Clinical trials: Metformin
Drug Induced Weight Gain
Metformin for Weight Control in Adolescents Taking Atypical Antipsychotics
Atypical antipsychotics (AA) are broadly used to treat a variety of psychiatric and neurological disorders in children and adolescents. Weight gain is a common side effect of these drugs.
- Trial name
- NCT00845936
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- BeerYaakov Mental Health Center
Depression, Depressive Disorder
Metformin as Adjunct Therapy in Depression-obesity Comorbidity: Clinical and Genetic Evaluation
The patients with depression and obesity will receive add-on metformin with antidepressant therapy, which may result in greater improvement in depressive symptoms and BMI reduction compared to antidepressant monotherapy.
- Conditions
- Depression, Depressive Disorder, Overweight or Obesity, Depressive Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT07654179
- Testing
- Metformin, Antidepressant Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Activity and Metformin Intervention in Obese Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to assess the sustainability of a two-year intervention aimed at improving body mass index (BMI) and metabolic and vascular health in obese youth.
- Trial name
- REACH (NCT00934570)
- Testing
- Metformin and standard exercise, Metformin Intensive exercise, Intensive exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Obesity
Adipokines in Obese Adolescents With Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to compare serum concentrations of inflammatory cytokines, interleukin 6 (IL-6), High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), adiponectin, and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), before and after…
- Trial name
- NCT01410604
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajio
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
A Phase I Double Blind Study of Metformin Acting on Endogenous Neural Progenitor Cells in Children and Young Adults With Multiple Sclerosis
A randomized multiple baseline feasibility trial where participants will start taking metformin at one of 3 randomly determined points (3-months, 6-months or 9 months) during the 12-month trial.
- Trial name
- NCT04121468
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
PCOS
Independent and Additive Effects Of Micronutrients With Metformin In Patients With PCOS
The investigators aim to conduct a double blind randomized clinical trial to study the independent and additive effects of micronutrients (Resveratrol, Acetyl-L Carnitine, L Arginine and COQ10 ) with Metformin in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT05653895
- Testing
- Resveratrol, Metformin, Acetyl-L-Carnitin, L Arginine, Co-Q10
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Acanthosis Nigricans
Study of Efficacy of Metformin in the Treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans in Children With Obesity
Obesity is often accompanied by insulin resistance and/or hyperinsulinemia. Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition commonly present on the neck of obese children.
- Trial name
- NCT02438020
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Juan Pablo Castanedo-Cazares
Metformin for Obese Pregnant Women
Maternal and Fetal Outcome With Metformin Therapy for Obese Pregnant Women .
To evaluate the role of metformin in pregnant women with obesity (BMI above 30) , on maternal and infant outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT05554679
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Metformin Treatment Before in Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in Women With Ultrasound Evidence of Polycystic Ovaries
The aim of study was to investigate whether pre-treatment with metformin before and during IVF increases the live birth rate compared to placebo in women with sonographic evidence of polycystic ovaries (PCO), but without any…
- Trial name
- NCT01046032
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 134 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus
A Clinical Trial to Prevent the Complications of Insulin Resistance (Including Type-2 Diabetes)
The goal of this study is to aggressively treat insulin resistance and its clinical manifestations when they first appear in childhood, and to prevent the subsequent progression towards impaired glucose tolerance and type-2…
- Trial name
- NCT00015626
- Testing
- Metformin, skin biopsy, diet and exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Alveolar Cleft
Metformin and Alveolar Cleft
Completed medical history will take for all patients. All patients' guardians were informed about the procedure, the possible postoperative complications, and requested to sign an informed consent that was translated into Arabic…
- Trial name
- NCT07536620
- Testing
- metformin group
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Fayoum University
Alopecia Areata
Topical Pentoxifylline; Metformin Versus Betamethasone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata.
To compare the efficacy and safety of topical pentoxifylline 2% gel and topical metformin 10% gel versus topical betamethasone valerate 0.1% cream, in treatment of patchy alopecia areata.
- Trial name
- NCT06087796
- Testing
- Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream, Pentoxifylline, Metformin
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Fanconi Anemia
Safety and Efficacy of Metformin for Treatment of Cytopenia in Children and Adolescents With Fanconi Anemia
Prospective interventional open-label non-randomized controlled trial to assess safety and efficacy of metformin in treating cytopenia in children and adolescents with Fanconi Anemia.
- Trial name
- NCT06519786
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effect of Dosage of Metformin on Menstruation and Lipid Profile in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common cause of anovulatory infertility and causes menstrual disruption in 6.6-6.8% of women in reproductive age and is characterized by insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia…
- Trial name
- NCT01474967
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Obesity, Adolescent, Pre Diabetes
Effect of NNS on Metformin/GDF15, Pilot
Metformin use for diabetes has the benefit of causing weight loss in some. The investigators in a preclinical trial, demonstrated that mice consuming non-nutritive sweetened (NNS) drinks had worse glucose improvements and weight…
- Trial name
- NCT05400863
- Testing
- avoid sugary and NNS drinks plus start Metformin, avoid sugary drinks (allowed water and drinks sweetened with NNS) plus start Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Trial Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of Insulin Detemir Versus Insulin NPH in Combination With Metformin and Diet/Exercise in Children and Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes Insufficiently Controlled on Metformin With or Without Other Oral Antidiabetic Drug(s) With or Without Basal Insulin
This trial is conducted globally. The aim of the trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of insulin detemir versus insulin Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) in combination with the maximum tolerated dose of metformin and…
- Trial name
- iDEAt2 (NCT02131272)
- Testing
- Insulin detemir, Insulin NPH, Diet/exercise
- Where
- 82 sites in United States, Argentina and 22 more
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
PreDiabetes
Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Metformin Versus Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in Prediabetics
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare efficacy and safety of metformin versus apple cider vinegar in prediabetics . The main question[s] it aims to answer are: Efficacy of metformin versus apple cider vinegar in…
- Trial name
- BUHSCK (NCT05759442)
- Testing
- Metformin Hydrochloride (HCL), Apple cider vinegar
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Bahria University
AKI
Preadmission Metformin Exposure and Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury
More than 50% of ICU patients suffer from Acute kidney injury (AKI). Metformin shows protective properties in kidney disease. Our study aimed to validate AKI incidence among diabetes patients in the ICU with or without…
- Trial name
- NCT04631289
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 3,841 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
Prostate Cancer
Metformin in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Metformin is a medication that is prescribed for people with diabetes to help the body respond better to its own insulin and decrease sugar production by the liver.
- Trial name
- NCT01215032
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital