Diabetes drug shows promise against deadly skin cancer

NCT ID NCT01840007

First seen Apr 25, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This pilot study tested whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, could shrink tumors in 20 people with advanced melanoma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could cause partial or complete tumor shrinkage. The study is complete, and results will show if metformin offers a new option for controlling this aggressive cancer.

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Locations

  • Bahadoran

    Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, 06200, France

  • MORTIER Laurent

    Lille, Nord, 59000, France

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