Adding a diabetes medication to standard ulcerative colitis treatment

This trial is testing whether metformin, a medication commonly used to treat diabetes, can help improve ulcerative colitis when added to your regular treatment. Ulcerative colitis causes painful inflammation and bleeding in the colon, and current treatments don't work well enough for everyone. Researchers believe this medication might help your body better manage inflammation and improve how your gut functions.

Current treatments for ulcerative colitis help some patients, but many people still struggle with ongoing symptoms and flare-ups. This study exists to find new ways to make treatment more effective by combining this medication with standard therapy.