Could a diabetes drug and an antihistamine help repair MS nerve damage?
NCT ID NCT05131828
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether combining two common drugs—metformin (for diabetes) and clemastine (an antihistamine)—can help repair the protective lining around nerve cells in people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). The 70 participants continued their usual MS treatment while taking the drug combination or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal was to see if the combination could improve nerve signaling and potentially slow or reverse disability.
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Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, United Kingdom
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