Diabetes drug could help spinal injury patients walk again
NCT ID NCT07272967
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can help people recover after a spinal cord injury. The drug may reduce harmful scar tissue that blocks nerve repair. Researchers will give metformin or a placebo to 34 adults with recent spinal injuries and track their neurological recovery and pain levels over time.
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Neurosurgery department at Menoufia University hospitals at Menoufia University.
Shibīn al Kawm, Menoufia, 32817, Egypt
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