New diabetes drug shows promise in early trial
NCT ID NCT00497198
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an experimental drug, MCI-196, in 183 people with type 2 diabetes to see if it could help control blood sugar and improve cholesterol levels. Participants took the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal was to measure changes in blood glucose and HbA1c, a key diabetes marker, as well as safety.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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183 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Oct 2005
- Finished
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Sep 2007
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients whose fasting blood glucose levels during the observation period are between 130mg/dL and 200mg/dL. * Patients whose HbA1c is 7.0% or above during the observation period. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with serious cardiac, hepatic or renal complications. * Patients with serious diabetic complications. * Patients with complete biliary obstruction or ileus. * Pregnant, lactating, and probably pregnant patients, and patients who can not agree to contraception.
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