Impact of Exenatide on Sleep Duration

What this study is testing ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01416649 ↗

Description as written by the study sponsor.

This study investigates the effect of exenatide, a FDA approved medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes on sleep duration and quality. Individuals with type 2 diabetes will be studied before and during treatment with Exenatide. Enrolled individuals will be asked to come to the University of Chicago for 3-4 outpatient visits over the course of 3-4 months.

Treatments tested

• Exenatide also known as The brand name of exenatide is Byetta. Drug

  Exenatide is started for the treatment of type 2 diabetes as determined by the patients regular physician. The dose will be 5-10 micrograms twice daily which is the standard dose. The medication is given by self-administered subcutaneous injection. The medication may continue for the treatment of the type 2 diabetes after the study is completed after 3 months.