Efficacy and Safety of Combination Therapy of Vildagliptin/Metformin in Patients in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

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Purpose This study will assess the efficacy and safety of combination therapy of vildagliptin/metformin in patients with T2DM inadequately controlled with metformin 1,000 mg/day.
ConditionType 2 Diabetes Mellitus
InterventionDrug: vildagliptin/metformin
PhasePhase 4
SponsorNovartis
Responsible PartyNovartis
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01196546
First ReceivedAugust 28, 2010
Last UpdatedMay 3, 2012
Last verifiedMay 2012

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateAugust 28, 2010
Last Updated DateMay 3, 2012
Start DateMarch 2010
Estimated Primary Completion DateOctober 2011
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresHbA1c reduction [Time Frame: 24 weeks after treatment] [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Proportion of patients who achieve target of HbA1c<6.5% at the end of study [Time Frame: 24 weeks after treatment] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • To evaluate the effect of combination therapy of vildagliptin (50 mg) plus metformin (500 or 1000 mg) twice daily on FPG and BMI, safety and tolerability profiles [Time Frame: 24 weeks after treatment] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleEfficacy and Safety of Combination Therapy of Vildagliptin/Metformin in Patients in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Official TitleMulti-center, Open-label, 24-week Study to Demonstrate the Efficacy and Safety of Combination Therapy of Vildagliptin/Metformin 50/500 or 50/1000 mg Twice Daily in Patients With T2DM Inadequately Controlled With Metformin
Brief Summary
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of combination therapy of
vildagliptin/metformin in patients with T2DM inadequately controlled with metformin 1,000
mg/day.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 4
Study DesignIntervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionType 2 Diabetes Mellitus
InterventionDrug: vildagliptin/metformin
Study Arm (s)Experimental: Vildagliptin/metformin

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment161
Estimated Completion DateOctober 2011
Estimated Primary Completion DateOctober 2011
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients who are treated with metformin monotherapy 1,000 mg
daily for at least 3 months

- The patient is required to have HbA1c 6.5-11.0%

- BMI in the range of 22-48 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

- Severe or uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes mellitus (HbA1c> 11.0%)

- Acute metabolic diabetes complications such as ketoacidosis or hyperosmolar state
(coma) within the past 6 months

- Congestive heart failure requiring pharmacologic treatment

- Any of following within past 6 months: (1) myocardial infarction; (2) unstable angina
(3) coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention

- Liver disease such as cirrhosis or chronic active hepatitis
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersAccepts Healthy Volunteers
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesThailand

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01196546
Other Study ID NumbersCLMF237ATH01
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided ByNovartis
Study SponsorNovartis
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Not Provided
Verification DateMay 2012

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
BMA Medical College and Vajira Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
Siriraj Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
Police General Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
Phamongkutklao Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
Khon Kaen Hospital
Khon Kaen, Thailand
Fort Suranaree Hospital
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand