Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Calcium Polycarbophil on Type II Diabetes Mellitus Control: a Randomized Double-blind Study
Lead Sponsor:
East Carolina University
Conditions:
Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a form of fiber if effective in improving the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Measurements of other possible medical benefits will include blood pressur...
Detailed Description
There have been several publications in the medical literature linking the use of various types of fiber and the beneficial effects on lipid panel, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c, weight, blood pressure,...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18 and older
- Diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus for at least 24 months
- At least 4 office visits within the past 24 months for diabetes mellitus follow up at ECU Family Medicine Center
- Hemoglobin A1c within the past six months between 8% to 10%
Exclusion
- Dementia diagnosis or other psychiatric diagnoses that preclude the patient from being able to consent for this study by him/herself
- Already taking fiber supplementation (polycarbophil, psyllium, methylcellulose)
- Severe problems with previous use of fiber supplementation
- Dysphagia or other swallowing disorders, preventing the subject from swallowing pills or 8 oz of water
- Pregnancy during the study period
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01252524
Start Date
October 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
September 3 2012
Active Locations (1)
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East Carolina University Family Medicine Center
Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834