Title
Comparison of Cardiovascular Outcomes of Pioglitazone and Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A Randomised Pilot Study to Compare the Effect of Pioglitazone and Metformin on Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Phase
Phase 4Study Type
InterventionalStatus
WithdrawnIndication/Condition
Type 2 DiabetesIntervention/Treatment
sitagliptin pioglitazone ...Study Participants
0The study aims to see if there is any significant difference in the cardiovascular outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients who are treated with pioglitazone or Metformin
Inclusion Criteria: Newly diagnosed (less than six months since diagnosis and not controlled on dietary modifications) type 2 diabetic patients of both sexes aged 25-60 years. Ready to give written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Presence of ketonuria Severe concurrent, infection or illness History of hypersensitivity to any study drug Impaired renal function Pulmonary insufficiency with hypoxemia Severe hepatic disease Congestive heart failure History of myocardial infarction or angina(stable/unstable) History of alcohol or drug abuse Pregnant or lactating women -