Diabetes drug tested as hip fracture recovery aid
NCT ID NCT07179042
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This pilot study looks at whether the diabetes drug metformin can help older adults regain thigh muscle and function after a hip fracture. Sixty people aged 60 and older who had surgery for a hip fracture will take either metformin or a placebo daily for 4 months. The goal is to see if metformin is safe and improves recovery.
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University of Utah Orthopedics
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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