CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 3Completed· 203 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Metformin +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT03054519Phase 3Completed

Improve PAD Performance With Metformin: The PERMET Trial

Northwestern University·interventional·Posted Feb 15, 2017·Updated Apr 15, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Metformin and Placebo for Peripheral Artery Disease. Completed, enrolled 203 participants across 5 sites.

Detailed Summary

The PERMET trial will determine whether metformin daily for six months improves six-minute walk performance in individuals with peripheral artery disease compared to placebo.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

Phase 3CompletedFinished
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedFeb 15, 2017
Enrollment StartMay 23, 2017
Primary CompletionAug 20, 2025
Study CompletionNov 1, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 8.2 yearsPosted 9.4 years ago

Interventions

Metformindrug

Participants will be prescribed up to 2,000 mgs daily of metformin

Placebodrug

Placebo pills will appear identical to the metformin to maintain blinding of participants and investigators.