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Comparison of Glycemic Control Achieved With 2 Different Needles

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Delivery Systems
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Registration Number
NCT00572052
Lead Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
Brief Summary

This trial is conducted in the United States of America (USA). The aim of this trial is to investigate if a 31 gauge x 6 mm needle will provide comparable blood glucose control to the 29 gauge x 12.7 mm needle in obese subjects with diabetes.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
62
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Current treatment with insulin or insulin analogues for the last 6 months
  • BMI greater than or equal to 30.0 kg/m2
  • Currently injecting in the thigh or abdomen
  • HbA1c below 10%
Exclusion Criteria
  • Severe, uncontrolled hypertension
  • Self-mixing insulin
  • Unwillingness to monitor blood glucose
  • Pregnancy, breast-feeding, intention to become pregnant, or inadequate contraceptive measures

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HbA1cafter 12 weeks of treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Subject preference and handling
Quality of Life
Frequency of hypoglycaemic episodes

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

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