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 vildagliptin, an unapproved drug, compared to rosiglitazone in lowering overall blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes who have not previously been treated with drug therapy to lower their blood sugar.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Blood glucose criteria must be met * Not currently on drug therapy for type 2 diabetes * Body mass index (BMI) in the range 22-45
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnancy or lactation * 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 |
|---|---|
| Patients with reduction in HbA1c >/= 0.7% after 24 weeks | — |
| Change from baseline in HbA1c at 24 weeks for patients with high baseline HbA1c vs. low baseline HbA1c | — |
| Change from baseline in fasting plasma glucose at 24 weeks | — |
| Adverse event profile after 24 weeks of treatment | — |
| Patients with endpoint HbA1c <7% at 24 weeks | — |
Countries
Germany, United States