Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Conditions
Keywords
NaBr, Sodium Bromide, DEXA Deuterium, Total Body Water, Insulin, D2O, GW677954, Randomized Withdrawal, T2DM
Brief summary
Many drugs used for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus cause the body to retain water. This study will assess whether or not GW677954 causes the body to retain fluid.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Have been diagnosed by a doctor with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at least 3 months before Screening * Have a body mass index within range 25 to 40.0kg/m2 inclusive * Females who meet above criteria must be physiologically incapable of becoming pregnant (ie., surgically sterilized, or post-menopausal per protocol definition)
Exclusion criteria
* Significant weight loss or gain in the 3 months before screening * Have used insulin to treat hyperglycemia within 3 months before screening * Have a history of fluid retention * Have uncontrolled high blood pressure * Have liver disease * Take loop diuretics (water pills), certain blood thinners, and/or St. Johns Wort. - Have or have had certain kinds of cancer
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| changes in fluid related parameters as measured by hematocrit and hemoglobin levels and body weight | up to 24 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| safety/tolerability, as measured by adverse events, clinical laboratory, edema & glycemic measures, ophthalmic assessments; & changes in weight, waist & hip circumference | up to 24 weeks |
Countries
United States