Diabetes drug metformin could be new hope for leg pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT05132439
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tests whether metformin, a safe diabetes drug, can improve walking ability and reduce leg pain in veterans with peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD causes leg pain during activity due to blocked arteries, and there is no effective medical treatment. The trial will give metformin or a placebo to 200 veterans to see if it helps them walk farther and feel better.
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
RECRUITINGPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
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