Status:

COMPLETED

Study Evaluating Rimonabant Efficacy in Drug-NAive DiabEtic Patients

Lead Sponsor:

Sanofi

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

Primary: Effect on HbA1c over 6 months in drug-naive patients with type 2 diabetes Secondary: Effect on glucose, insulin, C-peptide, insulin resistance, body weight, HDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, b...

Detailed Description

The total duration of the study will be up to 6 and 1/2 months including screening period (up to 14 days) and double-blind treatment period (approximately 6 months) in patients on mild hypocaloric die...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female patients aged greater than or equal to 18 years.
  • Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes as defined by WHO criteria for at least 2 months but no longer than 3 years.
  • Type 2 diabetes not previously treated by a pharmacological agent.
  • Note:
  • a) insulin use is accepted if it is not within 6 months prior to screening visit and only for the following reasons:
  • prior use for management of gestational diabetes,
  • short-term (less than or equal to 1 month) use to maintain glycemic control for hospitalization, medical procedures, or intervention.
  • b) use of an oral antidiabetic agent is accepted if it is not within 6 months prior to screening visit and only if it was prescribed for no more than 4 months.
  • HbA1C greater than or equal to 7% and less than or equal to 10%.
  • Having signed the informed consent form.

Exclusion

  • General:
  • Weight loss \> 5 kg within 3 months prior to screening visit.
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
  • Absence of medically approved contraceptive methods for females of childbearing potential.
  • Marijuana or hashish users.
  • Administration of other investigational drugs within 30 days prior to screening visit.
  • Previous participation in a rimonabant study.
  • Presence or history of allergic reaction or intolerance to multiple drugs.
  • Presence of any other condition (e.g., geographic, social) that the Investigator feels that would restrict or limit the patient's participation for the duration of the study.
  • Related to endocrine and metabolic disorders:
  • Presence of any clinically significant endocrine disease according to the Investigator.
  • Note: euthyroid patients on replacement therapy will be included if the dosage of thyroxine is stable for at least 3 months prior to screening visit.
  • Fasting C-peptide \< 1.0 ng/mL.
  • Related to other disorders:
  • Presence of any severe medical or psychological condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would compromise the patient's safety or successful participation in the study.
  • Presence or history of cancer within the past five years with the exception of adequately treated localized basal cell skin cancer or in situ uterine cervical cancer.
  • Related to laboratory findings:
  • Positive test for hepatitis B surface antigen and/or hepatitis C antibody.
  • Abnormal TSH level (TSH \> ULN or \< LLN).
  • Hemoglobin \< 11 g/dL and/or neutrophils \< 1,500/mm3 and/or platelets \< 100,000/mm3.
  • Positive urine pregnancy test.
  • Positive urine test for marijuana or hashish metabolites.
  • Related to previous or concomitant medications:
  • Oral antidiabetic agent except if it is not within 6 months prior to screening visit and only if it was prescribed for no more than 4 months.
  • Insulin except if it is not within 6 months prior to screening visit and only for management of gestational diabetes or short-term use to maintain glycemic control for hospitalization, medical procedures, or intervention.
  • Drugs affecting weight (e.g., sibutramine, orlistat, herbal preparations, etc).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

281 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00257257

Start Date

March 1 2005

End Date

June 1 2006

Last Update

April 20 2009

Active Locations (7)

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Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States, 08807

2

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Buenos Aires, Argentina

3

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Santiago, Chile

4

Sanofi-Aventis Administrative Office

Berlin, Germany