Could a common diabetes drug help lungs in cystic fibrosis?
NCT ID NCT04530383
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medication, can improve how cells in the airways move salt and water in adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD). Participants must already be taking a CFTR modulator drug. The trial will measure changes in gene activity and ion channel function using nasal cell samples. It aims to find a new way to ease lung problems in this specific group.
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University of Kansas Medical Center
RECRUITINGKansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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