Diabetes drug tested as potential treatment for genetic disorder
NCT ID NCT03862950
Summary
This study tested whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, could help people with Fragile X syndrome. For four months, 125 participants aged 6 to 35 took either metformin or a placebo pill. Researchers measured changes in language skills, behavior problems, and weight to see if the drug was safe and helpful.
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Locations
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CHU Sainte-Justine
Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1C5, Canada
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2E1, Canada
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