Metformin for unruptured brain aneurysms
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the diabetes drug metformin can help prevent unruptured aneurysms in the back part of the brain from growing or causing problems. It is for people whose aneurysms show a specific sign on an MRI scan.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have an unruptured aneurysm in the back part of your brain (vertebrobasilar artery) that has not been treated before.
- The aneurysm shows a bright spot on a special MRI scan (called aneurysm wall enhancement).
- You are able to take care of yourself with little or no help (mRS score 0-2).
- You do not have diabetes, metal implants, or an allergy to MRI contrast dye.
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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