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A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Versus Insulin Degludec in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03882970
Lead Sponsor
Eli Lilly and Company
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of the study drug tirzepatide to insulin degludec on blood sugar levels in participants with type 2 diabetes. The study will last about 67 weeks and may include up to 22 visits.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1444
Inclusion Criteria
  • Participants must:

    • Have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)
    • Have HbA1c between ≥7.0% and ≤10.5%
    • Be on stable treatment with unchanged dose of metformin or metformin plus an SGLT-2 inhibitor for at least 3 months before screening
    • Be of stable weight (± 5%) for at least 3 months before screening
    • Have a BMI ≥25 kilograms per meter squared (kg/m2) at screening
Exclusion Criteria
  • Participants must not:

    • Have type 1 diabetes mellitus
    • Have had chronic or acute pancreatitis any time prior to study entry
    • Have proliferative diabetic retinopathy or diabetic maculopathy or nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy requiring acute treatment
    • Have disorders associated with slowed emptying of the stomach, or have had any stomach surgeries for the purpose of weight loss
    • Have acute or chronic hepatitis, signs and symptoms of any other liver disease, or blood alanine transaminase (ALT) enzyme level >3.0 times the upper limit of normal (ULN) for the reference range, as determined by the central laboratory. Participants with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are eligible for participation in this trial only if their ALT level is ≤3.0 the ULN for the reference range
    • Have an estimated glomerular filtration rate <45 mL/minute/1.73 m2 (or lower than the country specific threshold for using the protocol required dose of metformin per local label)
    • Have had a heart attack, stroke, or hospitalization for congestive heart failure in the past 2 months
    • Have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or personal history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2
    • Have been taking any other diabetes medicines other than metformin, or metformin plus an SGLT-2 inhibitor during the last 3 months
    • Have been taking weight loss drugs, including over-the-counter medications during the last 3 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
10 mg TirzepatideTirzepatide10 mg tirzepatide administered SC once a week.
5 mg TirzepatideTirzepatide5 milligrams (mg) tirzepatide administered subcutaneously (SC) once a week.
15 mg TirzepatideTirzepatide15 mg tirzepatide administered SC once a week.
Insulin DegludecInsulin DegludecInsulin degludec administered SC once a day.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (10 mg and 15 mg)Baseline, Week 52

HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with covariates Baseline + Pooled Country + Baseline Oral Antihyperglycemic Medication (OAM) Use (Metformin (Met), Met plus SGLT-2i) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction as Measured by the Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire, Change Version (DTSQc) Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia and Treatment Satisfaction ScoreWeek 52

DTSQc, an 8-item questionnaire, assesses relative change in treatment satisfaction perceived frequency of hyperglycemia, and perceived frequency of hypoglycemia from baseline to week 52 or early termination.The treatment satisfaction score ranges from -18 to 18 where the higher the score the greater the improvement in satisfaction with treatment. The lower the score the greater the deterioration in satisfaction with treatment. The hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia scores range from -3 to 3 where negative scores indicate fewer problems with blood glucose levels and positive scores indicate more problems than before. LS mean was determined by ANCOVA model for endpoint measures: Variable = Baseline DTSQs + Pooled Country + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<=8.5%, \>8.5%) + Baseline OAM Use (Met, Met plus SGLT-2i) + Treatment (Type III sum of squares).

Change From Baseline in Body WeightBaseline, Week 52

LS mean was determined by MMRM model with Baseline + Pooled Country + Baseline OAM Use (Met, Met plus SGLT-2i) + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<=8.5%, \>8.5%) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares) as covariates.

Percentage of Participants Achieving an HbA1c Target Value of <7%Week 52

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Imputed data includes observed value and imputed value if endpoint measure is missing. Missing endpoint measures are imputed by predictions from an MMRM analysis model using observed data in the efficacy analysis set and adjusted for Baseline Value, Pooled Country, Baseline OAM Use (Met, Met plus SGLT-2i), Treatment, Visit and Visit\*Treatment.

Change From Baseline in HbA1c (5 mg)Baseline, Week 52

HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured primarily to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time. Least Squares (LS) mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with covariates Baseline + Pooled Country + Baseline OAM Use (Met, Met plus SGLT-2i) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Change From Baseline in Fasting Serum GlucoseBaseline, Week 52

LS mean was determined by MMRM model with variables Baseline + Pooled Country + Baseline OAM Use (Met, Met plus SGLT-2i) + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<=8.5%, \>8.5%) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Percentage of Participants Who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%Week 52

Percentage of Participants who Achieved Weight Loss ≥5%

Mean Change From Baseline in Daily Average 7-Point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) ValuesBaseline, Week 52

The self-monitored plasma glucose (SMBG) data were collected at the following 7 time points: Morning Premeal - Fasting, Morning 2-hour Postmeal, Midday Premeal, Midday 2-hour Postmeal, Evening Premeal, Evening 2-hour Postmeal and Bedtime. LS mean was determined by mixed-model repeated measures (MMRM) model with variables Baseline + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<=8.5%, \>8.5%) + Pooled Country + Baseline OAM Use (Met, Met plus SGLT-2i) + Treatment + Time + Treatment\*Time (Type III sum of squares).

Rate of Hypoglycemia With Blood Glucose <54 Milligram/Deciliter (mg/dL) [<3.0 (Millimole/Liter (mmol/L))] or Severe HypoglycemiaBaseline through Safety Follow-Up (Up to Week 56)

The hypoglycemia events were defined by participant reported events with blood glucose \<54mg/dL (\<3.0 mmol/L) or severe hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia is defined as an episode with severe cognitive impairment requiring the assistance of another person to actively administer carbohydrate, glucagon, or other resuscitative actions. These episodes may be associated with sufficient neuroglycopenia to induce seizure or coma. The rate of postbaseline hypoglycemia was estimated by negative binomial model: Number of episodes = Pooled Country + Baseline OAM Use (Met, Met plus SGLT-2i) + Baseline HbA1c Group (\<=8.5%, \>8.5%) + Treatment, with log (exposure in days/365.25) as an offset variable.

Trial Locations

Locations (118)

Arkansas Clinical Research

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Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Valley Research

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Fresno, California, United States

National Research Institute

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Panorama City, California, United States

Catalina Research Institute, LLC

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Montclair, California, United States

Valley Clinical Trials, Inc.

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Northridge, California, United States

Encompass Clinical Research

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Spring Valley, California, United States

University Clinical Investigators, Inc.

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Tustin, California, United States

Chase Medical Research, LLC

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Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Indago Research & Health Center, Inc.

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Hialeah, Florida, United States

East Coast Clinical Research

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Jacksonville, Florida, United States

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Arkansas Clinical Research
🇺🇸Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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