A Randomised Double-Blind, Active-Controlled Parallel Group Efficacy and Safety Study of BI 1356 (5.0 mg, Administered Orally Once Daily) Compared to Glimepiride (1 to 4 mg Once Daily ) Over Two Years in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Insufficient Glycaemic Control Despite Metformin Therapy.
Latest Information Update: 24 Jan 2022
At a glance
- Drugs Linagliptin (Primary) ; Glimepiride
- Indications Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Focus Registrational; Therapeutic Use
- Sponsors Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
- 25 Jun 2013 Results from an exploratory tolerability analysis presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.
- 18 Oct 2012 Planned number of patients changed from 1560 to 2400 as reported by EudraCT record.
- 27 Jun 2012 Results published in the Lancet (online).