Status:

COMPLETED

Clinical Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Roflumilast in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy

Lead Sponsor:

Tanta University

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes (Adult Onset)

Diabetic Neuropathies

Eligibility:

All Genders

25-65 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Evaluation of the side effects and efficacy of roflumilast on glycemic parameters, insulin resistance, oxidative and inflammatory markers in Type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
  • HbA1c at baseline: ≥7.5 % to 8.5 %.
  • BMI between ≥26 and ≤35 kg/ m2.
  • Established Diabetic neuropathy diagnosed by nerve conduction study (NCS).

Exclusion

  • Patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetes secondary to pancreatitis or resection of the pancreas.
  • Patients diagnosed with hemoglobinopathies, hemolytic anemia, or other diseases which interfere with HbA1c measurement.
  • Thyroid disease, cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, coagulopathy, moderate to severe liver disease (bilirubin\>1.5mg), or renal excretion ≤90ml/min.
  • Patients on medications which can result in a change of weight (orlistat, metformin, clozapine, gabapentin) and patients on medications that can interfere with glucose or lipid metabolism (corticosteroids, non-selective β-blockers, thiazides, etc.)
  • Treatment with any diabetes medications other than glimepiride prior to intervention.
  • Clinically significant cardiac abnormalities (diagnosed clinically, history, or by X-ray/ECG) that were not related to type 2 diabetes mellitus and that required further evaluation.
  • Patients with morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/ m2).
  • History or current diagnosis of major depressive disorders or other psychiatric disorders.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Patients with any inflammatory diseases.
  • Patients on cytochrome P450 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin, etc.).
  • Patients with Low vitamin B12 levels according to suggested normal values for T2DM patients over 60 years old (\<400 pmol/L).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 10 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05369793

Start Date

August 1 2022

End Date

October 10 2023

Last Update

November 22 2023

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Asmaa Elshafey Elsharab

Tanta, Egypt, 31511