The Swiss Glucose Variability Study
Phase 4
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Registration Number
- NCT01426737
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to explore long term glucose variability of a combination therapy of metformin and vildagliptin compared to a metformin - gliclazide combination.
Multicenter, randomized, open, parallel group, Phase IV study, of 18 months duration.
* Trial with medicinal product
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mean amplitude of glycemic excursion as described by Service et al. (1970) calculated from the glucose excursions of the CGMS profiles using MiniMedSolution Software (MedtronicMiniMed). 48h
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Related Research Topics
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What molecular mechanisms underlie glucose variability in type 2 diabetes with metformin and vildagliptin combination therapy compared to metformin-gliclazide?
How does the metformin-vildagliptin combination compare to metformin-gliclazide in managing long-term glucose variability in type 2 diabetes patients?
What biomarkers are associated with response to metformin-vildagliptin versus metformin-gliclazide in type 2 diabetes management?
What are the potential adverse events and management strategies for metformin-vildagliptin versus metformin-gliclazide in type 2 diabetes?
Are there alternative DPP-4 inhibitors or sulfonylureas that could be combined with metformin for improved glucose variability in type 2 diabetes?
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Universitiy Hospital
🇨🇭Zurich, Switzerland
Universitiy Hospital🇨🇭Zurich, Switzerland