Diabetes drug metformin could help heal spinal cord injuries
NCT ID NCT07272967
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can help people recover after a spinal cord injury. The drug may reduce scar tissue that blocks nerve healing. Researchers will give metformin or a placebo to 34 adults with recent thoraco-lumbar spinal cord injury and measure their neurological recovery and pain levels.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Metformin (Glucophage) 1000 mg tablets
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new, safe way to improve nerve recovery and reduce pain after spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-phase trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply widely. Metformin's effect on spinal cord injury is still unproven in humans.
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Neurosurgery department at Menoufia University hospitals at Menoufia University.
Shibīn al Kawm, Menoufia, 32817, Egypt
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