Active clinical trials for "Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2"

The purpose of this study is to compare the benefits and risks of lixisenatide (AVE0010) in comparison to exenatide (Byetta®), as an add-on treatment to metformin, over a period of 24 weeks of treatment, followed by an extension. The primary objective is to assess the effects of lixisenatide in comparison to exenatide (Byetta®), as an add-on treatment to metformin, on glycemic control in terms of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reduction (absolute change) at Week 24. The secondary objectives are to assess the effects of lixisenatide on percentage of patients reaching HbA1c less than 7 percent (%) or HbA1c less than or equal to (<=) 6.5%, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), body weight; to evaluate safety, tolerability and to assess the impact of gastrointestinal tolerance on quality of life (QoL) (patient assessment of upper gastrointestinal disorders - quality of life [PAGI-QOL]).

This 3 arm study will assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of taspoglutide compared to placebo in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus inadequately controlled with diet and exercise. Patients will be randomized to one of 3 treatment arms: taspoglutide 10mg sc once weekly, taspoglutide 20mg sc once weekly (after 4 weeks of taspoglutide 10mg sc once weekly) or placebo. After the first 24 weeks patients on placebo will be switched to taspoglutide 10mg once weekly or taspoglutide 20mg once weekly (after 4 weeks of taspoglutide 10mg once weekly). The anticipated time on study treatment is 1 year, and the target sample size is 100-500 individuals.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits and risks of lixisenatide (AVE0010), in comparison to placebo, used in a 2-step dose titration regimen in monotherapy, over a period of 12 weeks of treatment. The primary objective is to assess the effects of lixisenatide, in comparison to placebo, on glycemic control using a 2-step dose titration regimen in terms of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) reduction (absolute change) at Week 12. Secondary objectives are to assess the effects of lixisenatide, in comparison to placebo, on glycemic control in terms of HbA1c reduction when it is used in a one-step dose titration regimen over a period of 12 weeks, body weight, fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 2-hour postprandial plasma glucose (PPG) after a standardized meal, to assess the safety and tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and anti-lixisenatide antibody development.

A large population-based study has shown diabetes to be an independent risk factor for colon cancer compared to the general population. Thus, the completion of an adequately prepped colonoscopy is requisite in providing diabetics with adequate colon cancer screening. Recent data has shown that diabetic patients have poorer response to bowel cleansing compared to non-diabetics (with a standard PEG prep, only 62% of diabetic patients had their colonoscopy preps rated as good or better vs. 97% of normal patients, p<0.001). This may be due to the fact that a majority of diabetic patients report constipation as a common gastrointestinal complaint. We postulate that lubiprostone (Amitiza), in combination with PEG, will have additional efficacy over standard PEG preparation, and provide optimal safe and effective colonic cleansing for diabetics.

The purpose of this study is to assess the GLP-1 and non-GLP-1 effects of LAF237 on glucagon secretion, using treatment observations of the overall glycemic response.

The primary objective of this study is to compare the percentage of subjects who reach the target HbA1c level (< or = 7.0% at endpoint) and do not experience symptomatic nocturnal hypoglycemia during treatment with insulin glargine or NPH human insulin.

The present study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fixed combination therapy of vildagliptin and metformin (25/1000 mg bid) in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with prior metformin monotherapy.

The purpose of this study is: To assess the efficacy of Nasulin vs. placebo as indicated by time spent in euglycemia, assessed by continuous glucose monitoring data and serum fructosamine levels in patient volunteers with Type 2 Diabetes. To asses the safety and tolerability of Nauslin at 50 IU and 100IU doses in patient volunteers with Type 2 Diabetes

Regular physical activity is important for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, but it is often not sustained for many reasons, including lack of interest. New video games that involve physical movement ("exergames") may help in this regard. This study will compare the "exergame" "Dance Dance Revolution" (DDR) with traditional treadmill exercise on blood sugar control among sedentary, overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes.

Primary Objective: To determine the superiority of glimepiride over sitagliptin in the reduction of HbA1c after 6 months of treatment in patients with monotherapy until the end of the trial. Secondary Objective: To evaluate the effect of glimepiride compared to sitagliptin in: Glucose in fasting conditions; Postprandial glucose; Percentage of patients with HbA1c < 7% and < 6.5%; Symptomatic Hypoglycemia; Body weight; Percentage of withdrawal and percentage of patients with rescue therapy; Safety (adverse events and serious adverse events, hypoglycemia, vital signs and laboratory results).