Could a diabetes drug strengthen bone repair in kids with cleft palate?
NCT ID NCT07536620
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding metformin gel to a standard bone graft improves bone quality in children aged 8 to 12 with a cleft in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft). 36 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the metformin-enhanced graft or a placebo. The main goal is to measure bone density using a special CT scan.
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