Diabetes drug cream shows promise for psoriasis in new trial

NCT ID NCT07516821

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a cream made from metformin, a common diabetes drug, can safely improve mild psoriasis. About 55 adults will apply either the metformin cream or a placebo twice daily for two months. Researchers will check skin biopsies and symptom scores to see if the treatment reduces inflammation and itching.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

psoriasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Cairo University

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 02, Egypt