Diabetes drug metformin tested for chronic achilles pain relief
Symptom relief
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This early-stage study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medication, can reduce pain and improve healing in people with chronic Achilles tendon pain. Forty non-diabetic adults will take either metformin or a placebo for 16 weeks, combined with a home exercise program. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Wang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC