speaking")
Planned Emergency Research Involving Waiver
of Informed Consent*
*For Planned Emergency Research Involving
Waiver of Informed Consent, also go to the E-
IRB Application Informed Consent section,
checkmark and complete "Request for Waiver
of Informed Consent Process"
Use of radioactive material, ionizing radiation or
x-rays for research
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FUNDING/SUPPORT
If the research is being submitted to, supported by, or conducted in cooperation with an external or internal agency or funding program,
indicate below all the categories that apply. 
Not applicable
Check All That Apply
Grant application pending
(HHS) Dept. of Health & Human Services
(NIH) National Institutes of Health
(CDC) Centers for Disease Control &
Prevention
(HRSA) Health Resources and Services
Administration
(SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration
(DoJ) Department of Justice or Bureau of
Prisons
(DoE) Department of Energy
(EPA) Environmental Protection Agency
Federal Agencies Other Than Those Listed
Here
Industry (Other than Pharmaceutical
Companies)
Internal Grant Program w/ proposal
Internal Grant Program w/o proposal
National Science Foundation
Other Institutions of Higher Education
Pharmaceutical Company
Private Foundation/Association
U.S. Department of Education
State
Click applicable listing(s) for additional requirements and/or
information:
(HHS) Dept. of Health & Human Services
(NIH) National Institutes of Health
(CDC) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(HRSA) Health Resources & Services Administration
(SAMHSA) Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Administration
Industry (Other than Pharmaceutical Companies) [IRB Fee Info]
National Science Foundation
(DoEd) U.S. Department of Education
(DoJ) Department of Justice or Bureau of Prisons
(DoE) Department of Energy Summary and Department of Energy
Identifiable Information Compliance Checklist
(EPA) Environmental Protection Agency
Other:
Specify the funding source and/or cooperating organization(s) (e.g., National Cancer Institute, Ford Foundation, Eli Lilly
& Company, South Western Oncology Group, Bureau of Prisons, etc.):
 
National Institute on Aging
Add Related Grants
If applicable, please search for and select the OSPA Account number or Electronic Internal Approval Form (eIAF) #
(notif #) associated with this IRB application:
Add Related Grants
Grant/Contract Attachments
The research involves use of Department of Defense (DoD) funding, military personnel, DoD facilities, or other DoD resources.
(See DoD SOP [PDF] and DoD Summary [PDF] for details)
Yes
No
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Using the “attachments” button (below), attach applicable materials addressing the specific processes described in
the DoD SOP.
DOD SOP Attachments
Additional Certification: (If your project is federally funded, your funding agency may request an Assurance/ Certification/Declaration
of Exemption form.) Check the following if needed:
Protection of Human Subjects Assurance/Certification/Declaration of Exemption (Formerly Optional Form – 310)
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OTHER REVIEW COMMITTEES
If you check any of the below committees, additional materials may be required with your application submission.
Does your research fall under the purview of any of the other review committees listed below? [If yes, check all that apply and attach
applicable materials using the attachment button at the bottom of your screen.]
Yes
No
Institutional Biosafety Committee
Radiation Safety Committee
Radioactive Drug Research Committee
Markey Cancer Center (MCC) Protocol Review
and Monitoring Committee (PRMC)
Graduate Medical Education Committee (GME)
Office of Medical Education (OME)
Additional Information
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)--Attach required IBC
materials
Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)-- For applicability, see
instructions and/or upload form [WORD] [PDF]
Radioactive Drug Research Committee (RDRC)--information
Markey Cancer Center (MCC) Protocol Review and Monitoring
Committee (PRMC)**--Attach MCC PRMC materials, if any, per
instructions
See requirement of Office of Medical Education (OME)
See requirement of Graduate Medical Education Committee
(GME)
Attachments 
** If you are proposing a study involving cancer research, be sure to have "Cancer Research" marked in the E-
IRB "Research Attributes" section. If your study involves cancer research, ORI will provide a copy of your research
protocol to the Markey Cancer Center (MCC) Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC). The MCC PRMC is
responsible for determining whether the study meets the National Cancer Institute (NCI) definition of a clinical trial and for
issuing documentation to you (the investigator) which confirms either that PRMC approval has been obtained or that PRC
review is not required. Your IRB application will be processed and reviewed independently from the PRMC review.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/MATERIALS
Do you want specific information inserted into your approval letter?
Yes
No
Approval Letter Details (e.g., serial #):
Submission Description: If you wish to have specific details included in your approval letter (e.g., serial #, internal tracking
identifier, etc…), type in the box below exactly what you wish to see on the approval letter. What you type will automatically appear
at the top of all approval letters, identical to how you typed it, until it is changed by you (Hint: don't include instructions or questions
to ORI staff as those will appear in your approval letter). If these details need to be changed as a result of revisions,
continuation review, or modifications to the application, you are responsible for updating the content of the field
below accordingly.
Protocol/Product Attachments - For each item checked, please attach the corresponding material.
Detailed protocol
Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS) approved protocol (such as NIH sponsored Cooperative Group Clinical Trial)
Drug Documentation (e.g., Investigator Brochure; approved labeling; publication; FDA correspondence, etc.)
Device Documentation (e.g., Manufacturer information; patient information packet; approved labeling; FDA correspondence,
etc.)
Other Documents
Protocol/Product Attachments
NOTE: Instructions for Dept. of Health & Human Services (DHHS)-approved protocol]
If you have password protected documents, that feature should be disabled prior to uploading to ensure access
for IRB review.
Additional Materials:
If you have other materials you would like to include in your application for the IRB’s consideration, please attach using the Attachments
button below.
[To view what materials are currently attached to your application, go to “Application Links” in the menu bar on the left and click “All
Attachments”.]
Attachments
Attach Type
File Name
AdditionInfoConsiderations CR 14-0330 Peterson for EIRB w DSMB 092418.pdf
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SIGNATURES (ASSURANCES)
On all IRB applications there is a requirement for additional assurances by a Department Chairperson (or equivalent) [hereafter referred
to as "Department Authorization"], and when applicable, a Faculty Advisor (or equivalent), which signifies the acceptance of certain
responsibilities and that the science is meritorious and deserving of conduct in humans.
For a list of responsibilities reflected by signing the Assurance Statement, download the guidance document "What does the
Department Chairperson’s Assurance Statement on the IRB application mean?" 
Required Signatures:
First
Name
Last Name
Role
Department
Date
Signed
 
