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Study to Assess the Effects and Safety of ZGN-1061 in Overweight and Obese Participants With Type 2 Diabetes

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overweight and Obesity
Interventions
Drug: Placebo
Registration Number
NCT03254368
Lead Sponsor
Zafgen, Inc.
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the study drug ZGN-1061 in participants with type 2 diabetes.

Detailed Description

Participants will be enrolled in 1 of 2 groups. Approximately 120 participants will receive 0.05, 0.3, or 0.9 mg of ZGN-1061 or placebo (Group 1). An additional 40 participants will receive 0.9 or 1.8 mg of ZGN-1061 or placebo (Group 2).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
188
Inclusion Criteria

Subjects must meet the following criteria to participate in this study:

  • Be between the ages of 18 and 70 years, inclusive.
  • Overweight or obese with a body mass index of at least 27 kg/m².
  • Have type 2 diabetes with HbA1c between 7% and 11%.
  • For subjects taking approved antidiabetes medications, the doses must be stable as determined by the study doctor.
  • For subjects who have had weight-loss surgery (example: gastric banding), the procedure must have occurred at least 1 year ago, and be verified with documentation or by a health professional associated with the surgery.
Exclusion Criteria

Subjects cannot participate in this research study if they meet any of the following:

  • Have taken another study drug or study device within the past 6 months.
  • Are taking certain prescribed medications including narcotics or opiates.
  • Consistent recent use of insulin.
  • Have had recent major surgery or prolonged bed rest, or planning or likely to undergo any surgery during the research study.
  • Have a history of bleeding disorders or risk factors for excessive blood clotting.
  • Have difficulty giving blood.
  • Have a history of drug and/or alcohol abuse.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
0.9 mg ZGN-1061 (C)ZGN-10610.9 mg ZGN-1061 subcutaneous injection once every 3 days
Placebo (D)PlaceboPlacebo subcutaneous injection once every 3 days
1.8 mg ZGN-1061 (CC)ZGN-10611.8 mg ZGN-1061 subcutaneous injection once every 3 days
0.05 mg ZGN-1061 (A)ZGN-10610.05 mg ZGN-1061 subcutaneous injection once every 3 days
0.3 mg ZGN-1061 (B)ZGN-10610.3 mg ZGN-1061 subcutaneous injection once every 3 days
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Safety and tolerability as assessed by incidence of adverse events12 weeks
Change in HbA1c12 weeks
Safety and tolerability as assessed by change in medication use, vital signs, physical examination findings, mental well-being questionnaires, laboratory evaluations, and electrocardiogram results12 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in preprandial and postprandial glycemic parameters as assessed by a mixed meal tolerance test in a subset of subjects12 weeks
Change in fasting plasma glucose12 weeks
Change in glucagon12 weeks
Change in beta-cell function12 weeks
Change in insulin sensitivity12 weeks
Change in insulin12 weeks
Change in body weight12 weeks
Proportion of subjects achieving HbA1c <7% and ≤6.5%12 weeks
Change in C-peptide12 weeks
Change in waist and hip circumference12 weeks
Change in patient reported outcomes measures12 weeks
Change in proinsulin12 weeks
Change in biomarkers relevant to obesity and/or type 2 diabetes12 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (23)

Optimal Clinical Trials

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Auckland, New Zealand

Wellington Hospital

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Wellington, New Zealand

Coffs Harbour GP SuperClinic

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Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

The Boden Institute

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Barwon Health

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Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Royal Melbourne Hospital

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Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Eastern Clinical Research Unit (ECRU)

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Box Hill, Victoria, Australia

Holdsworth House Medical Practice

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Aim Centre

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Merewether, New South Wales, Australia

Northside Health

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Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia

Pendlebury Research

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus

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Southport, Queensland, Australia

Q-Pharm

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Herston, Queensland, Australia

Lipid and Diabetes Research Group

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Clinical Trials New Zealand Ltd

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Hamilton, New Zealand

Southern Adelaide Diabetes & Endocrine Services

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Daw Park, South Australia, Australia

Christchurch Diabetes Centre

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Middlemore Hospital

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Auckland, New Zealand

P3 Research Wellington

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Newtown, New Zealand

Southern Clinical Trials

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Christchurch, New Zealand

Lakeland Clinical Trials

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Rotorua, New Zealand

P3 Research Tauranga

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Tauranga, New Zealand

P3 Research Hawkes Bay

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Hastings, New Zealand

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