Trial Outcomes & Findings for Exercise and Metformin in Colorectal and Breast Cancer Survivors (NCT NCT01340300)

NCT ID: NCT01340300

Last Updated: 2018-06-06

Results Overview

Determine whether supervised exercise training alone and metformin, either alone or in combination can decrease fasting insulin level from baseline to 3 months in patients who completed standard therapy for stage I-III colorectal or breast cancer. Fasting insulin levels in blood will be drawn at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Negative least square means indicate a decrease at 3 month comparing to baseline value.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

139 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0 and 3 months (change between 0 and 3 months)

Results posted on

2018-06-06

Participant Flow

In a phase 2 RCT, stage I-III CRC \& BC survivors at least 2 months from completing standard therapy were randomized. Major eligibility included absence of recurrence, absence of diabetes (glucose \< 160 (random) or \< 126 (fasting) mg/dl), and exercising \< 120 min/wk. 1,426 patients screened, and 139 enrolled from September 2011 to December 2015.

Stratification factors: BMI (\< 30 v \> 30), gender, tumor site (CRC v BC)

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Overall Study
STARTED
35
35
35
34
Overall Study
Baseline Blood Sample
33
34
32
29
Overall Study
Follow-up Blood Sample
25
26
19
18
Overall Study
COMPLETED
26
26
20
20
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
9
9
15
14

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
3
0
5
10
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
5
6
6
3
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
0
4
0
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1
0
0
Overall Study
Unrelated sickness
0
2
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Exercise and Metformin in Colorectal and Breast Cancer Survivors

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=35 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=35 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=35 Participants
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=34 Participants
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Total
n=139 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
53 years
n=5 Participants
58 years
n=7 Participants
55 years
n=5 Participants
56 years
n=4 Participants
55 years
n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
29 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
29 Participants
n=4 Participants
116 Participants
n=21 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
23 Participants
n=21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
1 Participants
n=21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
31 Participants
n=5 Participants
35 Participants
n=7 Participants
34 Participants
n=5 Participants
33 Participants
n=4 Participants
133 Participants
n=21 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
5 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
7 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=4 Participants
12 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
30 Participants
n=7 Participants
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
26 Participants
n=4 Participants
113 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=21 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
7 Participants
n=21 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
35 participants
n=5 Participants
35 participants
n=7 Participants
35 participants
n=5 Participants
34 participants
n=4 Participants
139 participants
n=21 Participants
Study Site
DFCI
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=7 Participants
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
25 Participants
n=4 Participants
99 Participants
n=21 Participants
Study Site
Duke
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
6 Participants
n=4 Participants
19 Participants
n=21 Participants
Study Site
Yale
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=4 Participants
21 Participants
n=21 Participants
BMI
27.7 kg/m^2
n=5 Participants
28.5 kg/m^2
n=7 Participants
28.8 kg/m^2
n=5 Participants
28.4 kg/m^2
n=4 Participants
28.5 kg/m^2
n=21 Participants
Tumor Location
Breast Cancer
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
21 Participants
n=7 Participants
22 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=4 Participants
87 Participants
n=21 Participants
Tumor Location
Colorectal Cancer
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=4 Participants
52 Participants
n=21 Participants
Cancer Stage
stage I
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=4 Participants
51 Participants
n=21 Participants
Cancer Stage
stage II
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=4 Participants
40 Participants
n=21 Participants
Cancer Stage
stage III
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
12 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=4 Participants
46 Participants
n=21 Participants
Cancer Stage
Unknown stage
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
2 Participants
n=21 Participants
Prior Chemotherapy
Yes
25 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=4 Participants
92 Participants
n=21 Participants
Prior Chemotherapy
No
10 Participants
n=5 Participants
9 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=4 Participants
42 Participants
n=21 Participants
Prior Chemotherapy
Unknown
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
5 Participants
n=21 Participants
Prior Radiation Therapy
Yes
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=7 Participants
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
16 Participants
n=4 Participants
63 Participants
n=21 Participants
Prior Radiation Therapy
No
18 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
17 Participants
n=4 Participants
71 Participants
n=21 Participants
Prior Radiation Therapy
Unknown
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
4 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=4 Participants
5 Participants
n=21 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 and 3 months (change between 0 and 3 months)

Population: 11 patients are excluded for missing baseline blood samples.

Determine whether supervised exercise training alone and metformin, either alone or in combination can decrease fasting insulin level from baseline to 3 months in patients who completed standard therapy for stage I-III colorectal or breast cancer. Fasting insulin levels in blood will be drawn at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Negative least square means indicate a decrease at 3 month comparing to baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=33 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=34 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=32 Participants
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=29 Participants
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Change in Fasting Insulin Level
-2.47 mU/L
Standard Error 1.07
-0.08 mU/L
Standard Error 1.06
-1.16 mU/L
Standard Error 1.18
2.79 mU/L
Standard Error 1.27

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 and 3 months (change between 0 and 3 months)

Population: 11 patients are excluded for missing baseline blood samples.

