Study to Investigate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GSK2330672 in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Taking Metformin

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Purpose Metformin may have complex interactions in the gut and is generally first line therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is important to understand whether there are significant pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interactions when GSK2330672 is co-administered with metformin in subjects with T2DM. The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and tolerability of GSK2330672 administered for 7 days to subjects with T2DM taking metformin. This will be a two-period crossover study; subjects will receive either GSK2330672 or placebo for 7 days in each period separated by a washout period of 13 to 15 days. All subjects will receive metformin throughout the study
ConditionDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
InterventionDrug: GSK2330672
Drug: Placebo
Drug: Metformin
PhasePhase 2
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Responsible PartyGlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01929863
First ReceivedAugust 22, 2013
Last UpdatedApril 10, 2014
Last verifiedApril 2014

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First Received DateAugust 22, 2013
Last Updated DateApril 10, 2014
Start DateAugust 2013
Estimated Primary Completion DateOctober 2013
Current Primary Outcome Measures
  • Safety and tolerability assessed by adverse events (AEs) [Time Frame: From Run-in period to follow-up (up to 53 days)] [Designated as safety issue: No]AEs will be collected from the start of study treatment of metformin in the Run-in period and until the follow-up contact
  • Safety and tolerability as assessed by adverse events (SAEs) [Time Frame: From the Screening to follow-up (up to 67 days)] [Designated as safety issue: No]SAEs will be collected from the Screening until the follow-up contact
  • Safety and tolerability assessed by clinical laboratory tests [Time Frame: From screening to follow-up (up to 67 days)] [Designated as safety issue: No]Hematology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis parameters will be tested
  • Safety and tolerability assessed by electrocardiogram (ECG) [Time Frame: From screening to follow-up (up to 67 days)] [Designated as safety issue: No]12-lead ECGs will be obtained at each timepoint using an ECG machine that automatically calculates the heart rate and measures PR, QRS, QT, and QT duration corrected for heart rate by Fridericia's formula (QTcF) intervals
  • Safety and tolerability as assessed by Vital signs [Time Frame: From screening to follow-up (up to 67 days)] [Designated as safety issue: No]Vital sign measurements will include systolic and diastolic blood pressure and heart rate
  • Safety and tolerability by assessing the frequency of bowel movements and assessing quality of stool samples according to the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS) [Time Frame: Day -1 to Day 7 of both treatment periods] [Designated as safety issue: No]BSFS assessments will be performed on Day -1 (one day before GSK2330672 dosing) and after every in-house bowel movement post morning dose
  • Safety and tolerability using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS). [Time Frame: Day -1 and Day 8 of both treatment periods] [Designated as safety issue: No]Subjects will complete the validated Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale questionnaire
  • Safety and tolerability as assessed by fecal occult blood testing [Time Frame: Screening, Day -2 and 8 of both treatment periods] [Designated as safety issue: No]Testing cards will be provided to patients for assessment of fecal occult blood
Current Secondary Outcome Measures
  • Plasma glucose concentrations over a 24 hour period [Time Frame: Day -1 and Day 7 of both treatment periods] [Designated as safety issue: No]Plasma samples for glucose concentrations will be collected
  • Metformin steady state pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters when co-dosed with GSK2330672 or placebo [Time Frame: Day 7 of both treatment periods] [Designated as safety issue: No]The following PK parameters will be evaluated: peak plasma concentration (Cmax), time of peak plasma concentration (tmax), and area under the plasma concentration-time curve over the dose interval [AUC(0-10)]

