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Improve PAD PERformance With METformin
NCT03054519 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The PERMET trial will determine whether metformin daily for six months improves six-minute walk performance in individuals with peripheral artery disease compared to placebo.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DRUG Placebo
- DRUG Metformin
Study Locations (5)
Illinois
- Northwestern University — Chicago
- University of Chicago — Chicago
Louisiana
- Tulane University — New Orleans
- Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans
Florida
- University of Florida — Gainesville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 203 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-05-23 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-11 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03054519
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03054519 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 203 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,033 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Peripheral Artery Disease appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Placebo is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03054519 reports 5 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Illinois, Louisiana, Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03054519 about?
NCT03054519 is a clinical study titled "Improve PAD PERformance With METformin". The PERMET trial will determine whether metformin daily for six months improves six-minute walk performance in individuals with peripheral artery disease compared to placebo.
What is the current status of trial NCT03054519?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 203 participants. The study started on 2017-05-23. Estimated completion is 2025-11.
What conditions does trial NCT03054519 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Peripheral Artery Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03054519?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), Metformin (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03054519?
This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,033 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03054519 being conducted?
This trial has 5 study locations across Florida, Illinois, Louisiana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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