Common diabetes drug tested to prevent uterine problems in breast cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT07145827

Summary

This study tested whether adding the diabetes medication metformin to tamoxifen treatment could reduce thickening of the uterine lining in postmenopausal breast cancer patients. Researchers compared 60 women taking tamoxifen plus metformin against those taking tamoxifen plus a placebo pill over 12 months. The goal was to see if metformin could help prevent uterine side effects while maintaining breast cancer protection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baghdad Medical City / Department of Oncology

    Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, 10045, Iraq

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