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A Research Study to Compare Two Types of Insulin, a New Weekly Insulin, Insulin Icodec and an Available Daily Insulin, Insulin Degludec, in People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Use Daily Insulin

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04770532
Lead Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
Brief Summary

This study compares insulin icodec (a new insulin taken once a week) to insulin degludec (an insulin taken once daily which is already available on the market) in people with type 2 diabetes.

The study will look at how well insulin icodec taken weekly controls blood sugar compared to insulin degludec taken daily. Participants will either get insulin icodec that participants will have to inject once a week on the same day of the week or insulin degludec that participants will have to inject once a day at the same time every day. Which treatment participants get is decided by chance.

The insulin is injected with a needle in a skin fold in the thigh, upper arm or stomach.

The study will last for about 8 months. Participants will have 17 clinic visits and 13 phone calls with the study doctor. At 8 clinic visits participants will have blood samples taken. At 4 clinic visits participants cannot eat or drink (except for water) for 8 hours before the visit.

Participants will be asked to wear a sensor that measures their blood sugar all the time in 3 periods for a total of 13 weeks (about 3 months) during the study.

Women cannot take part if pregnant, breast-feeding or plan to become pregnant during the study period.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
526
Inclusion Criteria
  • Male or female aged above or equal to 18 years at the time of signing informed consent.

  • Diagnosed with T2D greater than or equal to 180 days prior to the day of screening.

  • HbA1c from 7.0-10.0% (53.0 85.8 mmol/mol) both inclusive at screening confirmed by central laboratory analysis.

  • Treated with once daily or twice daily basal insulin (Neutral Protamine Hagedorn insulin, insulin degludec, insulin detemir, insulin glargine 100 units/mL, or insulin glargine 300 units/mL): greater than or equal to 90 days prior to the day of screening with or without any of the following anti-diabetic drugs/regimens with stable doses greater than or equal to 90 days prior to screening:

    • Metformin
    • Sulfonylureas
    • Meglitinides (glinides)
    • DPP-4 inhibitors
    • SGLT2 inhibitors
    • Thiazolidinediones
    • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
    • Oral combination products (for the allowed individual oral anti-diabetic drugs)
    • Oral or injectable GLP-1-receptor agonists
  • Body mass index (BMI) below or equal to 40.0 kg/m^2.

Exclusion Criteria
  • Any episodes (as declared by the subject or in the medical records) of diabetic ketoacidosis within 90 days prior to the day of screening.
  • Myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalisation for unstable angina pectoris or transient ischaemic attack within 180 days prior to the day of screening.
  • Chronic heart failure classified as being in New York Heart Association Class IV at screening.
  • Anticipated initiation or change in concomitant medications (for more than 14 consecutive days) known to affect weight or glucose metabolism (e.g. treatment with orlistat, thyroid hormones, or corticosteroids).
  • Uncontrolled and potentially unstable diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy. Verified by a fundus examination performed within the past 90 days prior to screening or in the period between screening and randomisation. Pharmacological pupil-dilation is a requirement unless using a digital fundus photography camera specified for non-dilated examination.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Insulin degludecInsulin degludecInsulin degludec + non-insulin anti-diabetic drugs. Pre-trial non-insulin anti-diabetic background medication throughout the entire trial except from sulfonylureas and glinides, which must be discontinued at randomisation. The background medication should be maintained at the stable, pre-trial dose and at the same frequency during the entire treatment period.
Insulin icodecInsulin IcodecInsulin icodec + non-insulin anti-diabetic drugs. Pre-trial non-insulin anti-diabetic background medication throughout the entire trial except from sulfonylureas and glinides, which must be discontinued at randomisation. The background medication should be maintained at the stable, pre-trial dose and at the same frequency during the entire treatment period.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c)Baseline (Week 0), Week 26

Change in HbA1c from baseline week 0 to week 26 is presented. The outcome data was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: The last direct participant-site contact, withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent, the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e., possibly an unscheduled phone visit) and death for participants who died before any of the above.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)Baseline (Week 0), Week 26

Change in FPG from baseline week 0 to week 26 is presented. The outcome data was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: The last direct participant-site contact, withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent, the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e., possibly an unscheduled phone visit) and death for participants who died before any of the above.

Percentage of Time in Target-range 3.9-10.0 Millimoles Per Liter (mmol/L) (70-180 Milligrams Per Deciliter [mg/dL]) Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) SystemFrom week 22 to week 26

The percentage of time in target-range 3.9-10.0 mmol/L (70-180 milligrams per deciliter \[mg/dL\]) using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system is presented. Time in target range is defined as 100 times the number of recorded measurements in glycaemic target range 3.9-10.0 mmol/L (70-180 mg/dL), both inclusive, divided by the total number of recorded measurements. The outcome data was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: The last direct participant-site contact, withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent, the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e., possibly an unscheduled phone visit) and death for participants who died before any of the above.

