Status:

TERMINATED

Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Pioglitazone-Azilsartan in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Lead Sponsor:

Takeda

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pioglitazone-azilsartan, once daily (QD), in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus with poor glycemic control.

Detailed Description

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease. In the United States, an estimated 21 million people have diabetes, with type 2 diabetes occurring in 90% to 95% of cases. Hypertension (high blood pressure) affe...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Type 2 diabetes with glycosylated hemoglobin of greater than or equal to 9.0 to less than or equal to 11.0% at Screening.
  • Documented hypertension.
  • On a stable diet and exercise program in addition to metformin alone or combination of metformin and a sulfonylurea for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to screening.
  • If receiving antihypertensive therapy, must be on no more than 3 agents and be on a stable regimen.
  • Clinical laboratory evaluations (including clinical chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis) within the reference range unless the results are deemed not clinically significant for inclusion into this study by the investigator.
  • 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.
  • Exclusion Criteria
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus.
  • Diastolic blood pressure greater than 104 mm Hg at randomization visit.
  • Currently taking an angiotensin II-receptor blocker.
  • Unstable angina or heart failure of any etiology with New York Heart Association functional class III or IV.
  • History of myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass graft or transient ischemic attack within the previous six months.
  • Clinically significant cardiac conduction defects.
  • Secondary hypertension of any etiology.
  • Body mass index greater than 45 kg/m2
  • Has significant renal dysfunction.
  • History of drug abuse or a history of alcohol abuse within the past 2 years.
  • Previous history of cancer, other than basal cell carcinoma or stage 1 squamous cell carcinoma of the skin that has not been in remission for at least 5 years prior to the first dose of study drug.
  • Alanine transaminase or aspartate transaminase level of greater than 2.5 times the upper limit of normal, active liver disease, or jaundice.
  • Serum potassium greater than the upper limit of normal.
  • Currently participating in another investigational study or has participated in an investigational study within 30 days prior to Randomization.
  • Any other serious disease or condition that would compromise subject safety, might affect life expectancy, or make it difficult to successfully manage and follow the subject according to the protocol.
  • Is hypersensitive to angiotensin II receptor blockers.
  • Is hypersensitive to thiazolidinediones.
  • Is required to take or intends to continue taking any disallowed medication, any prescription medication, herbal treatment or over-the counter medication that may interfere with evaluation of the study medication, including:
  • any anti-diabetic agent (including thiazolidinediones and/or insulin) except for metformin or a combination of metformin and a sulfonylurea
  • niacin more than 200mg per day
  • tricyclic antidepressants or phenothiazines
  • Angiotensin II receptor blockers
  • Thiazolidinediones
  • Insulin

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    May 1 2007

    Estimated Enrollment :

    96 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00376181

    Start Date

    June 1 2006

    End Date

    May 1 2007

    Last Update

    June 22 2010

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    Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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    Auburn, California, United States