Common diabetes drug tested as new hope for HIV depression

NCT ID NCT07007221

Summary

This study is testing whether metformin, a medication typically used for diabetes, can help treat depression in people living with HIV. Researchers will enroll 600 HIV-positive adults in Uganda who have depression but aren't currently taking antidepressants. The trial will compare different doses of metformin against a placebo and another antidepressant to see which works best for improving mood symptoms.

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