Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Conditions
Keywords
exenatide, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics
Brief summary
This study is a placebo-controlled study in both healthy normal subjects and patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus to assess the levels of exenatide in the bloodstream when it is given for 7 days, and to assess the impact this medication has on various substances in the blood. Assessments include repeat blood sampling and monitoring of any side effects.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* have type 2 diabetes mellitus that has been diagnosed for at least three months * must be taking either (1) no medication for their diabetes or (2) taking metformin, a sulfonylurea, or metformin and a sulfonylurea * must be willing to wash-out of these medications for 14 days prior to the start of the study * must have bloodwork that meets certain criteria (for example, total cholesterol \< 240 mg/dL)
Exclusion criteria
* must not have any other major illness other than diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacodynamic measurements during 7 days of dosing. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacokinetic measurements during 7 days of dosing. | — |