Impact of Mulberry Leaf on Type 2 Diabetes

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2010-05-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether mulberry leaf extract will help control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. We also want to look at the safety of mulberry leaf extract in these patients.

• Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Type 2 diabetes

• No diabetes medication adjustments for at least 2 months

• Stable hemoglobin A1C [Between 7.0% to 8.0% (inclusive) and not varying by more than 10% since prior visit; If no A1C exists prior to the current visit and no medication adjustments are made, the current A1C may used as the baseline]

Exclusion Criteria:

• On insulin

• History of overt cardiovascular disease

• History of missed appointments or non-compliance with medications

• History of hepatic or renal insufficiency

• History of hemoglobinopathies

• Women of reproductive potential not on oral contraceptives

• Pregnant/nursing women.