Could a common diabetes drug slow Huntington's brain decline?
NCT ID NCT04826692
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, could help slow down thinking and memory problems in people with Huntington's disease. 60 adults with early Huntington's took either metformin or a placebo pill every day for a year. Researchers measured changes in attention, word fluency, and other cognitive skills to see if metformin made a difference.
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Locations
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Complejo Hospitalario de Albacete
Albacete, Castille-La Mancha, 02006, Spain
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Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis
Alicante, Alicante, 03010, Spain
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Hospital General Universitario de Elche
Elche, Alicante, 03203, Spain
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Hospital Universitari Son Espases
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, 07120, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Burgos
Burgos, Castille and León, 09006, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias
Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, 33011, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Mare de Déu de la Mercé
Barcelona, Barcelona, 08035, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal
Madrid, Madrid, 28034, Spain
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Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe
Valencia, València, 46026, Spain
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