Study of Safety and Efficacy Of Ertugliflozin (PF-04971729, MK-8835) In Participants With Type 2 Diabetes And Hypertension (MK-8835-042)

A 4-Week, Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Ranging, Parallel Group Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability And Efficacy Of Once Daily PF-04971729 And Hydrochlorothiazide In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus With Inadequate Glycemic And Blood Pressure Control

MK-8835-042 (B1521004) is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of an investigational drug, ertugliflozin (MK-8835, PF-04971729), in participants with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Participants in the study will receive 1 of 5 treatments for 28 days (either placebo, 1 of 3 doses of ertugliflozin [1, 5, or 25 mg], or the approved drug hydrochlorothiazide [HCTZ]). The primary hypothesis of the study was that ertugliflozin was superior to placebo on the change from baseline in average, 24-hour systolic blood pressure (SBP) on Day 28.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants with type 2 diabetes and hypertension
• Medically stable
• On at least 1 (and up to 2) oral diabetes drugs
• And up to 2 medicines for blood pressure control

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with type 1 diabetes
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Uncontrolled blood pressure
• Significant kidney disease