Charlotte
Peterson
Principal
Investigator
Health
Sciences -
Rehabilitati
09/24/2018
12:50 PM
View/Sign
Janice
Kuperstein
Department
Authorization
Health
Sciences -
Rehabilitati
09/24/2018
11:55 AM
View/Sign
Principal Investigator’s Assurance Statement
I understand the University of Kentucky's policies concerning research involving human subjects and I agree:
1. To comply with all IRB policies, decisions, conditions, and requirements;
2. To accept responsibility for the scientific and ethical conduct of this research study;
3. To obtain prior approval from the Institutional Review Board before amending or altering the research protocol or
implementing changes in the approved consent/assent form;
4. To report to the IRB in accord with IRB/IBC policy, any adverse event(s) and/or unanticipated problem(s) involving risks to
subjects;
5. To complete, on request by the IRB for Full and Expedited studies, the Continuation/Final Review Forms;
6. To notify the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration (OSPA) and/or the IRB (when applicable) of the development of
any financial interest not already disclosed;
7. Each individual listed as study personnel in this application has received the mandatory human research protections
education (e.g., CITI);
8. Each individual listed as study personnel in this application possesses the necessary experience for conducting research
activities in the role described for this research study.
9. To recognize and accept additional regulatory responsibilities if serving as both a sponsor and investigator for FDA
regulated research.
Furthermore, by checking this box, I also attest that:
I have appropriate facilities and resources for conducting the study;
I am aware of and take full responsibility for the accuracy of all materials submitted to the IRB for review;
If applying for an exemption, I also certify that the only involvement of human subjects in this research study will be in the
categories specified in the Protocol Type: Exemption Categories section.
*You will be able to "sign" your assurance after you have sent your application for signatures (use Submission section). Please notify the
personnel required for signing your IRB application after sending for signatures. Once all signatures have been recorded, you will need
to return to this section to submit your application to ORI. 
Department Authorization
 This is to certify that I have reviewed this research protocol and that I attest to the scientific validity and importance of
this study; to the qualifications of the investigator(s) to conduct the project and their time available for the project; that
facilities, equipment, and personnel are adequate to conduct the research; and that continued guidance will be provided
as appropriate. When the principal investigator assumes a sponsor function, the investigator is knowledgeable of the
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additional regulatory requirements of the sponsor and can comply with them.
*If the Principal Investigator is also the Chairperson of the department, the Vice Chairperson or equivalent should complete
the "Department Authorization".
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SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Each Section/Subsection in the menu on the left must have a checkmark beside it (except this Submission section) indicating the
Section/Subsection has been completed; otherwise your submission for IRB review and approval will not be able to be sent to the
Office of Research Integrity/IRB.
Please remember to update, when applicable, the Approval Letter Details text box under the Additional Information section to ensure
verbiage you want on your approval letter is accurate.
If your materials require review at a convened IRB meeting which you will be asked to attend, it will be scheduled on the next available
agenda and a message will be forthcoming to notify you of the date.
If you are making a change to an attachment, you need to delete the attachment, upload a highlighted version that contains the changes
(use Document Type of "Highlighted Changes"), and a version that contains the changes without any highlights (use the appropriate
Document Type for the item(s)). Do not delete approved attachments that are still in use.
Your protocol has been submitted.
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Protocol Changes
Protocol Number: 47128
No Changes
There are no recorded changes tracked for this protocol.
Study Personnel Changes:
No Changes
There are no recorded changes to study personnel.
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ICF_001.pdf: 
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Combined Consent and Authorization to Participate in a Research Study  
Novel actions of metformin to augment resistance training adaptation in older adults 
 