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Brief TitleStudy to Investigate Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GSK2330672 in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Taking Metformin
Official TitleA Randomized, Double-blind (Sponsor Unblinded), Placebo Controlled, Repeat Dose Study Investigating Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GSK2330672 in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Taking Metformin
Brief Summary
Metformin may have complex interactions in the gut and is generally first line therapy for
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It is important to understand whether there are significant
pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interactions when GSK2330672 is co-administered with
metformin in subjects with T2DM. The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and
tolerability of GSK2330672 administered for 7 days to subjects with T2DM taking metformin.
This will be a two-period crossover study; subjects will receive either GSK2330672 or
placebo for 7 days in each period separated by a washout period of 13 to 15 days. All
subjects will receive metformin throughout the study
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 2
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator), Primary Purpose: Treatment
ConditionDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2
InterventionDrug: GSK2330672
GSK2330672 will be supplied as oral solution, and will be administered BID [45 mg (2 days repeat dose) and 90 mg (5 days repeat dose) in each period]
Drug: Placebo
GSK2330672 matching placebo will be supplied as oral solution, and will be administered BID (7 days of dosing in each period)
Drug: Metformin
Metformin 850 mg will be administered BID from Run-in period till Day 7 of period 2
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: Arm A
    Subjects will receive metformin 850 mg BID for 7 days, GSK2330672 45 mg BID on Days 1 and 2 and GSK2330672 90 mg BID on Days 3 to 7 in treatment period 1. Subjects will receive metformin 850 mg BID for 7 days, placebo (matching 45 mg GSK2330672) BID on Days 1 and 2 and placebo (matching 90 mg GSK2330672) BID on Days 3 to 7 in treatment period 2. Treatment periods will be separated by a washout period of 13 to 15 days in which subjects will continue metformin 850 mg BID only
  • Experimental: Arm B
    Subjects will receive metformin 850 mg BID for 7 days, placebo (matching 45 mg GSK2330672) BID on Days 1 and 2 and placebo (matching 90 mg GSK2330672) BID on Days 3 to 7 in treatment period 1. Subjects will receive metformin 850 mg BID for 7 days, GSK2330672 45 mg BID on Days 1 and 2 and GSK2330672 90 mg BID on Days 3 to 7 in treatment period 2. Treatment periods will be separated by a washout period of 13 to 15 days in which subjects will continue metformin 850 mg BID only

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment16
Estimated Completion DateOctober 2013
Estimated Primary Completion DateOctober 2013
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Males and females aged between 30 and 64 years of age inclusive, at the time of
signing the informed consent.

- Subjects with documented T2DM diagnosis (diagnosed not less than 3 months prior to
screening); AND one of the following: taking stable metformin 850 milligrams (mg)
twice daily (BID) (or the equivalent of 1700 mg/day) for at least 4 weeks prior to
screening and a glycosolated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) of >=7.0% to <=11% at screening;
OR taking stable metformin of >=1000 mg/day to <1700 mg/day for at least 4 weeks
prior to screening and a HbA1c of >=7.5% to <=11% at Screening; OR taking stable
metformin of >1700 to <=2000 mg/day for at least 4 weeks prior to screening and a
HbA1c of >=7.0% to <=10% at screening; not taking other anti-diabetic medications.

- All T2DM subjects must meet label recommendations for metformin, including: Adequate
renal function, as evidenced by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease estimate of
glomerular filtration rate >=60 milliliters (mL)/minute (min); No conditions which
make hypoxia, dehydration, or sepsis likely; No clinical or laboratory evidence of
hepatic disease (including history of cholecystitis or symptomatic gallstones) and
cardiac disease (including a history of myocardial infarction or heart failure).
Subjects with a history of cholelithiasis and uncomplicated cholecystectomy more than
3 months before screening may be eligible if approved by the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Medical Monitor; No excessive alcohol intake.

- C-peptide of >0.8 nanogram (ng)/mL at screening visit.

- Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio <30 mg/gram (g).

- Fasting plasma glucose <280 mg/decilitre (dL)

- Body mass index (BMI) of 24 to 40 kilograms (kg)/square meter (m^2), inclusive

- In good general health with (in the opinion of the investigator) no clinically
significant and relevant abnormalities of medical history or physical examination
that would introduce additional risk factors or interfere with study procedures or
objectives, based on a medical evaluation including medical history, physical
examination, vital signs and laboratory tests.

- Female subjects of non-childbearing potential. Non-childbearing potential is defined
as: Pre-menopausal females with a documented tubal ligation or hysterectomy [for this
definition, "documented" refers to the outcome of the investigator's/designee's
review of the subject's medical history for study eligibility, as obtained via a
verbal interview with the subject or from the subject's medical records].
Postmenopausal defined as 12 months of spontaneous amenorrhea. In questionable cases
a blood sample with simultaneous follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) > 40 milli
international units (MIU)/mL and estradiol < 40 picograms (pg)/mL (<147 picomole
[pmol]/liter [L]) is confirmatory. Females on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and
whose menopausal status is in doubt will be required to use one of the acceptable
contraception methods if they wish to continue their HRT during the study.
Otherwise, they must discontinue HRT to allow confirmation of post-menopausal status
prior to study enrollment. For most forms of HRT, at least 2 to 4 weeks will elapse
between the cessation of therapy and the blood draw; this interval depends on the
type and dosage of HRT. Following confirmation of their post-menopausal status, they
can resume use of HRT during the study without use of a contraceptive method.

