Metformin study for brain tumor survivors after radiation
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medicine, can help protect thinking and memory skills in people who have had radiation for a brain tumor. You will use a smartwatch and take online tests from home to track your progress.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have had radiation therapy for a brain tumor, either during treatment or within the past 5 years.
- You are able to take care of yourself and are expected to live at least 6 more months.
- You can swallow pills and do not have severe liver problems.
- You are willing to stop certain supplements like resveratrol, CoQ10, coconut oil, or curcumin for the study.
- You can read and speak English well enough to complete the assessments.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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