Efficacy of Fixed Combination Therapy of Vildagliptin and Metformin Compared to the Individual Monotherapy Components in Drug Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination of vildagliptin and metformin in lowering blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes
ConditionDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
InterventionDrug: Vildagliptin
Drug: Metformin
Drug: Vildagliptin + Metformin
PhasePhase 3
SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals
Responsible PartyNovartis
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00382096
First ReceivedSeptember 26, 2006
Last UpdatedJanuary 2, 2013
Last verifiedJanuary 2013

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateSeptember 26, 2006
Last Updated DateJanuary 2, 2013
Start DateSeptember 2006
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresChange from baseline in HbA1c [Time Frame: At week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Change from baseline in fasting plasma glucose [Time Frame: At week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Percent of patients with endpoint HbA1c <7% [Time Frame: At week 24] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
  • Percent of patients with reduction in HbA1c >/=0.7% [Time Frame: At week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Adverse event profile after treatment [Time Frame: At week 24] [Designated as safety issue: Yes]
  • Change from baseline in body weight [Time Frame: At week 24] [Designated as safety issue: No]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleEfficacy of Fixed Combination Therapy of Vildagliptin and Metformin Compared to the Individual Monotherapy Components in Drug Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Official TitleA Randomized, Double-blind, Active-controlled, Multicenter Study to Compare the Effect of 24 Weeks Treatment With a Fixed Combination Therapy of Vildagliptin and Metformin to the Individual Monotherapy Components in Drug Naive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a fixed combination of
vildagliptin and metformin in lowering blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 3
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
InterventionDrug: Vildagliptin
Drug: Metformin
Drug: Vildagliptin + Metformin
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: Vildagliptin + Metformin Dose 1
  • Experimental: Vildagliptin + Metformin Dose 2
  • Active Comparator: Vildagliptin
  • Active Comparator: Metformin

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment1179
Estimated Completion DateNot Provided
Estimated Primary Completion DateJune 2008
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Male or female (non-fertile or of childbearing potential using a medically approved
birth control method) patients with type 2 diabetes

- Diagnosis of T2DM for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry

- Age 18 - 78 years inclusive

- Body mass index (BMI) of 22 - 40 kg/m2

- HbA1c: 7.5 - 11% inclusive

- FPG <270 mg/dL (15 mmol/L)

Exclusion Criteria

- Pregnant or lactating female

- A history of type 1 diabetes

- Evidence of significant diabetic complications

- Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States, Germany

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00382096
Other Study ID NumbersCLMF237A2302
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNot Provided
Information Provided ByNovartis
Study SponsorNovartis Pharmaceuticals
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Verification DateJanuary 2013

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Novartis Pharmaceuticals
East Hanover, New Jersey, United States, 07936
Germany
Investigative Centers, Germany