Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Conditions
Keywords
Type 2 diabetes drug-naive
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to gain safety and efficacy information in patients with type 2 diabetes, who have not previously taken any oral antidiabetic medications, and who have an HbA1c value of greater than or equal to 10%, despite diet and exercise.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Type 2 diabetes * Drug-naive. * Laboratory test result for HbA1c of greater than or equal to 10%. * Written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Prior use of antidiabetic medications within 3 months of screening. * Fluid retention (edema). * Significant liver disease. * Low red blood cells (anemia). * Severe or unstable angina (chest pain). * Congestive heart failure. * Severe high blood pressure. * Alcohol or drug abuse. * Other inclusion or
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 24. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in FPG (fasting plasma glucose) from baseline to Week 24; characterize the effects of rosiglitazone on the albumin-creatinine ratio at Week 24. | — |