Managing Chronic Tendon Pain by Metformin
Managing Chronic Tendon Pain by Repurposing Metformin
James Wang
40 participants
May 24, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of the current exploratory clinical trial is to determine the effect of oral ingestion of metformin (OIM) in non-diabetic patients with chronic Achilles tendon pain. The trial has two aims; 1) to assess the effects of OIM treatment on tendon pain, and 2) to determine the effects of OIM capsules on tendon healing and repair. Twenty participants will be treated with metformin capsules for 16 weeks combined with a home exercise program. A comparison group of 20 participants will be treated with placebo tablets along with home exercise program.
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Interventions
500 mg capsules of Metformin Extended Release
500 mg capsules of placebo pills
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NCT06100822