WHY ARE YOU BEING INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THIS RESEARCH? 
You are being invited to take part in a research study attempting to identify new ways to 
improve muscle mass and strength gains during a resistance exercise program through the 
use of metformin, a common drug used for diabetes. You are being invited to take part in this 
research study because you are the age of 65 or older, are considered healthy, and have not 
participated in a resistance training program in the last year. If you volunteer to take part in this 
study, you will be one of about 40 people to do so at the University of Kentucky and about 60 
people to do so at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  
WHO IS DOING THE STUDY? 
The persons in charge of this study are Charlotte Peterson, PhD, and Philip Kern, MD of the 
University of Kentucky, College of Health Sciences and College of Medicine. They are being 
assisted by Douglas Long, M.S., also in the College of Health Sciences. There also may be 
other people on the research team assisting at different times during the study. 
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY? 
Muscle mass and strength help determine a person’s quality of life and functional 
independence. Older individuals often suffer losses of muscle mass and strength.  Exercise 
training by lifting progressively heavier weights over time (progressive resistance exercise 
training, PRT) is the most effective intervention identified to improve muscular strength, and 
protect against the loss of muscle during the aging process. In addition, unlike younger people, 
the muscle’s response to exercise is reduced and more variable in older people.   
By doing this study, we hope to learn whether a commonly prescribed drug called metformin, 
can enhance the benefits seen during resistance exercise such as increased muscle mass and 
strength. Metformin is an approved drug by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in 
people with Type 2 diabetes. However, its intended use in this project is investigational and 
has not been approved by the FDA. 
ARE THERE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE PART IN THIS STUDY? 
You should not take part in this study if you are under the age of 65, have participated in any 
formal strength training program within the last  year, or have any of the following conditions: 


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• Obesity  
• Diabetes 
• Impaired kidney function 
• Chronic aspirin or NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen) use (unless it can be safely stopped prior to 
the biopsies), and any other use of an anticoagulant (e.g., Coumadin, Warfarin, 
Heparins, Lovanox, Angiomax, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran) or history of bleeding. 
• History of alcoholism or liver disease. 
• Currently receiving androgen or anabolic therapy. 
• Any severe medical condition such as heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, 
inflammatory bowel disease. 
• Any condition that would prevent you from completing resistance training and all 
performance tests. 
• Any other medical condition that would interfere with testing or increase one's risk of 
complications during exercise, as judged by the study physicians. 
• Lidocaine or metformin allergy (1% lidocaine is the local anesthetic used during the 
muscle biopsy procedure). 
• Known hypersensitivity to metformin. 
• History of regular resistance training within the past year (>2x per week consistently). 
 
You will also be examined by one of our study clinicians who may have other concerns that 
could prevent your participation in the study.  
WHERE IS THE STUDY GOING TO TAKE PLACE AND HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?  
The research procedures will be conducted in different departments at the UK Medical Center 
including the CCTS (Center for Clinical and Translational Science) and the Human 
Performance Lab (MultiDisciplinary Science Building). You will need to come to the CCTS 
outpatient research clinic one time for screening to make sure you are eligible for the study. If 
you are eligible, you will be required to come into the research clinic for an additional 2- 3 visits 
to complete pre-study procedures. While we anticipate that testing will take two or three visits, 
unforeseen circumstances may require extra visits to complete all of the testing.  Each of these 
visits will last approximately two or three hours or less. You will also be required to come into 
the Human Performance Lab to complete 3 days of resistance exercise training per week with 
a trainer (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for 14 weeks that will last approximately 1 hour. After 
training, you will then complete post-study procedures over 2-3 visits lasting approximately two 
hours. Thus, the total amount of time you will be asked to volunteer for this study is 
approximately 60-65 hours over the next 4.5 months. Additionally, you may be asked to come 
into the Human Performance Lab for some follow up testing after your training has finished. 
WHAT WILL YOU BE ASKED TO DO? 
After an initial phone or web based screen to gather information about your health history, you 
will be asked to meet with the research team on approximately 2-3 separate occasions to 
provide and perform the following screens and tasks in the CCTS. 
 


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Screening  
Onsite Clinical Evaluation and Physician Clearance 
The onsite clinical evaluation will be used to confirm eligibility into the study based on 
inclusion/exclusion criteria. You will be seen by either the study physician or study PA to 
complete a physical exam and additional medical history including questionnaires. This 
physician clearance must be obtained to assure you do not have any unstable medical 
conditions or a condition made worse by mild exercise. Previous injuries that may affect 
exercise will also be reviewed. As part of this exam, you will also have the following which will 
determine your final eligibility for the study. 
 
1. Resting ECG- electrodes will be placed on your chest to monitor your heart rate and 
rhythm. 
 
2. Fasting Blood Draw- A standard blood panel similar to what you would have done for 
a physical will be drawn to look at your glucose, insulin, electrolytes, liver enzyme 
levels, and other routine tests. We will also use some of your blood for cell isolations. 
 
