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Insulin Detemir and Waist Circumference

This study has been completed.
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Information provided by:
University of Roma La Sapienza
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00714844
First received: July 7, 2008
Last updated: NA
Last verified: April 2008
History: No changes posted
  Purpose

The purpose of the study is to investigate the weight-sparing effect of detemir and assess glycemic control and treatment satisfaction when switching from NPH to detemir, to improve metabolic control.


Condition
Type 2 Diabetes

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Retrospective
Official Title: Waist Circumference Reduction After Insulin Detemir Treatment in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Previously Treated With NPH Insulin

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Further study details as provided by University of Roma La Sapienza:

Enrollment: 20
Study Start Date: January 2007
Study Completion Date: October 2007
Primary Completion Date: October 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
  Eligibility

Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Type 2 diabetic patients accessing the Diabetologic Centre

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Duration of type 2 diabetes for at least 12 months
  • BMI <40 kg/m2
  • HbA1c >7.5%
  • Requiring basal insulin replacement and previously treated with NPH insulin
  Contacts and Locations
No Contacts or Locations Provided
  More Information

No publications provided by University of Roma La Sapienza

Additional publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):

Responsible Party: Susanna Morano, University of Roma La Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Dpt Scienze Cliniche
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00714844     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: PolUmbI-DptSClin-Det1
Study First Received: July 7, 2008
Last Updated: July 7, 2008
Health Authority: Italy: Ethics Committee

Keywords provided by University of Roma La Sapienza:
insulin therapy
insulin detemir
waist circumference

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
 Insulin
Insulin, Long-Acting
Hypoglycemic Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Pharmacologic Actions

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