Could a common diabetes drug help fight a rare lung disease?

NCT ID NCT07520110

First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can slow the worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung disease. About 400 high-risk patients will receive either metformin or a placebo. The goal is to see if metformin can delay death, hospital stays, or the need for a lung transplant.

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Locations

  • University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

    Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States

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