An Open Study to Evaluate Whether Pack Size Affects Compliance of Metformin Treatment in Subjects With Type II Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 focused on measuring Socioeconomic category, Medication compliance, Metformin, small pack
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females of age >=18 years
- Diagnosis of type II diabetes
- HbA1c value no higher than 9.0%
- Evidence of physician-supplied prescription for metformin use
- Stable dose of metformin for 3 months prior to enrolment
- Written informed consent from the subject
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current use of any anti-diabetic medication other than metformin
Sites / Locations
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
- GSK Investigational Site
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Metformin Small Pack Arm
Metformin Large Pack Arm
All subjects in the study will be initially followed for an 8-week observational phase during which subjects will visit the pharmacy and purchase metformin following their usual routines. After 8-weeks subjects will be randomised to one of the 2 treatments arms. Subjects in the metformin small pack arm will receive medication free of charge in a small pack. Dosing of metformin will not be dictated by the protocol. Subjects will remain on their prescribed dose of metformin throughout the study, unless a change is recommended by their physician.
All subjects in the study will be initially followed for an 8-week observational phase during which subjects will visit the pharmacy and purchase metformin following their usual routines. After 8-weeks subjects will be randomised to one of the 2 treatments arms. Subjects in the metformin large pack arm will receive medication free of charge in a large, monthly pack. Dosing of metformin will not be dictated by the protocol. Subjects will remain on their prescribed dose of metformin throughout the study, unless a change is recommended by their physician.