Diabetes drug shows promise against deadly brain tumor
NCT ID NCT04945148
First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to standard radiation and chemotherapy can slow the growth of a specific type of glioblastoma brain tumor. It includes about 64 newly diagnosed patients whose tumors have a unique energy profile. The goal is to see if this combination improves how long the tumor stays under control.
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Foch Hospital
RECRUITINGSuresnes, Hauts de Seine, 92150, France
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Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer
RECRUITINGBron, Lyon, 69500, France
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Istituto Nazionale Carlo Besta
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMilan, Milano, 20131, Italy
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Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital
RECRUITINGParis, PARIS, 75013, France
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Saint Louis Hospital
RECRUITINGParis, Paris, 75010, France
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Spidali Riuniti Di Livorno
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGLivorno, Toscana Nord Ouest, 57100, Italy
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Timone Hospital
RECRUITINGMarseille, Marseille, 13354, France
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