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Common diabetes drug may slow rare abdominal cancer

NCT ID NCT07693452

Disease control Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, can help people with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare cancer that spreads in the abdomen. The study includes adults whose cancer has returned or cannot be surgically removed. Researchers will measure how many participants can take metformin for six months and whether it slows tumor growth.

What this could mean

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Active substance
metformin
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, well-tolerated treatment option for a rare abdominal cancer that is hard to treat.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 15 people, so results may not apply broadly. Metformin may cause side effects like stomach upset, and it is not a cure.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Key Inclusion Criteria (complete details available in protocol): * Patients with clinical diagnosis of pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) secondary to presumed appendiceal mucinous neoplasms (AMNs) with recurrent/refractory disease s/p cytoreductive surgery(CRS)/hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), unresectable disease, or without planned CRS/HIPEC * Age ≥18 years * ECOG performance status ≤2 Key Exclusion Criteria (complete details available in protocol): * Patients with a clinical diagnosis of PMP secondary to presumed AMNs with resectable disease who are planned to undergo CRS/HIPEC * Patients currently taking metformin for another medical indication * Patients with a prior adverse event to administration of metformin

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix pseudomyxoma peritonei

As listed by the trial registrant

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Appendiceal mucinous neoplasm Pseudomyxoma peritonei

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Contacts and locations

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  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, Irvine

    RECRUITING

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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