3. Physical Function Testing 
 
Study Procedures 
Short Form 36 (SF-36), Physical Activity Survey, and PROMIS 
These surveys are multi-item scales designed to assess health related quality of life and 
physical activity. 
 
Physical Function Testing   
You will perform three timed standing balance tests, a timed 4-meter walking speed test, and a 
timed chair stand test where you will be asked to stand from a chair five times.   
 
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) 
You will be asked to drink a sweet liquid (sugar water), which contains 75 grams of glucose, 
followed by blood draws at 30 minute intervals for 2 hours. The total amount of blood drawn 
will be about 1 tablespoon. This test will determine your tendency towards diabetes.   
 
Body Composition- DXA and Circumferences 
A Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan will be performed to determine the bone 
mineral content and density of your bones and to measure your body composition (amount of 
muscle and fat you have). This will involve lying on a table for approximately 10-15 minutes. 
During this time, the investigators will take a scan of your total body. These scan results will 
serve to allow the research team to consider your performance measures in relation to your 
body’s lower body muscle mass and strength. In addition, you may have a copy of your scan 
results to share with your physician or health care providers. If you are a woman of child 
bearing potential, a pregnancy test will be given to ensure that you are not pregnant prior to 
conducting this procedure. You will also have various areas on your body assessed for the 
distribution of fat on your body. This will include circumferences (the length around different 
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Computed Tomography Scan (CT) 
A very limited CT scan of your upper leg will be performed to assess the amount of fat and 
muscle in your thigh. This will involve one of the research assistants making on mark on your 
mid-thigh with a pen and lying on a table for about 10 minutes or less. The testing done in this 
study is for research purposes only. Our tests are not diagnostic tests that can rule out any 
disease. If you have any health concerns, you should raise them with your doctor.  
The CT scans will are very narrow in scope and will be used to assess the amount of muscle 
and fat in your leg. Therefore, these scans will not be interpreted by a physician and should not 
be regarded as medical diagnostic tests. These results will not be provided to you. 
   
 
Muscle Biopsies 
A small piece of your muscle and/or fat tissue will be removed from your thigh. The muscle 
tissue will be taken from your vastus lateralis muscle which is located on the outside of your 
thigh and will be taken about one hand width above your knee. A 1 inch by 1 inch portion of 
hair will possibly need to be shaved if necessary. You will then have the area of your thigh 
numbed with an injected anesthetic (Lidocaine) and a small ¼ inch incision will be made in the 
skin. A needle or conchotome will then be briefly (lasting just a couple of seconds) inserted into 
the muscle to remove a 0.005 ounce piece of muscle (about the size of a pencil eraser). Prior 
to the muscle biopsy, some fat tissue surrounding your muscle may also be removed. The 
incision will be pulled closed with a bandaid after the site is cleaned with an alcohol 
preparation and your leg will be wrapped snuggly with an elastic bandage. You will be provided 
with some easy take home biopsy care instructions. The procedure will last approximately 30 
minutes. 
 
You will also be assessed in exercise labs located in the College of Health Sciences to perform 
the following: 
 
Muscle Strength and Power Testing 
You will be assessed for the maximum amount of weight that can be lifted one time with proper 
form. You will be asked to do this for eight separate exercises using exercise machines: the 
chest press, leg press, leg curl, leg extension, lat pull down, seated calf raise, triceps 
pushdown, and bicep curl. Warmup will be given and proper form and breathing will be shown 
to accustom you to each exercise.  
 
You will also be assessed for the maximum amount of force that you can generate from thigh 
muscles on a different exercise machine. Muscle strength will be determined in your leg 
muscle while you are in a seated position. To minimize the use of muscles other than your 
thigh muscles, you will be stabilized with two shoulder straps, and a waist strap. Your muscle 
strength will be the highest force generated during three trials of knee extension held in a static 
position for 3-4 seconds each. Rest periods will be given between each trial. Following this 
test, your leg power will also be assessed by using a certain percentage of the maximum force 
you generated during your strength test.  
 
Dietary and physical activity monitoring  
You will be asked to maintain your normal dietary intake throughout the study period. Your 
food intake and nutrient composition will be assessed by 4 day diet records in which you will 
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you will be asked to wear a physical activity monitor on your wrist which will record your daily 
activity.  
 
Resistance Exercise Training Intervention 
This study is composed of 2 pre-determined or random groups in which you will have a 50/50 
chance of being in either group. One group will receive a common medication used in the 
treatment of diabetes called metformin (one pill taken twice per day) while the other group will 
receive a placebo or “fake” medication. You will receive this treatment for two weeks prior to 
beginning the resistance exercise so that we may investigate its effect on your body. You will 
continue taking the treatment throughout the remainder of the exercise program. No matter 
which group treatment you receive, you will complete a progressive exercise program 
designed to increase muscle strength and size. It will require visiting the College of Health 
Sciences Human Performance Lab three times per week for 14 weeks. 
 
