Clinical Trial: Metformin Alleviates Abnormal Glucose Metabolism Induced by Statins in Schizophrenia Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study.

U.S., July 2 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07045142) titled 'Metformin Alleviates Abnormal Glucose Metabolism Induced by Statins in Schizophrenia Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study.' on June 22.

Brief Summary: Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness associated with significant morbidity and disability. Patients often experience metabolic side effects from antipsychotic medications, including weight gain and dyslipidemia. Statins, commonly used to manage dyslipidemia, can lower cholesterol levels but may increase the risk of new-onset diabetes.

This study aims to investigate how atorvastatin affects glucose metabolism in schizophrenia patients ...