Diabetes drug metformin may slow cataract cell growth
NCT ID NCT07176338
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This pilot study looks at 40 adults with type 2 diabetes and age-related cataracts who take metformin. Researchers measure how much metformin reaches the lens capsule and test whether it slows lens cell growth in the lab. The goal is to understand if metformin might help prevent or delay cataracts.
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Vienna Institute for Research in Ocular Surgery (VIROS)
Vienna, 1140, Austria
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