Fenofibrate and Metformin Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetics Study

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Purpose Double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study in type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemic patients.Patients will be randomized to one of four treatment arms for 16 weeks: placebo, fenofibrate, metformin, or metformin and fenofibrate combination.
ConditionType 2 Diabetes
Dyslipidemia
InterventionDrug: Fenofibrate
Drug: Metformin
Drug: Placebo
PhasePhase 2/Phase 3
SponsorSolvay Pharmaceuticals
Responsible PartySolvay Pharmaceuticals
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00362765
First ReceivedAugust 9, 2006
Last UpdatedAugust 12, 2008
Last verifiedAugust 2008

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateAugust 9, 2006
Last Updated DateAugust 12, 2008
Start DateOctober 2006
Estimated Primary Completion DateJuly 2007
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresEndogenous Glucose Production (EGP) and Glucose Disposal Rate (GDR) by two-step hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp (HEC) [Time Frame: 16 weeks] [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresGluconeogenesis, Glycogenolysis, Skeletal muscle and liver fat content, Abdominal fat content, Body energy expenditure and respiratory quotient, Lipids and glycemic parameters [Time Frame: 16 weeks] [Designated as safety issue: No]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleFenofibrate and Metformin Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetics Study
Official TitleAssessment of Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetics Treated With Metformin, Fenofibrate and Their Combination.
Brief Summary
Double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study in type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemic
patients.Patients will be randomized to one of four treatment arms for 16 weeks: placebo,
fenofibrate, metformin, or metformin and fenofibrate combination.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 2/Phase 3
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Condition
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Dyslipidemia
InterventionDrug: Fenofibrate
160 mg
Drug: Metformin
2000 mg
Drug: Placebo
Placebo
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: 1
  • Active Comparator: 2
  • Active Comparator: 3
  • Placebo Comparator: 4

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusTerminated
Estimated Enrollment8
Estimated Completion DateJuly 2007
Estimated Primary Completion DateNot Provided
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Type 1 diabetes.
GenderBoth
Ages40 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesFinland, Ireland, Italy

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00362765
Other Study ID NumbersC LF23-0121 05 03
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided BySolvay Pharmaceuticals
Study SponsorSolvay Pharmaceuticals
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: Global Clinical Director Solvay Solvay Pharmaceuticals
Verification DateAugust 2008

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Site 2
Turku, Finland
Site 3
Dublin, Ireland
Site 1
Pisa, Italy