Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Conditions
Keywords
type 2 diabetes, vildagliptin
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of three doses of vildagliptin, an unapproved drug, compared to placebo in lowering overall blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes who have not been previously treated with drug therapy to lower their blood sugar.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Body mass index (BMI) in the range 22-45 * Blood glucose criteria must be met * Not currently on drug therapy for type 2 diabetes
Exclusion criteria
* Type 1 diabetes * Evidence of serious diabetic complications * Evidence of serious cardiovascular conditions * Laboratory value abnormalities as defined by the protocol * Other protocol-defined
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline in HbA1c at 24 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline in fasting plasma glucose at 24 weeks | — |
| Patients with endpoint HbA1c <7% after 24 weeks | — |
| Patients with reduction in HbA1c>/=to 0.7% after 24 weeks | — |
| Change from baseline in body weight at 24 weeks | — |
| Change from baseline in fasting lipids at 24 weeks | — |
Countries
United States