Efficacy and Safety of Vildagliptin Compared to Metformin in Drug Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Novartis ( Novartis Pharmaceuticals )
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00099866
First received: December 21, 2004
Last updated: May 4, 2012
Last verified: May 2012

December 21, 2004
May 4, 2012
January 2004
August 2005   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Change from baseline in HbA1c at 52 weeks
Blood glucose levels
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT00099866 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
  • Change from baseline in fasting plasma glucose at 52 weeks
  • Adverse event profile after 52 weeks of treatment
  • Change from baseline in body weight at 52 weeks
  • Change from baseline in fasting lipids at 52 weeks
  • Change from baseline in HOMA B at 52 weeks
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Efficacy and Safety of Vildagliptin Compared to Metformin in Drug Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Efficacy and Safety of Vildagliptin Compared to Metformin in Drug Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of vildagliptin, an unapproved drug, compared to metformin 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.

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Interventional
Phase 3
Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
  • Drug: vildagliptin
    Other Name: LAF237A
  • Drug: Metformin Comparator
  • Experimental: Vildagliptin
    Intervention: Drug: vildagliptin
  • Active Comparator: Metformin
    Intervention: Drug: Metformin Comparator

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Completed
570
August 2005
August 2005   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Not currently on durg therapy for type 2 diabetes
  • Body mass index (BMI) in the range 22-45
  • Blood glucose criteria must be met

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Evidence of serious diabetic complications
  • Evidence of serious cardiovascular conditions
  • Laboratory value abnormalities as defined by the protocol
  • Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply
Both
18 Years to 75 Years
No
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Germany
 
NCT00099866
CLAF237A2309
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Novartis ( Novartis Pharmaceuticals )
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
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Study Director: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Novartis
May 2012

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