- Male subjects with female partners of child-bearing potential must agree to use one
of the acceptable contraception methods. This criterion must be followed from the
time of the first dose of study medication until follow up visit.

- Capable of giving written informed consent, which includes compliance with the
requirements and restrictions listed in the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

- CRITERIA BASED UPON MEDICAL HISTORIES:

- Current or chronic history of liver disease, or known hepatic or biliary
abnormalities (with the exception of Gilbert's syndrome).

- History of chronic or acute pancreatitis. Approval from the GSK Medical Monitor must
be obtained for subjects with a past history of pancreatitis more than 12 months from
the start of the treatment period (subjects with a history of pancreatitis within 12
months prior to the start of the treatment period are excluded).

- History of gastrointestinal (GI) disease (e.g., irritable bowel disease, chronic or
current diarrhea, inflamed bowel, steatorrhoea/fat malabsorption, celiac disease,
symptomatic lactose intolerance). Subjects with gastroparesis requiring treatment are
excluded.

- History of significant cardiovascular disease including acute myocardial infarction,
stroke, hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome, heart failure within the
previous 12 months.

- Uncontrolled hypertension, as evidenced by systolic pressure >160 or diastolic
pressure >90. Subjects taking anti-hypertensive medications are permitted.

- Significant ECG abnormalities, defined as follows: Heart rate (resting) <50 and >100
beats per minute (bpm); PR Interval <120 and >220 milliseconds (msec); QRS duration
<70 and >120 msec

- History of untreated pernicious anemia or who have laboratory parameters suggestive
of subclinical megaloblastic anemia (e.g., increased mean corpuscular volume with low
red blood cells count and/or haemoglobin level).

- Current or relevant previous significant medical disorder that may require treatment
or make the subject unlikely to fully complete the study, or any condition that, in
the opinion of the investigator, presents undue risk from the study medication or
procedures.

- Thyroid Disease: Uncorrected Thyroid Dysfunction: Fasting plasma thyroid stimulating
hormone (TSH) outside of the normal range, as determined at the screening visit;
Subjects on stable thyroid replacement therapy and with TSH in the normal range are
eligible if approved by the GSK Medical Monitor; Unevaluated thyroid nodule or goiter
at Screening.

- History of regular alcohol consumption within 6 months of the study defined as: An
average weekly intake of >14 drinks for males or >7 drinks for females. One drink is
equivalent to 12 g of alcohol: 12 ounces (360 mL) of beer, 5 ounces (150 mL) of wine
or 1.5 ounces (45 mL) of 80 proof distilled spirits.

- History of sensitivity to heparin or heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

- History of sensitivity to any of the study medications, or components thereof or a
history of drug or other allergy that, in the opinion of the investigator or GSK
Medical Monitor, contraindicates their participation

- CRITERIA BASED UPON DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS:

- Alanine transaminase, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin > 1.5x upper limit of normal
(ULN) (isolated bilirubin >1.5xULN is acceptable if bilirubin is fractionated and
direct bilirubin <35%).

- Based on averaged QTcF values of triplicate ECGs obtained at least 1 minute apart
within approximately 15 minutes: QTcF >=450 msec; or QTcF >=480 msec in subjects with
Bundle Branch Block (subjects with left bundle branch block are excluded)

- A positive pre-study Hepatitis B surface antigen or positive Hepatitis C antibody
result within 3 months of screening

- A positive test for human immunodeficiency virus antibody

- A positive pre-study drug/alcohol urine screen

- A subject with a positive urine cotinine test result will be excluded from the study
unless in the judgment of the Investigator the subject will be able to abstain from
using tobacco for the duration of the in-house periods of the study.

- OTHER CRITERIA

- Where participation in the study would result in donation of blood or blood products
in excess of 500 mL within a 56 day period.

- The subject has participated in a clinical trial and has received an investigational
product within the following time period prior to the first dosing day in the current
study: 30 days, 5 half-lives or twice the duration of the biological effect of the
investigational product (whichever is longer).

- Exposure to more than four new chemical entities within 12 months prior to the first
dosing day.

- A subject with a fasting plasma glucose at Day -1 that is more than 100 mg/dL lower
than at screening must not be randomized, unless on a repeat test the value less than
100 mg/dL of the screening value.
GenderBoth
Ages30 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersNo
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesUnited States

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01929863
Other Study ID Numbers200185
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided ByGlaxoSmithKline
Study SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
CollaboratorsElite Research Institute
Investigators Study Director: GSK Clinical Trials GlaxoSmithKline
Verification DateApril 2014

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GSK Investigational Site
Miami, Florida, United States, 33169