Could a common diabetes drug help prostate cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT05515978

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at whether metformin, a drug used for diabetes, can help prostate cancer patients who have high blood sugar or are overweight. About 100 men will either get metformin plus lifestyle advice or just lifestyle advice. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and improves health.

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  • Colorado Research Center

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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  • UCHealth-Metro Denver

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    Denver, Colorado, 80217-3364, United States

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  • UCHealth-Northern Colorado

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    Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521, United States

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  • UCHealth-Southern Colorado

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    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80863, United States

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