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Metformin Did Not Prevent Metabolic Syndrome During ADT but Improved Weight, Waist and HbA1c: Findings from the PRIME Phase 3 Trial

MedXY Editorial TeamNov 17, 2025
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– The PRIME randomized phase 3 trial found no statistically significant reduction in metabolic syndrome (MS) incidence at 18 months with metformin versus placebo in men initiating androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer.

– Metformin produced modest but statistically significant improvements in body weight, waist circumference (at several time points), and hemoglobin A1c compared with placebo.

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