At a glance
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12 Week Randomised Double-blind BI 1356 2.5 mg Bid vs 5 mg qd add-on to Metformin
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating linagliptin low dose, placebo, and 1 other intervention for Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2. Completed, enrolled 491 participants across 84 sites in 9 countries.
Detailed Summary
The objective of the study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of linagliptin 2.5 mg twice daily compared to 5 mg once daily compared to placebo given orally for 12 weeks as add-on therapy to metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with insufficient glycaemic control. It is planned to show non-inferiority of linagliptin 2.5 mg twice daily compared to 5 mg once daily and each treatment's superiority over placebo.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
patient to receive tablets containing low dose linagliptin twice daily
patient to receive placebo tablet(s) matching linagliptin
patient to receive a tablet containing medium dose linagliptin once daily