EligibleTrials

Metformin: clinical trials recruiting now

45
Recruiting trials
15
Conditions studied
28
US states with sites
26
Countries

FDA drug label

FDA-approved
Yes. Metformin appears in the FDA drug-label database. Marketed as Metformin Hydrochloride.
Boxed warning
The FDA label for Metformin carries a boxed warning (the FDA's most serious warning). See the full label for details.

FDA-approved use

& USAGE Metformin hydrochloride tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride tablets are biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )

FDA recalls / enforcement

Reason (FDA)ClassificationStatusInitiated
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. — Cardinal Health Inc. Class II (FDA: may cause temporary or reversible harm) Terminated 2021-03-15
Failed Moisture Limits: Out of specification for water content — SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC Class III (FDA: unlikely to cause harm) Terminated 2021-03-25
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules. — A-S Medication Solutions LLC Class II (FDA: may cause temporary or reversible harm) Ongoing 2025-02-25
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level — Marksans Pharma Limited Class II (FDA: may cause temporary or reversible harm) Terminated 2020-06-05
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level — Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC Class II (FDA: may cause temporary or reversible harm) Ongoing 2020-05-29

FDA label via openFDA

Phase breakdown

Early Phase 1 3 Phase 1 8 Phase 2 15 Phase 3 9 Phase 4 10 Not applicable 4

Conditions being studied

ConditionTrials
Type 2 Diabetes · Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes13
Obesity · Metformin for Obesity10
PCOS · Metformin for PCOS5
Osteoarthritis · Metformin for Osteoarthritis4
Breast Cancer2
DM2
Hyperandrogenism2
Hypertension2
Insulin Resistance2
Melanoma2
Multiple Sclerosis2
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome2
Prostate Cancer2
Schizophrenia2
T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus)2

Recruiting trials involving Metformin

Common questions

Is Metformin FDA-approved?

Yes, marketed as Metformin Hydrochloride. Its FDA label carries a boxed warning.

How many recruiting trials involve Metformin?

45 recruiting trials across 15 conditions.

Is this list of trials complete?

No. For the full record, search ClinicalTrials.gov.

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