Pilot Trial of Fisetin in Healthy Volunteers and Older Patients With Multimorbidity (NCT06431932) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 1/2
Pilot Trial of Fisetin in Healthy Volunteers and Older Patients With Multimorbidity
Denmark60 participantsStarted 2026-03-24
Plain-language summary
The accumulation of senescent cells with age is a central mechanism that contributes to the development of chronic diseases, primarily by driving systemic chronic inflammation. Senolytic compounds such as fisetin can selectively target senescent cells for elimination and reduce multiple age-related pathologies in animal models.
We will conduct a clinical trial in healthy volunteers and older patients with multiple chronic diseases. The participants will receive fisetin or placebo for two days, after which they will be examined at regular intervals for up to three months. We will investigate how fisetin is absorbed and metabolized by the body, and whether fisetin is safe. We will also identify methods to best measure the effect of fisetin on chronic inflammation, senescent cells, and general health.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Healthy volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 20-35 years
* suPAR levels \<3.5 ng/mL (± 15% corresponding to assay variation)
* Able to cooperate cognitively
* Able to read and understand Danish
* Women of childbearing potential must use effective contraception
Exclusion Criteria:
* Body weight \>100 kg
* Inability to swallow pills
* Pregnant and/or lactating
* Known hypersensitivity or allergy to fisetin or excipients in the placebo capsules
* Presence of any condition that the investigator believes would put the subject at risk or would preclude the participant from successfully completing all aspects of the trial
* Presence of known chronic diagnosis
* Active acute illness
* Prescribed medication, except contraceptives
* Previous cancer diagnosis or treatment
* Use of senolytic and other "anti-aging" supplements
Older patients with multimorbidity:
Inclusion Criteria:
At screening #1 during hospital admission:
* Acutely hospitalized medical patient
* Age ≥65 years
* suPAR \>5 ng/mL (± 15% corresponding to assay variation)
* Multimorbidity (≥2 chronic diagnoses)
* Able to cooperate cognitively
* Able to read and understand Danish
At screening #2 28 days after hospital discharge:
* suPAR \>5 ng/mL (± 15% corresponding to assay variation)
Exclusion Criteria:
At screening #1 during hospital admission:
* Body weight \>100 kg
* Inability to swallow pills
* Known human immunodeficiency virus infection, active hepatitis B or C infection, invasive fungal infection
* Un…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Population-based pharmacokinetic model for fisetin and metabolites