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A Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of MK8245 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Inadequate Glycemic Control (MK8245-005 AM2)

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Drug: MK8245 5 mg (twice a day) b.i.d.
Drug: MK8245 50 mg b.i.d.
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT00846391
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

A study to assess the safety and efficacy of MK8245 as monotherapy compared to placebo.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
14
Inclusion Criteria
  • Have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • 18 to 65 years of age
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Exclusion Criteria
  • History of Type 1 Diabetes or ketoacidosis
  • Have been treated with lipid lowering medications 4 weeks before starting the study
  • Have started on a weight loss program and not in the maintenance phase or have started weight loss medication within the last 12 weeks
  • Have had surgery in the last 30 days
  • History of active liver disease
  • History of coronary heart disease or congestive heart failure
  • Have had a stroke or transient ischemic neurological disorder in the past 6 months
  • Are Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Positive
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
MK8245 5 mg b.i.d.MK8245 5 mg (twice a day) b.i.d.MK8245
MK8245 50 mg b.i.d.MK8245 50 mg b.i.d.MK8245
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in 24-hour Weighted Mean Glucose (WMG) at Week 4Baseline and Week 4

The 24-hour WMG is derived from multiple glucose values collected during both fasting and post-meal periods. A "weighted" rather than a "simple" mean is used to avoid overrepresentation of post-meal glucose values.

Blood samples for glucose were to be collected immediately prior to (sample -10 minutes), and 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 minutes after each meal, and overnight (at midnight, 3 AM, and 5 AM) and fasting at 7 AM. Patients were to be domiciled for approximately 26 hours at the site where standard meals were provided and physical activity monitored.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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