Metformin for Children With Obesity and Asthma
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a diabetes medication called metformin can help children ages 10–17 who are overweight or obese and have asthma that isn't well controlled. Researchers hope it may improve their asthma symptoms and breathing.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 17 years old
- You are overweight or obese (your doctor can confirm using BMI charts)
- You have been diagnosed with asthma (mild, moderate, or severe) in the past 6 months
- Your asthma is not well controlled despite taking asthma medicine regularly for at least 6 months
- You live in Qatar
- You are not currently in another research study testing a new treatment
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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