Overview

Metformin Hydrochloride in Preventing Esophageal Cancer in Patients With Barrett Esophagus

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This randomized phase II trial studies how well metformin hydrochloride works in preventing esophageal cancer in patients with Barrett esophagus. Chemoprevention is the use of certain drugs to keep cancer from forming. The use of metformin hydrochloride may keep esophageal cancer from forming.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Treatments:
Metformin