Markers related to insulin and insulin-like growth factors (including insulin-like growth factor 1 \[IGF-1\], IGF binding protein-1 \[IGFBP-1\], IGF binding protein-3 \[IGFBP-3\], leptin) will be measured by a blood draw at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Negative least square means indicate a decrease at 3 month comparing to baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=33 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=34 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=32 Participants
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=29 Participants
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Changes in Other Insulin-Related Biomarkers
Leptin
-5.09 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.21
-0.54 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.19
-2.56 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.33
-0.20 ng/mL
Standard Error 1.40
Changes in Other Insulin-Related Biomarkers
IGF-I
-1.29 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.98
8.22 ng/mL
Standard Error 2.94
-2.66 ng/mL
Standard Error 3.28
-3.05 ng/mL
Standard Error 3.46
Changes in Other Insulin-Related Biomarkers
IGFBP-1
-0.22 ng/mL
Standard Error 0.57
0.09 ng/mL
Standard Error 0.56
-1.20 ng/mL
Standard Error 0.63
0.78 ng/mL
Standard Error 0.66
Changes in Other Insulin-Related Biomarkers
IGFBP-3
-178.8 ng/mL
Standard Error 82.0
53.4 ng/mL
Standard Error 80.7
25.9 ng/mL
Standard Error 90.2
-96.9 ng/mL
Standard Error 94.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 and 3 months (change between 0 and 3 months)

Population: 11 patients are excluded for missing baseline blood samples.

Determine whether supervised exercise training alone and metformin, either alone or in combination can decrease fasting Glucose level from baseline to 3 months in patients who completed standard therapy for stage I-III colorectal or breast cancer. Fasting Glucose levels in blood will be drawn at baseline, 3 months and 6 months. Negative least square means indicate a decrease at 3 month comparing to baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=33 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=34 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=32 Participants
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=29 Participants
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Change in Fasting Glucose Level
-0.09 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.11
2.93 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.08
-4.11 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.32
4.92 mg/dL
Standard Error 2.44

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 0 and 3 months (change between 0 and 3 months)

Population: 2 patients are excluded for missing baseline measurements.

Negative least square means indicate a decrease at 3 month comparing to baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=35 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=34 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=35 Participants
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=33 Participants
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Changes in Body Composition by Treatment Arm - Weight
-1.41 kg
Standard Error 0.53
0.70 kg
Standard Error 0.54
-0.91 kg
Standard Error 0.57
1.97 kg
Standard Error 0.60

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 0 and 3 months (change between 0 and 3 months)

Population: 2 patients are excluded for missing baseline measurements.

Negative least square means indicate a decrease at 3 month comparing to baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=35 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=34 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=35 Participants
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=33 Participants
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Changes in Body Composition by Treatment Arm - BMI
-0.51 kg/m^2
Standard Error 0.20
0.27 kg/m^2
Standard Error 0.20
-0.33 kg/m^2
Standard Error 0.21
0.70 kg/m^2
Standard Error 0.22

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 0 and 3 months (change between 0 and 3 months)

Population: 2 patients are excluded for missing baseline measurements.

Negative least square means indicate a decrease at 3 month comparing to baseline value.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=35 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=34 Participants
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=35 Participants
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=33 Participants
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Changes in Body Composition by Treatment Arm - Waist to Hip Ratio
-0.007 ratio
Standard Error 0.01
0.006 ratio
Standard Error 0.01
0.012 ratio
Standard Error 0.01
0.016 ratio
Standard Error 0.01

Adverse Events

Exercise Training With Metformin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 21 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Exercise Training

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Metformin

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 23 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Exercise Training With Metformin
n=35 participants at risk
Exercise training with exercise physiologist with oral metformin Exercise training plus metformin: Two supervised exercise sessions per week. Oral metformin QD for 2 weeks, then BID
Exercise Training
n=35 participants at risk
Exercise training with exercise physiologist Exercise training: Two supervised exercise sessions per week
Metformin
n=35 participants at risk
Metformin Metformin: Oral metformin QD for two weeks, then BID
Control
n=34 participants at risk
Educational information Educational information: educational information
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea
22.9%
8/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
34.3%
12/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
25.7%
9/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
14.3%
5/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdomen Pain
17.1%
6/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
17.1%
6/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
20.0%
7/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
8.6%
3/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Bloating
8.6%
3/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
8.6%
3/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Flatulence
5.7%
2/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
11.4%
4/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
General disorders
Fatigue
5.7%
2/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
5.7%
2/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
General disorders
Headache
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anorexia
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Arthritis
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Blood bilirubin increased
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Cardiac disorders
Cardiac disorders
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
General disorders
Dehydration
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
General disorders
Dry mouth
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
General disorders
Flu like symptoms
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypertension
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypoglycemia
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
Hypotension
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
General disorders
Pain in extremity
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Cardiac disorders
Palpitations
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Gastrointestinal disorders
Pharyngeal necrosis
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Tinnitus
2.9%
1/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0.00%
0/35 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).
0/0 • 3 months
Mortality was recorded for all patients. Non serious adverse events were collected for patients treated with Metformin (two arms: Exercise Training With Metformin, and Metformin only).

Additional Information

Meyerhardt, Jeffrey,M.D.,M.P.H.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Phone: 617-632-6855

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