Can a diabetes drug stop oral cancer before it starts?
NCT ID NCT05237960
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, can prevent oral cancer in people with precancerous white or red patches in the mouth. 34 adults with these patches took metformin to see if it could reverse or stop the growth of abnormal cells. The goal is to find a safe, low-cost way to stop oral cancer from developing.
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Locations
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British Columbia Cancer Agency
Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada
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Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
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Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Louisiana State University
Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503, United States
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Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida, 33612, United States
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NYU College of Dentistry
New York, New York, 10010, United States
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UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest
San Diego, California, 92103, United States
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University of Arizona Cancer Center-North Campus
Tucson, Arizona, 85719, United States
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University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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University of Minnesota/Masonic Cancer Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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