Change in Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQs) in Total Treatment SatisfactionBaseline (Week 0), Week 26

Change in DTSQs in total treatment satisfaction from baseline (week 0) to week 26 is presented. The DTSQ domain score in total treatment satisfaction was calculated by adding the six item scores of items 1, 4-8. Higher scores indicate higher levels of treatment satisfaction for items 1, 4 -8. For items 2 and 3 a higher score indicates a participant perceived experience of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia. Lower scores indicate a perception of blood glucose levels being unacceptably high (item 2) or low (item 3). The score has a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 36. The outcome data was evaluated based on in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: Last direct participant-site contact, withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent, last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up and death for participants who died before any of the above.

Number of Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3)From baseline (week 0) to week 31

Number of severe hypoglycaemic episodes (level 3) is presented. Severe hypoglycaemia (level 3) is defined as hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring external assistance for recovery. The outcome data was evaluated based on the on-treatment observation period. The on-treatment period started at the date of first dose of trial product as recorded on the electronic case report form (eCRF), and ended at the first date of any of the following: The end of trial visit (V30), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin (corresponding to 5 weeks after the end of the dosing interval for both treatment arms) and the end-date for the in-trial observation period. The on-treatment period represented the time period in which a participant was considered exposed to trial product.

Number of Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (<3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), Confirmed by BG Meter)From baseline (week 0) to week 31

Number of clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) (\<3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), confirmed by blood glucose (BG) meter) is presented. Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2) is defined as plasma glucose value of less than (\<) 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. The outcome data was evaluated based on the on-treatment observation period. The on-treatment period started at the date of first dose of trial product as recorded on the electronic case report form (eCRF), and ended at the first date of any of the following: The end of trial visit (V30), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin (corresponding to 5 weeks after the end of the dosing interval for both treatment arms) and the end-date for the in-trial observation period. The on-treatment period represented the time period in which a participant was considered exposed to trial product.

Number of Clinically Significant Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 2) (<3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), Confirmed by BG Meter) or Severe Hypoglycaemic Episodes (Level 3)From baseline (week 0) to week 31

Number of clinically significant hypoglycaemic episodes (level 2) (\<3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL), confirmed by blood glucose (BG) meter) or severe hypoglycaemic episodes (level 3) is presented. Clinically significant hypoglycaemia (level 2) is defined as plasma glucose value of \< 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) confirmed by BG meter. Severe hypoglycaemia (level 3) is defined as hypoglycaemia with severe cognitive impairment requiring external assistance for recovery. The outcome data was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period. The on-treatment period started at the date of first dose of trial product as recorded on the electronic case report form (eCRF), and ended at the first date of any of the following: The end of trial visit (V30), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin (corresponding to 5 weeks after the end of the dosing interval for both treatment arms) and the end-date for the in-trial observation period.

Percentage of Time Spent < 3.0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL) Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) SystemFrom week 22 to week 26

Percentage of tiime spent \< 3.0 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) (54 mg/dL) using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system is presented. The outcome data was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: The last direct participant-site contact, withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent, the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e., possibly an unscheduled phone visit) and death for participants who died before any of the above.

Percentage of Time Spent > 10 mmol/L (180 mg/dL) Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) SystemFrom week 22 to week 26

Percentage of time spent \> 10 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) (180 milligrams per deciliter \[mg/dL\]) using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system is presented. The outcome data was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: The last direct participant-site contact, withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent, the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e., possibly an unscheduled phone visit) and death for participants who died before any of the above.

Mean Weekly Insulin DoseFrom week 24 to week 26

Estimated mean weekly insulin dose during the last 2 weeks of treatment (from week 24 to week 26) is presented. The outcome data was evaluated based on the on-treatment observation period. The on-treatment period started at the date of first dose of trial product as recorded on the electronic case report form (eCRF), and ended at the first date of any of the following: The end of trial visit (V30), the last date on trial product + 5 weeks for once daily insulin and + 6 weeks for once weekly insulin (corresponding to 5 weeks after the end of the dosing interval for both treatment arms) and the end-date for the in-trial observation period. The on-treatment period represented the time period in which a participant was considered exposed to trial product.

