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metformin and Child Mental Disorders

metformin has been researched along with Child Mental Disorders in 3 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Metformin is a drug commonly used in individuals with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and impaired glucose tolerance."5.51Metformin treatment in young children with fragile X syndrome. ( Afzal, S; Biag, HMB; Hagerman, RJ; Manzano-Nunez, R; Potter, LA; Rajaratnam, A; Rivera, SM; Rosvall, A; Salcedo-Arellano, MJ; Schneider, A; Tassone, F; Wilkins, V, 2019)
"Metformin is a drug commonly used in individuals with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and impaired glucose tolerance."1.51Metformin treatment in young children with fragile X syndrome. ( Afzal, S; Biag, HMB; Hagerman, RJ; Manzano-Nunez, R; Potter, LA; Rajaratnam, A; Rivera, SM; Rosvall, A; Salcedo-Arellano, MJ; Schneider, A; Tassone, F; Wilkins, V, 2019)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's3 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Biag, HMB1
Potter, LA1
Wilkins, V1
Afzal, S1
Rosvall, A1
Salcedo-Arellano, MJ1
Rajaratnam, A1
Manzano-Nunez, R1
Schneider, A1
Tassone, F1
Rivera, SM1
Hagerman, RJ1
Wood, H1
Andrade, C1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Multi-center, Prospective, Cohort Study to Elucidate the Effects of Metformin Treatment on Steroid Hormones and Social Behavior. Linking Autistic Behaviorial Symptoms to Changes in Steroid Hormone Availability[NCT04930471]45 participants (Anticipated)Observational2021-06-30Not yet recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Child Mental Disorders

ArticleYear
Major malformation risk, pregnancy outcomes, and neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with metformin use during pregnancy.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2016, Volume: 77, Issue:4

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diabetes, Gestational; Female; Humans; Infan

2016

Other Studies

2 other studies available for metformin and Child Mental Disorders

ArticleYear
Metformin treatment in young children with fragile X syndrome.
    Molecular genetics & genomic medicine, 2019, Volume: 7, Issue:11

    Topics: Child; Child, Preschool; Fragile X Syndrome; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Male; Metformin; Neurodeve

2019
Neurodevelopmental disorders: Metformin - a therapeutic option for fragile X syndrome?
    Nature reviews. Neurology, 2017, Volume: 13, Issue:7

    Topics: Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Fragile X Syndrome; Metformin; Mice; Neurodevelopmental Disorders

2017