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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
Phase 2Active· 21 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Metformin Extended Release Oral Tablet +1 moredrug
Likely dose
Metformin Extended Release Oral Tablet 1000mgfrom record
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NCT04414540Phase 2Active

A Phase 2 Feasibility Study Combining Pembrolizumab and Metformin to Harness the Natural Killer Cytotoxic Response in Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Trisha Wise-Draper·interventional·Posted Jun 4, 2020·Updated May 8, 2026

In Brief

A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Metformin Extended Release Oral Tablet and Pembrolizumab for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Active but no longer recruiting, targeting 21 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine anti-tumor activity by measuring overall response rate in recurrent and/or metastatic HNSCC patients receiving the combination of metformin and pembrolizumab.

Study Details

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

Timeline

Phase 2Active
202120222023202420252026
First PostedJun 4, 2020
Enrollment StartAug 31, 2020
Primary CompletionFeb 2, 2026
Study CompletionSep 30, 2026
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5.4 yearsPosted 6.1 years ago

Interventions

Metformin Extended Release Oral Tabletdrug

Metformin ER starting dose 1000mg daily Metformin ER escalation dose 2000mg daily

Pembrolizumabdrug

Pembrolizumab q 3 weeks