Floatz Rating
D30/100
Confidence
Indicative
Sponsor
University of Edinburgh
Modality
Small molecule
Development Phase
N/A
Status
Active
Evidence ledger · v0.2
Clinical Evidence
Clinical track record: trial progression, reported outcomes, safety signals, and endpoint quality.
15Moderate confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
| Trial | Phase | Status | N | Primary endpoint | Readout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT05158374CT.gov Molecular Effects of Aspirin & Metformin on Colonic Epithelium | — | Withdrawn | — | — | — |
Competitive Position
Competitive setting: how crowded the indication is, class-level failures, and timing against rivals.
95High confidence
Detailed axis rationale is planned and will be published soon.
Same indication · Colorectal Adenoma
| Asset | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metformin (this asset) | University of Edinburgh | N/A | D · 30 |
| Umbellatine | Jing-yuan Fang, MD, Ph. D | P2/3 | B |
| Mesalamine | UMC Utrecht | P2 | B |
| Celecoxib | University of Alabama at Birmingham | P2 | B |
| Linaclotide | Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University | P2 | CCC |
| muc1 peptide-poly-iclc vaccine | National Cancer Institute (NCI) | P2 | CCC |
| Aspirin | University of Edinburgh | P2 | CCC |
| amr101 | Massachusetts General Hospital | P1/2 | CCC |
| Sinecatechins | Mayo Clinic | P2 | CCC |
+3 more in the Colorectal Adenoma cohort
Other indications for Metformin
| Indication | Sponsor | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prediabetes Syndrome | — | P4 | A · 81 |
| Gestational Diabetes | — | P4 | A · 81 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | — | P4 | A · 80 |
Scientific Foundation
Strength of the underlying biology: target validation, tractability, modality fit, and how related mechanisms have fared.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Development Feasibility
How realistically the program can be executed, drawing on modality precedent, enrollment dynamics, and sponsor delivery.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Commercial Opportunity
Commercial prize: addressable population, unmet need, and the value case for the indication.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
IP & Exclusivity
Exclusivity position, covering patent protection and freedom-to-operate runway.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Manufacturing & Supply
Manufacturing and supply readiness, driven by modality process and scale-up risk.
NR
Planned for methodology v0.2.
Related assets
Citation
Floatz Terminal. Metformin in Colorectal Adenoma. Methodology v0.2. Rated under v0.2 effective July 8, 2026. Last refreshed July 8, 2026. Accessed July 14, 2026. https://terminal.floatz.ai/assets/metformin-colorectal-adenoma
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