About the Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Research Trials

What is the purpose of these clinical trials?

These trials are being conducted to test the safety and effectiveness of investigational drugs for type 2 diabetes.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Men and women between 18 and 79 years of age, who have type 2 diabetes that is not well-managed with:

  • Diet and exercise only (and are not on, or have had only limited exposure to, any oral antidiabetic medications)

     OR

  • Either of the following oral thiazolidinedione (TZD) antidiabetic medications:

    • Actos® (pioglitazone HCl)
    • Avandia® (rosiglitazone maleate)

Study participation

If you are qualified and decide to participate in one of these clinical trials, you may receive, at no cost, study-related:

  • Medical care
  • Research medication
  • Laboratory work and evaluations
  • Glucose monitoring supplies
  • Diabetic and nutritional counseling

You do not need medical insurance to participate.