Medication Schedule 
You will be placed into either a metformin or a placebo (nonmetformin) group. Neither you or 
your trainer will know which group you are in. Each capsule will be 850 mg and you will start by 
taking increasing doses for two weeks as follows: 1 capsule (850 mg) per day for 7 days, 2 
capsules per day (1700 mg) for 7 days, if tolerated. You will continue this dose (1700 mg) 
throughout the 14 weeks of training. In some subjects, the dose increases may be slower and 
may not reach 1700 mg/day due to GI side effects. The placebo or nonmetformin capsules will 
look identical to the metformin capsules, but will contain inert substances, and the escalating 
dose schedule will be the same. 
 
Progression of Medication 
# of capsules (dose) 
Amount of time 
1/day (850 mg) 
7 days 
2/day (1700 mg) 
7 days 
2/day (1700 mg) 
14 weeks 
 
 
Progressive resistance exercise training (PRT) 
The 14 weeks of PRT (42 sessions) will be supervised by trained personnel (exercise 
physiologists, or senior level physical therapy or athletic training graduate students under the 
supervision of an exercise physiologist). You will be instructed on proper techniques and 
continuously monitored so that you can progress. You will be required to train three days per 
week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each training session will consist of a warm-up, 
and 8 exercises to train all major muscle groups (leg press, leg extension, one legged squat, 
seated calf raise, chest press, lat pull down, biceps curl, and triceps pressdown). On Mondays 
and Fridays, your intensity will be higher where you will complete 3 sets of 8-12 repetitions at a 
specified level with rest in between each set. On Wednesdays, resistance loads will be lower 
and concentrate more on faster movements. Your trainer will work with you to accommodate 
your schedule. We will also ask that you complete at least three training sessions in a row 
before completing your follow up testing. Thus, we may ask you to complete some extra 
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Long term follow up 
If willing, you may be asked to come back to the Human Performance Lab at approximately 26 
and 52 weeks after the start of the study to re-evaluate your muscle strength and power, 
physical function, quality of life, and physical activity levels. 
 
A summary and timeline of all testing procedures has been provided here: 
 
Time 
Point 
 
Physical 
Function 
Testing, 
Physical 
Activity 
Monitoring 
CT and 
Circumferences 
Blood 
draw 
(20 
ml) 
Oral 
Glucose 
Tolerance 
Test 
Body 
Composition 
and Muscle 
Biopsy 
SF-36, 
PASE, 
PROMIS 
modules 
Strength and 
power 
testing 
4 Day 
Diet 
Record 
Pre-
treatment 
X 
X 
X 
X 
X 
X 
Familiarization 
X 
 
2 weeks of metformin or placebo treatment only (prior to progressive resistance training, PRT) 
Wk 2 
(pre-PRT) 
  
 
X 
 
X 
 
X 
 
Wk 4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
X 
 
Wk 9 
(mid-
PRT) 
 
 
X 
(CMP 
only) 
 
 
 
X 
 
Wk 16 
(post-
PRT) 
X 
X 
X 
X 
X 
X 
X 
X 
Long 
Term 
Follow-
Up 
X 
 
 
 
 
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WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE RISKS AND DISCOMFORTS? 
You have been told that the study may involve the following risks and/or discomforts: 
 
Blood Draw 
During venipuncture, there may be some slight discomfort experienced from the insertion of 
the needle into the vein. In addition, with needle insertion, potential infection, soreness, pain, 
bleeding, bruising, and fainting may occur. This pain and soreness may last up to 24 hrs 
following the procedure.   
 
Possible 
Risk/Side 
Effect 
How often has it 
occurred? 
How serious is it? 
Can it be corrected? 
Soreness 
It occasionally 
occurs 
Can be easily 
treated 
Yes 
Pain 
It occasionally 
occurs 
Does not impact 
your overall health 
It will go away within 24 
hrs 
Bleeding 
It occasionally 
occurs 
Can be easily 
treated 
Yes, by applying 
pressure 
Bruising 
It occasionally 
occurs 
Can be easily 
treated 
Yes 
Fainting 
It is uncommon 
Can be easily 
treated by lying 
down with the legs 
elevated 
Yes, usually in 20 
minutes 
Infection 
It is very 
uncommon 
Can be treated 
Yes 
 
Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing 
You will drink a standard 75 g glucose drink, followed by blood draws through a catheter over 2 
hr.  There is minimal risk or discomfort from this.  Rarely a catheter inflammation/infection can 
occur. 
 
Physical Function Testing 
The risks involved in motor control testing are minimal and involve the potential for falls. You 
may wear a gait belt around your waist and will be closely guarded during all physical 
performance testing. Members of the research team will be present to minimize potential falls. 
 
