Metformin for older adults with serious burns
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether the drug metformin, commonly used for diabetes, can help reduce complications and improve survival in older adults with serious burns. If you qualify, taking metformin might lower your risk of death and other burn-related health problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 60 and 99 years old.
- Your burn must cover at least 5% of your body surface area.
- You must be admitted to a burn center within 120 hours (5 days) of the burn.
- You likely need at least one surgery for your burn.
- You must not have severe kidney failure, severe liver disease, or insulin-dependent diabetes.
- You must not be allergic to metformin or insulin, or have had lactic acidosis while taking metformin.
Quick eligibility check
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