Metformin patch treatment for knee arthritis in postmenopausal women
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a painless electrical patch that delivers metformin through the skin can reduce knee pain and improve function in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis. If you have moderate knee arthritis and are not currently taking metformin, this might be an option for you.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman who has gone through menopause and are between 50 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and have had knee pain for at least 3 months.
- Your knee pain is at least a 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- You have not had knee surgery or injections in the past 6 months.
- You are not currently taking metformin or other diabetes medications.
- You do not have severe arthritis (grade IV) or other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or gout.
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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