Muscle Biopsy   
With the muscle biopsy procedure, there is a risk of bleeding, bruising, soreness, pain, 
infection, and scarring of the skin. Bleeding could rarely result in development of a hematoma 
(deep tissue collection of blood).  Pain and soreness usually resolves within 24-48 hrs post-
procedure.  Numbness of the skin near the biopsy site may occur and is usually temporary, but 
this numbness may persist indefinitely.  An allergic reaction to the anesthetic also may occur 
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Possible 
Risk/Side 
Effect 
How often has it 
occurred? 
How serious is it? 
Can it be corrected? 
Soreness 
It usually occurs 
Can be treated 
It will go away with or 
without treatment within 
24-48 hrs in most cases 
Pain 
It often occurs 
Does not impact 
your overall health 
and can be treated 
It will go away within 24-
48 hrs in most cases 
Bleeding 
It occasionally 
occurs and rarely 
can lead to a 
hematoma (deep 
tissue collection of 
blood) 
Can be treated and 
will resolve on its 
own 
Yes, by applying 
pressure 
Bruising 
It occasionally 
occurs 
Treatment is not 
required 
Yes, it will fade on its 
own 
Fainting 
It is uncommon 
Can be easily 
treated by lying 
down with the legs 
elevated 
Yes, usually in 20 
minutes 
Infection 
It is very 
uncommon 
Can be treated 
Yes 
Numbness at 
the biopsy site 
It occasionally 
occurs 
Does not impact 
your overall health 
and treatment is not 
required 
Can persist in rare 
cases 
Scarring 
It will occur 
Does not impact 
your overall health 
Can persist 
 
Strength and Power Testing/Resistance Exercise 
Muscle strength testing and resistance training may be associated with some risk. These risks 
include muscle tightness, soreness or stiffness, fatigue, and could possibly result in a strained 
muscle. However, these symptoms are no different than what would normally result as part of 
any resistance strength testing and are temporary and recoverable. You may experience some 
temporary discomfort from exertion during exercise. Although this form of exercise is not a 
severe cardiovascular stress, there is a remote possibility of the feeling of chest pain or even a 
heart attack. 
 
Total Body Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) and CT Scan 
These research procedures involve exposure to a small amount of radiation.  As a part of 
everyday living, everyone is exposed to naturally occurring background radiation and receives 
a dose of about 200 to 300 millirem (mrem) each year. The effective dose from the DXA x-ray 
procedure is about one (1) mrem. The single slice CT scan will impose approximately 23 
additional mrem. Although the dose is small, accumulated radiation from medical x-rays can 
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Metformin/Placebo Treatment 
Metformin is generally well-tolerated and causes few adverse side effects, the most common 
being stomach upset, which we will try to avoid by gradual dose increases over the first 2 
weeks which will reach a maximum of 1700 mg/d.  The most common side effect of metformin 
is diarrhea, which usually goes away with continued use.  The study physician is an 
Endocrinologist who use metformin routinely in their clinical practice and is experienced in 
coaching patients in the use of metformin. Nevertheless, some people may have trouble 
tolerating metformin, or cannot tolerate a significant dose.  If you are experiencing difficulty 
with the drug, we will slow the pace of dose escalation.  If you cannot take at least 850 mg/day, 
then you may be dropped from the study.  The placebo pills contain inert substances and no 
risks are foreseen. 
 
