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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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Foch Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Suresnes, Hauts de Seine, 92150, France

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  • Hôpital Neurologique Pierre Wertheimer

    RECRUITING

    Bron, Lyon, 69500, France

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  • Istituto Nazionale Carlo Besta

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Milan, Milano, 20131, Italy

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  • Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Paris, PARIS, 75013, France

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  • Saint Louis Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Paris, Paris, 75010, France

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  • Spidali Riuniti Di Livorno

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Livorno, Toscana Nord Ouest, 57100, Italy

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  • Timone Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Marseille, Marseille, 13354, France

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