Could a diabetes drug rubbed into the skin ease arthritis pain? new trial aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07395895
First seen Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tests whether applying metformin through the skin using a mild electrical current (iontophoresis) can reduce pain and improve knee function in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis. All 68 participants will receive physical therapy, and half will also get the metformin treatment while the other half gets a placebo. The goal is to see if this approach offers extra relief beyond standard rehabilitation.
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Badr University in Cairo
Cairo, 11829, Egypt
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