Continued use of metformin may also cause lactate acidosis, a condition that is very rare and 
occurs in approximately 0.03 cases per 1000 patients per year. Lactic acidosis is a condition 
that is described by low pH levels in the blood due to your cells receiving less oxygen than 
they should which creates higher lactate levels in your blood.  It is more common in people 
with kidney disease.  Symptoms of lactic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, hyperventilation, 
abdominal pain, anxiety, hypotension, and irregular heart rates.  
Other risks. There is always the possibility for unexpected events, and the medical staff will 
attend to these.  There are no forseeable psychological, financial, legal, or other potential risks 
associated with the proposed research.  
WILL YOU BENEFIT FROM TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY? 
There is no guarantee that you will get any benefit from taking part in this study.  However, 
resistance training is the best intervention to help maintain muscle mass and improve muscle 
strength and will ultimately improve function and independence. Thus, you have the chance of 
significantly improving your function within daily life. The risks presented to you in this proposal 
are minimal and the information that will be obtained from this project will be useful in 
assessing an effective intervention to maximize muscle size and strength gains in an older age 
group. 
DO YOU HAVE TO TAKE PART IN THE STUDY? 
If you decide to take part in the study, it should be because you really want to volunteer.  You 
will not lose any benefits or rights you would normally have if you choose not to volunteer.  You 
can stop at any time during the study and still keep the benefits and rights you had before 
volunteering.  
IF YOU DON’T WANT TO TAKE PART IN THE STUDY, ARE THERE OTHER CHOICES? 
If you do not want to be in the study, there are no other choices except not to take part in the 
study. You may, however, decide to participate in your own exercise program outside the 
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WHAT WILL IT COST YOU TO PARTICIPATE? 
The only cost you will experience is your time for participation and travel expenses (gas and 
mileage) to the University of Kentucky. Parking in the Kentucky Clinic will be validated for all 
study visits. Therefore, there will be no costs associated with parking for you as long as you 
park in the Kentucky Clinic parking lots and have your ticket validated by the research team.  
WHO WILL SEE THE INFORMATION THAT YOU GIVE? 
We will make every effort to keep private all research records that identify you to the extent 
allowed by law. Your information will be combined with information from other people taking 
part in the study. When we write about the study to share it with other researchers, we will 
write about the combined information we have gathered. You will not be personally identified in 
these written materials. We may publish the results of this study; however, we will keep your 
name and other identifying information private.  
We will make every effort to prevent anyone who is not on the research team from knowing 
that you gave us information, or what that information is. All data will be stored either in locked 
file cabinets and on secured password protected computers. You will be identified using only a 
study identification number and the investigators of this study will keep private all research 
records that identify you. Only personnel associated with this study will have access to the 
data and to keep information confined.  
In certain circumstances however, you should know that we are required by law to disclose 
your information to a court of law as part of an audit or if information is received that may 
require us to do so. For example, the law may require us to show your information to a court or 
to tell authorities if you report information about a child being abused or if you pose a danger to 
yourself or someone else. Additionally, officials of the University of Kentucky, NIH, or the FDA 
may look at or copy pertinent portions of records that identify you in the event of an audit. 
CAN YOUR TAKING PART IN THE STUDY END EARLY? 
If you decide to take part in the study you still have the right to decide at any time that you no 
longer want to continue. You will not be treated differently if you decide to stop taking part in 
the study. 
The individuals conducting the study may need to withdraw you from the study procedures and 
the study intervention and medication will no longer be provided by the investigator and may 
not be accessible commercially. This may occur if you are not able to follow the directions they 
give you, if they find that your being in the study is more risk than benefit to you, or if the 
agency funding the study decides to stop the study early for a variety of scientific reasons.  
ARE YOU PARTICIPATING OR CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN ANOTHER RESEARCH 
STUDY AT THE SAME TIME AS PARTICIPATING IN THIS ONE? 
You may take part in this study if you are currently involved in another research study as long 
as there are no medications or physical activity as part of the protocol that would affect the 
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study.  You should also discuss with the investigator before you agree to participate in another 
research study while you are enrolled in this study. 
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU GET HURT OR SICK DURING THE STUDY? 
If you believe you are hurt or if you get sick because of something that is due to the study, you 
should first call Douglas Long at 859-323-5438 (email delong2@uky.edu) immediately and he 
will contact the medical supervisor. The medical supervisor for this study is Dr. Philip Kern, 
M.D and can be contacted at 859-218-1394.  
 
It is important for you to understand that the University of Kentucky does not have funds set 
aside to pay for the cost of any care or treatment that might be necessary because you get 
hurt or sick while taking part in this study.  
 
The medical costs related to your care and treatment because of research related harm will be 
your responsibility. Also, the University of Kentucky will not pay for any wages you may lose if 
you are harmed by this study. You do not give up your legal rights by signing this form. 
WILL YOU RECEIVE ANY REWARDS FOR TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY? 
You will receive $300 for completing all research procedures as part of this study (all 
procedures and resistance exercise program). This will be prorated if you decide to withdraw 
from the study before finishing the resistance exercise program and completing the follow up 
procedures. You will receive $75 for initial screening and testing and will receive $100 for 
completing the exercise program. If you complete all follow up procedures, you will be paid an 
additional $125.    
 
WHAT IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR COMPLAINTS? 
Before you decide whether to accept this invitation to take part in the study, please ask any 
questions that might come to mind now.  Later, if you have questions, suggestions, concerns, 
or complaints about the study, please contact the research coordinator Douglas Long, at 859-
323-5438 or 614-313-4835 (cell) or the principal investigator of this study, Charlotte Peterson, 
at 859-218-0476 for more routine questions. If you have any questions about your rights as a 
volunteer in this research, contact the staff in the Office of Research Integrity at the University 
of Kentucky at 859-257-9428 or toll free at 1-866-400-9428. We will give you a signed copy of 
this consent form to take with you. 
 
WHAT IF NEW INFORMATION IS LEARNED DURING THE STUDY THAT MIGHT AFFECT 
YOUR DECISION TO PARTICIPATE? 
 
