Study Of Safety And Efficacy Of Ertugliflozin (PF-04971729, MK-8835) In Participants With Type 2 Diabetes (MK-8835-016)

A 12-Week, Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging, Parallel Group Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Of Once Daily PF-04971729 And Sitagliptin On Glycemic Control And Body Weight In Adult Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Inadequately Controlled On Metformin

MK-8835-016 (B1521006) is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug, ertugliflozin (MK-8835, PF-04971729) in participants with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Participants in the study will receive 1 of 6 treatments for 12 weeks including 1 treatment with an approved drug (sitagliptin) for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants with type 2 diabetes on stable doses of background medicines for management of the diabetes; aged 18-70 years; body mass index between 23-45 kg/m^2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with type 1 diabetes, heart attack or stroke in last 6-months, uncontrolled blood pressure, significant kidney disease