Overview

Effect of Calcium Polycarbophil on Type II Diabetes Mellitus Control: a Randomized Double-blind Study

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-04-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a form of fiber if effective in improving the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Measurements of other possible medical benefits will include blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and the number/dosage of medications used for diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Phase:
N/A
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
East Carolina University
Treatments:
Calcium
Calcium polycarbophil
Calcium, Dietary
Psyllium
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- 18 and older

- Diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus for at least 24 months

- At least 4 office visits within the past 24 months for diabetes mellitus follow up at
ECU Family Medicine Center

- Hemoglobin A1c within the past six months between 8% to 10%

Exclusion Criteria:

- Dementia diagnosis or other psychiatric diagnoses that preclude the patient from being
able to consent for this study by him/herself

- Already taking fiber supplementation (polycarbophil, psyllium, methylcellulose)

- Severe problems with previous use of fiber supplementation

- Dysphagia or other swallowing disorders, preventing the subject from swallowing pills
or 8 oz of water

- Pregnancy during the study period