Diabetes drug metformin tested as mouth cancer prevention
NCT ID NCT07387900
First seen Feb 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether a combination of topical (applied directly) and oral metformin can shrink or stop the growth of oral leukoplakia, a precancerous mouth condition. About 34 adults with mild-to-moderate dysplasia will receive the treatment. The goal is to see if metformin can prevent the lesion from turning into cancer, offering a non-surgical option.
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Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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