Metformin in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Efficacy of Oral Metformin in Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS): a Multicentric Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
440
1 country
4
Study Start
November 1, 2026
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Primary Completion
October 30, 2030
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Study Completion
February 28, 2031
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The goal of this clinical trial is to study the efficacy of oral Metformin in Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS). The main hypothesis is to study the efficacy of oral Metformin in patients with acute ischemic stroke presenting within 72 hours of onset in terms of goof modified Rankin scale (mRS) at 90 days. Researchers will compare placebo tablets. Participants will randomised to Metformin or placebo in 1:1 ratio. Additionally, the blood sample will be collected to look for biomarkers hsCRP, Vitamin B12, and Holotranscobalamin at baseline and follow-up.
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February 28, 2031
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October 7, 2026
Actual (reported)October 27, 2026
Actual (reported)November 1, 2026
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October 30, 2030
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February 28, 2031
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modified Rankin Scale (0 to 6, with 0 being no disability and 6 being death)
Good outcome (defined as modified Rankin Scale of 0-1) at 90 days
90 days
modified Rankin Scale (0 to 6, with 0 being no disability and 6 being death)
30 days
Mortality
30 days
Mortality
90 days
Barthel Index (0 to 100 with 0 being completely dependent to 100 being completely independent)
30 days
Barthel Index (0 to 100 with 0 being completely dependent to 100 being completely independent)
90 days
Identical placebo tablets will be provided
Metformin
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Chandigarh, Chandigarh, India
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110023, India
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
Puducherry, Puducherry, India
First Submitted
October 7, 2026
First Posted
October 27, 2026
Study Start
November 1, 2026
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Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi, India
Primary Completion
October 30, 2030
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Study Completion
February 28, 2031
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Last Updated
October 29, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-09
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