Status:

COMPLETED

A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Topiramate on Insulin Sensitivity in Overweight or Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.

Conditions:

Obesity

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Eligibility:

All Genders

35-75 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate (1) the effect of topiramate on insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and (2) the safety of topiramate in type 2...

Detailed Description

Topiramate is not approved for the treatment of obesity. This double-blind, placebo controlled study investigates the effect of topiramate on insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese patients with T...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients must have a history of Type 2 diabetes for 6 months, treated either by diet alone or by sulfonylurea for at least 6 months
  • Hemoglobin A1c between 6.5% and 10%
  • BMI between 27 and 50
  • Non-smokers
  • Female patients must be postmenopausal for at least 1 year, surgically incapable of childbearing, practicing an acceptable method of contraception

Exclusion

  • Unstable endocrine disease
  • Significantly abnormal liver function or kidney functions
  • History of schizophrenia, major depressive disorder or eating disorder
  • History of epilepsy, kidney stones or substance (alcohol) abuse

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2000

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2002

Estimated Enrollment :

38 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00236626

Start Date

April 1 2000

End Date

May 1 2002

Last Update

June 8 2011

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