Change in Body WeightBaseline (Week 0), Week 26

Change in body weight from baseline week 0 to week 26 is presented. The outcome data was evaluated based on the in-trial observation period. In-trial observation period started at randomisation and ended at the date of: The last direct participant-site contact, withdrawal for participants who withdrew their informed consent, the last participant-investigator contact as defined by the investigator for participants who were lost to follow-up (i.e., possibly an unscheduled phone visit) and death for participants who died before any of the above.

Trial Locations

Locations (71)

Futata Tetsuhiro Clinic Meinohama

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Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, Japan

Naka Kinen Clinic

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Ibaraki, Japan

Yuri Ono Clinic

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Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido, Japan

Oyama East Clinic

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Tochigi, Japan

Juntendo University Hospital_Tokyo

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Tokyo, Japan

Noritake Clinic

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Ushiku-shi, Ibaraki, Japan

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

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Gyeonggi-do, Korea, Republic of

Korea University Anam Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Seoul National University Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Centrum Terapii Współczesnej J.M. Jasnorzewska S.K.A.

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Lodz, Poland

NZOZ "DiabMed" Poradnia Diabetologiczna

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Poznan, Poland

Panstwowy Instytut Medyczny Ministerstwa Spraw Wewnetrznych I Administracji

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Warszawa, Poland

Unidade Local de Saúde de Matosinhos

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Senhora Da Hora, Matosinhos, Matosinhos, Portugal

Hospital Garcia de Orta

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Almada, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Ocidental

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Lisboa, Portugal

Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António, E.P.E

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Porto, Portugal

Centro Hospitalar de São João

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Porto, Portugal

Hospital da Luz Arrabida

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Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Greenacres Hospital

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Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Medi-Clinic Bloemfontein

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Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Hemant Makan

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Centre for Diabetes

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Dr A Amod

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Clinic of Medical Academy, Dnipro

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Dnipro, Ukraine

Department of Medical Service and Rehabilitation of "Artem"

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Kyiv, Ukraine

Institute of Endocrinology and Metabolism of AMSU

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Kyiv, Ukraine

Ternopil Central District Hospital

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Ternopil, Ukraine

'Medical center Medi city 21' OOD

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Kyustendil, Bulgaria

OCIPSOMCEMD ENDO MED-CONSULT - Dr. Nikolay Botushanov

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Plovdiv, Bulgaria

ASOMCEM - IP - Dr. Antoanela Slavcheva

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Ruse, Bulgaria

Milek, Hohenmölsen

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Hohenmölsen, Germany

MMA-MHAT Sofia, Clinic of Endocrinology and Metab. Diseases

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Sofia, Bulgaria

InnoDiab Forschung GmbH

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Essen, Germany

Wendisch/Dahl Hamburg

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Hamburg, Germany

Hillcrest Family Health Center

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Waco, Texas, United States

Capital Clin Res Ctr,LLC

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Olympia, Washington, United States

American Clinical Trials

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Buena Park, California, United States

Valley Research

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Fresno, California, United States

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Inst

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La Jolla, California, United States

Clinical Trials Research_Sacramento

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Lincoln, California, United States

Valley Clinical Trials, Inc.

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Northridge, California, United States

Desert Oasis Hlthcr Med Group

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Palm Springs, California, United States

Diablo Clinical Research, Inc.

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Walnut Creek, California, United States

South Broward Research LLC

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Miramar, Florida, United States

Renstar Medical Research

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Ocala, Florida, United States

Endo Res Solutions Inc

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Roswell, Georgia, United States

Velocity Clin. Res Valparaiso

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Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

New Orleans Center for Clinical Research

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Ileana J Tandron APMC

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Slidell, Louisiana, United States

Endo And Metab Cons

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Rockville, Maryland, United States

MassResearch, LLC

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Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Albany Medical College - Endo

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Albany, New York, United States

PharmQuest Life Sciences LLC

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Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Accellacare

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Amarillo Med Spec LLP

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Amarillo, Texas, United States

Velocity Clinical Res-Dallas

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Diabetes and Thyroid Ctr of FW

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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

PlanIt Research, PLLC

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Houston, Texas, United States

Sun Research Institute

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Simcare Medical Research, LLC

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Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Institut für Diabetesforschung GmbH Münster - Dr. med. Rose

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Münster, Germany

Wenzl-Bauer, Rehlingen-Siersb.

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Rehlingen-Siersburg, Germany

Marienhospital Stuttgart - Innere Medizin 1

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Stuttgart, Germany

Erlinger

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Stuttgart, Germany

Hayashi Diabetes Clinic

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Chigasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan, Japan

Heiwadai Hospital

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Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki, Japan

Tokuyama clinic

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Chiba, Japan

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