Saxagliptin Compared to Glimepiride in Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Patients, With Inadequate Glycemic Control on Metformin

NCT01006603 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 957

Last updated 2013-11-28

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Summary

This study will evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of saxagliptin compared to glimepiride in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who have inadequate glycaemic control on metformin monotherapy.

Conditions

Interventions

DRUG

Saxagliptin

5 mg, oral tablet, once daily

DRUG

Glimepiride

1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 mg, oral encapsulated tablet, once daily

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-10-31
Primary Completion
2012-06-30
Completion
2012-06-30

Countries

  • Austria
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Mexico
  • Norway
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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