Insulin Glargine (Lantus) vs Sulfonylurea (SU) for BETA Cell Function (BETA Study)

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Purpose Primary objective: To compare long-term glycemic control and preservation of beta cell function when basal insulin or sulfonylurea is added on metformin in the early Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients Secondary objective: To assess the change of insulin resistance, microvascular complication incidence, patient satisfaction with treatment
ConditionType 2 Diabetes Mellitus
InterventionDrug: Insulin glargine
Drug: Glimepiride
Drug: Metformin
PhasePhase 4
SponsorSanofi
Responsible PartySanofi
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT00562172
First ReceivedNovember 15, 2007
Last UpdatedJuly 16, 2012
Last verifiedJuly 2012

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateNovember 15, 2007
Last Updated DateJuly 16, 2012
Start DateSeptember 2007
Estimated Primary Completion DateOctober 2010
Current Primary Outcome Measures
  • ß-cell Function parameter [Time Frame: From the signature of the Informed Consent Form (ICF) up to the end of study] [Designated as safety issue: No]
  • Glucose Homeostasis and glycemic control status [Time Frame: From the signature of the Informed Consent Form (ICF) up to the end of study] [Designated as safety issue: No]
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresInsulin resistance parameter, Hypoglycemic episode, symptomatic, Weight change, Lipid profile, Inflammatory markers (CRP, Adiponectin, etcs), Patient satisfaction with diabetes treatment, Urine analysis, Creatinine [Time Frame: End of the study] [Designated as safety issue: No]

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleInsulin Glargine (Lantus) vs Sulfonylurea (SU) for BETA Cell Function (BETA Study)
Official TitleLantus vs Sulfonylurea as add-on Therapy in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Failing Metformin Monotherapy: Comparison of Effects on Beta Cell Function and Metabolic Profile.
Brief Summary
Primary objective:

To compare long-term glycemic control and preservation of beta cell function when basal
insulin or sulfonylurea is added on metformin in the early Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients

Secondary objective:

To assess the change of insulin resistance, microvascular complication incidence, patient
satisfaction with treatment
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 4
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionType 2 Diabetes Mellitus
InterventionDrug: Insulin glargine
Once daily in the morning
Drug: Glimepiride
Once daily in the morning
Drug: Metformin
At least 1000 mg/day
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: 1
  • Active Comparator: 2

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment75
Estimated Completion DateOctober 2010
Estimated Primary Completion DateOctober 2010
Eligibility Criteria
List of Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients on metformin monotherapy

- 7% ≤ HbA1c ≤ 12%

- 20 kg/m² ≤BMI ≤ 35 kg/m²

- Diabetes duration: at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus patients

- Clinical evidence of active liver disease, or serum Alanine AminoTransferase 3 times
the upper limit of the normal range

- Serum creatinine: 1.5 mg/dl for males, 1.4 mg/dl for females

- Acute and chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis

- History of alcohol or other substance abuse

- Pregnancy or not using contraceptive in childbearing aged women

- Known hypersensitivity to Lantus, SU or metformin

- Any disease or condition that in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with
completion of the study

The above information is not intended to contain all considerations relevant to a
patient's potential participation in a clinical trial.
GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesKorea, Republic of

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT00562172
Other Study ID NumbersLANTU_L_02193
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided BySanofi
Study SponsorSanofi
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: Ji Young Ahn Sanofi
Verification DateJuly 2012

Locations[ + expand ][ + ]

Sanofi-aventis
Seoul, Korea, Republic of