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NCT06463743 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Metformin as an add-on or Monotherapy in Treatment of Aging People With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

A Phase 2 study of Multiple Sclerosis, sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo.

Recruiting
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
30
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT06463743 is a Phase 2 study of Multiple Sclerosis that is actively recruiting participants, run by State University of New York at Buffalo. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, below the 585-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT06463743, a Phase 2 study of Multiple Sclerosis, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo.

RECRUITING
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
30 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

The goal of the study is to learn about treating older people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with metformin. Metformin may be used as a single therapy or as an add-on therapy. The investigators want to learn: * The safety and tolerability of metformin extended release (1500 mg/day) as a single therapy or as an add-on therapy in older people with MS compared to placebo * How well metformin protects the nervous system against injury compared with placebo measured by brain MRI over a 9 month treatment period * The effect of metformin to protect brain tissue from age and MS related injury when compared to the placebo group over a 9 month treatment period

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG Placebo
  • DRUG metformin

Study Locations (1)

New York

  • UBMD Neurolgy - Buffalo

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 30 participants
Start Date 2025-09-24
Est. Completion 2027-06-01
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06463743

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06463743 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 585-participant average among 315 other Multiple Sclerosis trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The listed sponsor is State University of New York at Buffalo, which has 243 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Multiple Sclerosis appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT06463743 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06463743 about?

NCT06463743 is a clinical study titled "Metformin as an add-on or Monotherapy in Treatment of Aging People With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)". The goal of the study is to learn about treating older people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with metformin. Metformin may be used as a single therapy or as an add-on therapy. The investigators want to learn: * The safety and tolerability of metformin extended release (1500 mg/day) as a single therap...

What is the current status of trial NCT06463743?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2025-09-24. Estimated completion is 2027-06-01.

What conditions does trial NCT06463743 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Multiple Sclerosis.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06463743?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DRUG), metformin (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06463743?

This trial is sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo, which has 243 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT06463743 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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