Could a diabetes drug tame asthma in overweight kids?
Disease control
Not yet recruiting
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can help control asthma in overweight or obese children aged 10 to 17. About 182 participants will receive either metformin or a placebo for 26 weeks, in addition to their usual asthma care. Researchers will measure …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Prof Ibrahim Janahi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC