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Biguanide
Metformin for Oral Premalignant Lesions
Phase 1
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Thomas Jefferson University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 3 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can prevent or slow the development of oral cancer from precancerous lesions.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-85 with certain types of oral precancerous lesions, who are in good health and can consent to the study. Diabetics on metformin will have their dose adjusted; others may start it after consulting an endocrinologist. People with invasive cancer, immune suppression, or allergies to metformin cannot join.
What is being tested?
The trial is testing if metformin, a diabetes drug that might prevent cancer, can stop oral precancerous spots from becoming cancer. Participants will take metformin daily and undergo regular biopsies to monitor changes in their lesions.
What are the potential side effects?
Metformin's side effects include digestive issues like nausea and diarrhea, potential vitamin B12 deficiency over time, and rarely lactic acidosis—a serious metabolic complication.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ up to 3 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 3 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Transformation-free-survival, in lesion types erythroplakia and verrucous hyperplasia
Secondary study objectives
Change in lesion status
Other study objectives
Transformation-free-survival, in lesion types homogenous leukoplakia and non-homogenous leukoplakia
Side effects data
From 2015 Phase 4 trial • 156 Patients • NCT0200222113%
Nasopharyngitis
10%
Hyperhidrosis
9%
Hunger
9%
Tremor
8%
Asthenia
6%
Hypoglycaemia
1%
Femoral neck fracture
1%
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Vildagliptin (LAF237)
Placebo
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Prevention (metformin)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Patients receive metformin PO QD on days 1-3 and then PO BID for up to 12 months in the absence of unacceptable toxicity.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Metformin
2006
Completed Phase 4
~2430
Biopsy
2014
Completed Phase 4
~1150
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Thomas Jefferson UniversityLead Sponsor
465 Previous Clinical Trials
176,849 Total Patients Enrolled
National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,958 Previous Clinical Trials
41,112,576 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My mouth lesion is one of the following types: homogenous leukoplakia, non-homogenous leukoplakia, erythroplakia, or proliferative verrucous leukoplakia.I do not have conditions like pemphigus, lupus, or HIV.I can commit to the full length of the study.I am in good health and can safely undergo a biopsy and take metformin.My condition didn't improve after 2 weeks of local treatment.I have a sharp tooth, a recent injury, a weakened immune system, or an allergy to metformin.I am diabetic and will adjust or start metformin as advised.My cancer is a type of skin or mucous membrane cancer.I am between 18 and 85 years old.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Prevention (metformin)
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.