Een dubbelblind, placebo-gecontroleerd fase 2 onderzoek naar de effecten van ARA 290 op neuropathische symptomen in patiënten met type 2 diabetes.

1. Established diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2;

2. Screening HbA1c between 7.5 % and 10 % inclusive;

3. Spontaneous discomfort level of 6 or greater on Pain Now (Pain Detect; 0 (least discomfort)-10 (worst discomfort)), OR;

4. Small fiber neuropathy screening list score (SFNSL) > 22, AND;

5. Quantitative sensory testing shows allodynia and altered temperature thresholds, OR;

6. Discomfort defined as distal pain/discomfort plus one of the following:

A. Paresthesia;

B. Burning/painful feet worsening at night;

C. Intolerance of sheets or clothes touching the legs or feet.

7. Be able to read and understand the written consent form, complete studyrelated procedures, and communicate with the study staff;

8. Be willing to comply with study restrictions;

9. Be willing to check in with the study center via the telephone;

10. Between 18 and 70 years of age (inclusive);

11. Body Mass Index (BMI) < 40 kg/m2 (inclusive);

12. If female of childbearing potential, a negative urine pregnancy test at screening and acceptable contraception will be maintained during the screening and dosing period and 1 month beyond. Acceptable contraception consists of hormonal methods such as oral, implantable, injectable, or
transdermal contraceptives for a minimum of 1 full cycle (based on the patient’s usual menstrual cycle period) before study entry, intrauterine device (IUD), or double-barrier method (condoms, sponge, diaphragm, or vaginalring with spermicidal jellies or cream);

13. Able to complete self-administered questionnaires (RAND-36, SFNSL, Pain Detect);

14. Refrigerator at home for storage of study medication.

1. Clinically relevant abnormal history of physical and mental health other than conditions related to diabetes, as determined by medical history taking (as judged by the investigator);

2. Clinically relevant abnormal laboratory results, vital signs, or physical findings other than conditions related to diabetes (as judged by the investigator);

3. Known clinically relevant abnormalities in ECG (as judged by the investigator);

4. Episodes of significant hypoglycemia (as judged by the investigator);

5. Illicit drug abuse or excessive alcohol consumption (as judged by the investigator);

6. History of serious malignancy (as judged by the investigator);

7. History of fainting (as judged by the investigator);

8. History of severe allergies, or has had an anaphylactic reaction or significant intolerability to prescription or non-prescription drugs or food (as judged by the investigator);

9. Subjects that received a vaccination or immunization within the month prior to screening;

10. Anti-TNF therapy or other biological anti-inflammatory agents administered within the 6 months prior to screening;

11. Use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents within the two months prior to screening or during the trial;

12. Participation in an investigational drug trial in the 3 months prior to administration of the initial dose of study drug or more than 4 times per year;

13. Inadequate venous accessibility as judged by clinicians (physician or nurse);

14. Inability or unwillingness to self-administer ARA 290 via subcutaneous injections (or not have access to home health care for assistance in
administration);

15. If female, pregnant or breast-feeding;

16. Any other condition that in the opinion of the investigator would complicate or compromise the study, or the well being of the patient.