Diabetes drug metformin tested as cancer treatment booster

NCT ID NCT07098299

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether adding metformin (a common diabetes drug) to standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy is safe for people with advanced solid tumors. About 60 adults will take metformin alone for two weeks, then continue it alongside their regular cancer treatment. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose and identify any side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

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