Status:

COMPLETED

Pioglitazone Study of Triglyceride Changes in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes After Conversion From Rosiglitazone.

Lead Sponsor:

Takeda

Conditions:

Diabetes Mellitus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to measure the triglyceride changes in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus taking pioglitazone, once daily (QD), following treatment conversion from rosiglitazone.

Detailed Description

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease with multiple metabolic defects that result in hyperglycemia arising from inadequate insulin activity. Type 2 diabetes has a genetic predisposition, but lifestyl...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • Females of childbearing potential who are sexually active must agree to use adequate contraception, and can neither be pregnant nor lactating from Screening throughout the duration of the study
  • Has been taking a stable dose of rosiglitazone for greater than 90 days prior to screening.
  • Has a triglyceride level greater than 200 mg per dL but less than 1000 mg per dL.
  • Has been taking a stable statin therapy for greater than 90 days prior to screening.
  • Has a glycosylated hemoglobin less than 10.5%.

Exclusion

  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
  • Treated with Gemfibrozil within 90 days of screening.
  • Previous history of cancer, other than basal cell carcinoma, that has not been in remission for at least 5 years prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • The subject has an alanine aminotransaminase level of greater than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal, active liver disease, or jaundice.
  • Male subjects who have serum creatinine greater than 2.0 mg per dL and female subjects with serum creatinine greater than1.8 mg per dL.
  • Unexplained microscopic hematuria greater than plus 1 confirmed by repeat testing.
  • Male subjects who have hemoglobin less than 10.5 g per dL and female subjects who have hemoglobin less than 10.0 g per dL.
  • Significant cardiovascular disease including, but not limited to, New York Heart Association Functional (Cardiac) Classification III or IV
  • Currently is participating in another investigational study or has participated in an investigational study within the past 30 days.
  • Any other serious disease or condition that might affect life expectancy or make it difficult to successfully manage and follow the subject according to the protocol.
  • Is required to take or continues taking any disallowed medication, prescription medication, herbal treatment or over-the counter medication that may interfere with evaluation of the study medication, including:
  • Glucocorticoids (eg. prednisone, cortisone, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone) with the exception of a topical glucocorticoid agent.
  • Gemfibrozil
  • Steroid-joint injections.
  • Thiazolidinediones with the exception of the study medication.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2003

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

305 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00672919

Start Date

November 1 2003

End Date

August 1 2004

Last Update

February 28 2012

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