1. Type 2 diabetics uncontrolled on current treatment with metformin and piglitazone(Actos)
2. Type 2 diabetics who have recently had either a heart attack or unstable angina within the last 90 days
3. Type 2 diabetics who also have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease such as heart attack, angina, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, TIA(mini-stroke) or abdominal aortic aneurysm
4. Type 2 diabetics uncontrolled on with diet and exercise alone
5. Gout patients who also have been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease including diabetes, heart attack, angina, peripheral arterial disease, TIA (mini-stroke) or abdominal aortic aneurysm
6. Patients diagnosed with early gout, and not yet on any treatment to lower their uric acid level
7. Patients diagnosed with COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis
If eligible, for any of the above studies you will receive at no cost:
Study-related physical examinations
Study-related laboratory test
Study medication
Compensation for your time and travel
We are looking for patient subjects. If you are interested in being in a trial, please call Valerie at 858-505-0069