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

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT01511172
Lead Sponsor
Novo Nordisk A/S
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 Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
145
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

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
NNC 90-1170 + Metliraglutide-
Met + NNC 90-1170 placebometformin-
NNC 90-1170 + Metmetformin-
NNC 90-1170 + Met placeboplacebo-
Met + NNC 90-1170 placeboplacebo-
Met + Glimglimepiride-
Met + Glimmetformin-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Fasting plasma/serum glucose
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Insulin
Fructosamine
Home monitored fasting plasma glucose
C-peptide
Home monitored 7-point glucose profile
HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin A1c)
Weight
Beta-cell function and insulin resistance (HOMA model)
Gastro-intestinal adverse events
Other adverse events

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novo Nordisk Investigational Site

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Yaxley. Peterborough, United Kingdom

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