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A Randomised Double-blind, Active-controlled Parallel Group Efficacy and Safety Study of BI 1356 ( 5.0 mg, Administered Orally Once Daily) Compared to Glimepiride Over Two Years in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Insufficient Glycaemic Control Despite Metformin Therapy
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Placebo identical to BI 1356 5mg, Placebo identical to Glimepiride 1mg or 2mg or 3mg or 4 mg, and 2 other interventions for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2. Completed, enrolled 1,560 participants across 221 sites in 16 countries.
Detailed Summary
The objective of the current study is to investigate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of BI 1356 (5.0 mg daily) compared to glimepiride given for 104 weeks as add-on therapy to preferably \> 1500 mg metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with insufficient glycaemic control
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Placebo tablet once daily
Placebo tablets once daily
5mg, once daily in the morning for 104 weeks
1mg or 2mg or 3mg or 4mg in the morning for 104 weeks