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NCT00736385 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
Metformin for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
A Phase 4 study, sponsored by Duke University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 11
- Enrollment target
NCT00736385: Clinical Trial Phase 4 study, sponsored by Duke University.
NCT00736385 is a Phase 4 study that was terminated before completion, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 11 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00736385, a Phase 4 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Duke University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 11 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out if Metformin is safe and useful in the treatment of NAFLD.
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Glucophage (Metformin)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 11 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2012-12 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
Why NCT00736385 stopped before completion
NCT00736385 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 11 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT00736385 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00736385 about?
NCT00736385 is a clinical study titled "Metformin for the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)". The purpose of this study is to find out if Metformin is safe and useful in the treatment of NAFLD.
What is the current status of trial NCT00736385?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 11 participants. The study started on 2009-04. Estimated completion is 2012-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00736385?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Glucophage (Metformin) (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00736385?
This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00736385's enrollment target sits among peer trials
11 1931st of 2000 higher than 61 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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