Assessment of the efficacy of a novel treatment for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) (Old ID 26206)

Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Joseph Moxon
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

Blockage of leg arteries (peripheral artery disease - PAD) leads to severe exertional leg pain (intermittent claudication), impaired walking ability, reduced health-related quality of life, and high risk of amputation and death. Multiple lines of evidence suggest that metformin, a cheap and safe medication, promotes formation of new vessels, improves microcirculation and muscle function,s and limits pain.

Date

01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2020

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Metformin;peripheral artery disease;Intermittent Claudication

Funding Body

Townsville Hospital and Health Service

Amount

50000

Project Team

Joseph Moxon;Tejas Singh