A Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Multiple-Dose, Adaptive Study Assessing the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety, and Tolerability of TTP399 in With Adult Patients Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Phase: PHASE1
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Sponsor: vTv Therapeutics

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