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A randomized controlled trial for the effect of metformin on prognosis in patients with oral cancer

A randomized controlled trial for the effect of metformin on prognosis in patients with oral cancer

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1900021641
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2019-03-02
Start date
2019-03-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-03-04

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

oral cancer

Interventions

Experimental group:surgery + postoperative Metformin
Control group:surgury

Sponsors

Xiangya Hospital, Central South University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 18-65 years old, male or female; 2. For the first patient, the medical examination is clearly oral cancer; 3. tumor site: tongue, mouth, gums, buccal mucosa, hard palate, posterior molars; 4. Postoperative examination returns that the cervical lymph nodes have not metastasized; 5. Non-diabetic patients; 6. did not participate in other clinical trials (TPF induction chemotherapy, etc.); 7. Patients who voluntarily sign a consent form to participate in the program.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Without informed consent, not willing to participate in this project, unable to adhere to long-term medication, poor compliance and follow-up difficulties; 2. Kidney disease or renal insufficiency caused by cardiovascular failure, acute myocardial infarction and sepsis (eg serum creatinine level = 1.5 mg / dl (male), = 1.4 mg / dl (female) or abnormal creatinine clearance); 3. Vitamin B12, folate deficiency is not corrected; 4. Alcoholics; 5. Congestive heart failure requiring medication, and other serious cardiopulmonary disorders; 6. It is known to be allergic to metformin hydrochloride and any of the ingredients in this product.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Whether recurrence;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
type-B ultrasonic for neck;type-B ultrasonic for abdominal;X-ray for chest;PET-CT;MRI of head and neck;CT;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactSu Tong

Xiangya Hospital, Central South University

sutongs@163.com+86 13808482877

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026