Dose-ranging Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Tolerability of MK0736 in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Hypertension (0736-007)

Summary

The study will assess the efficacy and tolerability of MK0736 in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension who are on ongoing therapy with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker. After a 3 to 5 week pre-randomization phase, patients will be randomized to either MK0736 (3 doses), placebo, or hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). The study will also include a 3 week, posttreatment follow-up period.

Timeline

Start

2008-12

Primary completion

2010-03

Completion

2010-06

Drugs

Indications