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Biguanide

Metformin DR for Type 2 Diabetes (DREAM-T2D Trial)

Phase 3
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Anji Pharma
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 28 weeks
Awards & highlights
Pivotal Trial

Summary

This trial tests Metformin DR, a special form of metformin that releases slowly in the small intestine, in patients with Type 2 Diabetes and varying kidney function. The goal is to see if it can better control blood sugar with fewer side effects. The study involves a treatment period followed by an extension. Metformin is the recommended first-line oral glucose-lowering drug for type 2 diabetes, known for its safety, cost-effectiveness, and ability to reduce cardiovascular mortality.

Eligible Conditions
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 28 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 28 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in HbA1c
Secondary study objectives
Change in HbA1c (Met DR vs. metformin IR)
HbA1c response (Metformin DR vs. metformin IR)
HbA1c response (Metformin DR vs. placebo)

Awards & Highlights

Pivotal Trial
The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Investigational Arm (Metformin DR plus metformin IR placebo)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group A will receive 1800 mg Metformin DR qAM + placebo for 1500 mg metformin IR in divided doses (2×placebo for metformin IR 500 mg qAM and 1×placebo for metformin IR 500 mg qPM).
Group II: Active Control Arm (Metformin DR placebo plus metformin IR)Active Control2 Interventions
Group C will receive placebo for 1800 mg Metformin DR qAM + 1500 mg metformin IR in divided doses (2× metformin IR 500 mg qAM and 1× metformin IR 500 mg qPM).
Group III: Placebo Arm (Metformin DR placebo plus metformin IR placebo)Placebo Group2 Interventions
Group B will receive placebo for 1800 mg Metformin DR qAM + placebo for 1500 mg metformin IR in divided doses (2× placebo for metformin IR 500 mg qAM and 1×placebo for metformin IR 500 mg qPM).

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Anji PharmaLead Sponsor
2 Previous Clinical Trials
199 Total Patients Enrolled
Rebecca DonovanStudy DirectorClinical Program Lead - Anji Pharma
Dan Meyers, MDStudy ChairChief Medical Officer - Anji Pharma
1 Previous Clinical Trials
30 Total Patients Enrolled
~153 spots leftby Nov 2025