30 Week Parallel Group Comparison Study of Linagliptin + Pioglitazone (5+15, 5+30 and 5+45 mg) qd Versus Respective Monotherapies, Followed by a Comparison of 5mg+30mg and 5mg+45mg Versus Respective Monotherapies in Type 2 Diabetes for up to 54 Weeks

A Randomised, Double-blind Parallel Group Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Initial Combination Therapy With Linagliptin 5 mg + Pioglitazone 15 mg, 30 mg, or 45 mg, vs. Monotherapy With Pioglitazone (15 mg, 30 mg, or 45 mg) or Linagliptin 5 mg Once Daily for 30 Weeks, Followed by a Blinded Trial Period on Linagliptin 5 mg + Pioglitazone 30 or 45 mg Versus Pioglitazone Monotherapy 30 or 45 mg or Linagliptin 5 mg for up to 54 Weeks in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Insufficient Glycaemic Control on Diet and Exercise

Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim