Effect of Liraglutide as add-on to Metformin Compared to Either Liraglutide or Metformin Alone, or to a Combination of Metformin and a SU Agent in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes

Overview[ - collapse ][ - ]

Purpose This trial is conducted in Europe and Oceania. The aim of this trial is to assess the effect on glycemic control of NNC 90-1170 (liraglutide) added to metformin compared to metformin given alone in subjects with type 2 diabetes previously treated with OHAs (oral hypoglycaemic agents).
ConditionDiabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
InterventionDrug: NNC 90-1170
Drug: metformin
Drug: placebo
Drug: placebo
Drug: glimepiride
PhasePhase 2
SponsorNovo Nordisk A/S
Responsible PartyNovo Nordisk A/S
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01511172
First ReceivedJanuary 12, 2012
Last UpdatedApril 24, 2014
Last verifiedApril 2014

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateJanuary 12, 2012
Last Updated DateApril 24, 2014
Start DateAugust 2002
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2002
Current Primary Outcome MeasuresFasting plasma/serum glucose [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Home monitored fasting plasma glucose [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Home monitored 7-point glucose profile [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Fructosamine [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Insulin [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • C-peptide [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin A1c) [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Weight [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Beta-cell function and insulin resistance (HOMA model) [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Gastro-intestinal adverse events [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Other adverse events [Designated as safety issue: No]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleEffect of Liraglutide as add-on to Metformin Compared to Either Liraglutide or Metformin Alone, or to a Combination of Metformin and a SU Agent in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
Official TitleEffect on Glycemic Control of Individual Maximum Effective Dose of NNC 90-1170 as Add on Therapy to Metformin Compared to Monotherapy of NNC 90-1170 or Metformin or a Metformin-SU Combination Therapy in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes. A Double-blind, Double-dummy, Randomised, Parallel-group, Dose Titration Study With an Open Labelled OHA Arm
Brief Summary
This trial is conducted in Europe and Oceania. The aim of this trial is to assess the effect
on glycemic control of NNC 90-1170 (liraglutide) added to metformin compared to metformin
given alone in subjects with type 2 diabetes previously treated with OHAs (oral
hypoglycaemic agents).
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 2
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
Condition
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
InterventionDrug: NNC 90-1170
Individually adjusted dose, maximum 2.0 mg. Injected subcutaneously
Drug: metformin
1000 mg daily, adminstered orally
Drug: placebo
Metformin placebo adminstered orally. 1000 mg daily
Drug: placebo
NNC 90-1170 placebo. Individually adjusted dose, maximum 2.0 mg. Injected subcutaneously
Drug: glimepiride
Individually adjusted dose, administered orally
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: NNC 90-1170 + Met
  • Experimental: NNC 90-1170 + Met placebo
  • Placebo Comparator: Met + NNC 90-1170 placebo
  • Active Comparator: Met + Glim

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment145
Estimated Completion DateDecember 2002
Estimated Primary Completion DateDecember 2002
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and treated with at least 50 % of maximum
dose(s) of OHA(s) for at least three months

- Duration of type 2 diabetes diagnosis at least one year

- HbA1c 8.0-13.0%, both inclusive

- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25-40 kg/m^2, both inclusive.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current treatment with thiazolidinediones or insulin initiated within the last four
months prior to trial

- Impaired liver function

- Impaired renal function

- Cardiac problems

- Uncontrolled treated/untreated hypertension

- Cancer or any clinically significant disease or disorder, except for conditions
associated to the type 2 diabetes, which in the Investigator's opinion could
interfere with the results of the trial

- Recurrent major hypoglycaemia as judged by the Investigator

- Known or suspected allergy to trial product or related products

- Use of any drug (except for OHAs), which in the Investigator's opinion could
interfere with the glucose level

- Known or suspected abuse of alcohol or narcotics

- Any contraindications to metformin or glimepiride according to the local guidelines
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesAustralia, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, United Kingdom

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01511172
Other Study ID NumbersNN2211-1499
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided ByNovo Nordisk A/S
Study SponsorNovo Nordisk A/S
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452) Novo Nordisk A/S
Verification DateApril 2014

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Australia
Adelaide, Australia, SA 5035
Austria
Wien, Austria, 1030
Czech Republic
Praha 10, Czech Republic, 10034
Denmark
Frederiksberg, Denmark, 2000
France
Narbonne, France, 11108
Germany
Kaiserslautern, Germany, 67675
Poland
Rawa Mazowiecka, Poland, 96-200
United Kingdom
Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom, TN39 4SP