If the researcher learns of new information in regards to this study, and it might change your 
willingness to stay in this study, the information will be provided to you.  You may be asked to 
sign a new informed consent form if the information is provided to you after you have joined 
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P O T E N TI A L F U T U R E U S E  
B a n ki n g of ti s s u e a n d bl o o d s p e ci m e n s  
T h e i n v e sti g at or s w o ul d li k e t o k e e p s o m e of t h e u n u s e d or l eft o v er bl o o d a n d m u s cl e s a m pl e s 
c oll e ct e d d uri n g t hi s st u d y. N o a d diti o n al bl o o d or ti s s u e will b e t a k e n. If y o u a gr e e, t h e bl o o d 
a n d m u s cl e s a m pl e s will b e st or e d f or a n i n d efi nit e a m o u nt of ti m e a n d m a y b e u s e d i n f ut ur e 
r e s e ar ch.  
Pl e a s e r e a d e a c h s e nt e n c e b el o w a n d t hi n k a b o ut y o ur c h oi c e. Aft er r e a di n g e a c h s e nt e n c e, 
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y o ur i d e ntit y.  
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D o y o u gi v e p er mi s si o n f or y o ur bl o o d a n d m u s cl e s a m pl e s t o b e k e pt b y t h e 
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willi n g n e s s t o p arti ci p at e i n f ut ur e st u di e s a b o ut m u s cl e r e s e ar c h ?   
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W H A T E L S E D O Y O U N E E D T O K N O W ?  
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wit h ot h er i n v e sti g at or s i n t h e f ut ur e.  If t h at i s t h e c a s e t h e d at a/ti s s u e/ s p e ci m e n/ bl o o d will n ot 
c o nt ai n i nf or m ati o n t h at c a n i d e ntif y y o u u nl e s s y o u gi v e y o ur c o n s e nt/ a ut h ori z ati o n or t h e U K 
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ethical issues, according to federal, state and local regulations on research with human 
subjects, to make sure the study complies with these before approval of a research study is 
issued. 
NIH is providing financial support for this study. A description of this clinical trial will be 
available on http://www.ClinicalTrials.gov as required by U.S. Law. This website will not include 
information that can identify you.  At most, the website will include a summary of the results.  
You can search this website at any time.”   
 
 
 
AUTHORIZATION TO USE OR DISCLOSE YOUR IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION 
 
The privacy law, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), requires 
researchers to protect your health information.  The following sections of the form describe 
how researchers may use your health information.   
 
Your health information that may be accessed, used and/or released includes: 
 
I allow (or authorize) Charlotte Peterson, PhD. and her research staff at the University of 
Kentucky to create, access, use and release my health information for the purposes listed 
below.   
 
My health information that may be used and released includes: 
 
• Demographic Information (Height, Weight, Age, Gender, Race etc.) 
• Screening information from initial evaluation (health history, physical function etc.) 
• Results from all questionnaires (SF-36, physical activity, quality of life, diet etc.) 
• Results from all physiological exams (blood, OGTT, muscle biopsy, DXA, CT etc.) 
• Results from all strength tests (leg extension strength and power, etc.) 
 
The Researchers may use and share your health information with: 
• The University of Kentucky’s Institutional Review Board/Office of Research Integrity. 
• Law enforcement agencies when required by law. 
• University of Kentucky representatives. 
• University of Kentucky Medical Center 
• National Institute of Health (NIH) 
• Investigational Drug Service (IDS) 
• Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS)  
• University of Alabama Birmingham research staff collaborating with this project 
(UAB) 
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
The researchers agree to only share your health information with the people listed in this 
document.   
Should your health information be released to anyone that is not regulated by the privacy law, 
your health information may be shared with others without your permission; however, the use 
of your health information would still be regulated by applicable federal and state laws.   


University of Kentucky 
 
F1.0160 
         
Revised 2/17/14 
 
Med IRB ICF Template Combined with HIPAA Authorization 
 
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You may not be allowed to participate in the research study if you do not sign this form.   If you 
decide not to sign the form, it will not affect your: 
• Current or future healthcare at the University of Kentucky 
• Current or future payments to the University of Kentucky   
• Ability to enroll in any health plans (if applicable) 
• Eligibility for benefits (if applicable) 
 
After signing the form, you can change your mind and NOT let the researcher(s) release 
or use your health information (revoke the Authorization). If you revoke the 
authorization: 
 
• I will send a written letter to: Charlotte Peterson, PhD 105B Charles T. Wethington 
Building, 900 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0200 to inform her of my decision. 
• Researchers may use and release my health information already collected for this 
research study. 
• My protected health information may still be used and released should I have a bad 
reaction (adverse event). 
• I may not be allowed to participate in the study. 
 
The use and sharing of your information has no time limit.  
 
If you have not already received a copy of the Privacy Notice, you may request one.  If 
you have any questions about your privacy rights, you should contact the University of 
Kentucky’s Privacy Officer between the business hours of 8am and 5pm EST, Mon-Fri 
at: (859) 323-1184. 
 
You are the subject or are authorized to act on behalf of the subject.  You have read this 
information, and you will receive a copy of this form after it is signed. 
 
_________________________________                     ____________________________ 
Signature of research subject or *research 
 
 
Date 
subject’s legal representative 
 
_________________________________ 
 
__________________________ 
Printed name of research subject or 
 
 
Representative’s relationship to  
*research subject’s legal representative  
 
research subject 
 
*(If, applicable) Please explain Representative’s relationship to subject and include a 
description of Representative’s authority to act on behalf of subject: 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
 
______________________________________________________________         _________ 
Name of [authorized] person obtaining informed consent/HIPAA authorization     
Date 
  
_________________________________________ 
Signature of Principal Investigator or Sub/Co-Investigator