Effect of Chronic Exenatide Therapy on Beta Cell Function and Insulin Sensitivity in T2DM

Phase 4

Completed

Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Interventions: Drug: Placebo
Drug: Exenatide
Drug: Dapagliflozin

Registration Number: NCT02981069

Lead Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Brief Summary: In this study, the researchers hope to learn about SGLT2 inhibition on EGP (endogenous glucose production) and plasma glucose concentration in diabetic subjects. Researchers will examine diabetes and the role of increased plasma glucagon, decline in plasma insulin, and fall in plasma glucose concentration.

Detailed Description: This study will examine whether the coadministration of exenatide plus dapagliflozin will prevent the increase in EGP and result in an additive or even synergistic decrease in plasma glucose concentration compared to each agent alone.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: COMPLETED

Sex: All

Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

BMI = 25-35 kg/m^2
must be drug naïve and/or on a stable dose (more than 3 months) of metformin and/or sulfonylurea
HbA1c >7.0% and <10.0%
Other than diabetes, subjects must be in good general health as determined by physical exam, medical history, blood chemistries, CBC, TSH, T4, EKG and urinanalysis.
Only subjects whose body weight has been stable (± 3 lbs) over the preceding three months and who do not participate in an excessively heavy exercise program will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of significant systemic disease, heart problems including congestive heart failure, unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction, current infectious liver disease, acute stroke or transient ischemic attacks, history of pancreatitis, urosepsis and pyelonephritis, genital mycotic infections, or Type 1 diabetes mellitus
Any hepatic diseases in the past (infectious liver disease, viral hepatitis, toxic hepatic damage, jaundice of unknown etiology) or severe hepatic insufficiency and/or significant abnormal liver function tests defined as aspartate aminotransferase (AST) >3x upper limit of normal (ULN) and/or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) >3x ULN
Renal impairment (e.g., serum creatinine levels ≥1.4 mg/dL for women or ≥1.5 mg/dl for men, or eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2) or history of unstable or rapidly progressing renal disease or end stage renal disease.
Uncontrolled thyroid disease , Cushing's syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia or hyperprolactinemia
Significantly elevated triglyceride levels (fasting triglyceride > 400 mg/dl), uncontrolled increased LDL-C
Untreated or poorly controlled hypertension (sitting blood pressure > 160/95 mm Hg)
Use of anti-obesity drugs or weight loss medications (prescription or OTC) and medications known to exacerbate glucose tolerance (such as isotretinoin, , GnRH agonists, glucocorticoids, anabolic steroids, C-19 progestins) stopped for at least 8 weeks. Use of anti-androgens that act peripherally to reduce hirsutism such as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (finesteride, spironolactone, flutamide) stopped for at least 4 weeks
Prior history of a malignant disease requiring chemotherapy, prior history of bladder cancer regardless treatment
Patients at risk for volume depletion due to co-existing conditions or concomitant medications, such as loop diuretics should have careful monitoring of their volume status
History of unexplained microscopic or gross hematuria, or microscopic hematuria at visit 1, confirmed by a follow-up sample at next scheduled visit.
Presence of hypersensitivity to dapagliflozin or other SGLT2 inhibitors (e.g. anaphylaxis, angioedema, exfoliative skin conditions
Known hypersensitivity or contraindications to use GLP1 receptor agonists (exenatide, liraglutide)
Use of , thiazolidinediones, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT2 inhibitors stopped for at least 8 weeks.
Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) or gastrointestinal disorders
Suspected pregnancy (documented negative serum β-hCG test), desiring pregnancy in next 6 months, breastfeeding, or known pregnancy in last 2 months
Active history of illicit substance abuse or significant intake of alcohol
Having a history of bariatric surgery
Patient not willing to use two barrier method contraception during study period (unless sterilized or have an IUD)
Debilitating uncontrolled psychiatric disorder such as psychosis or neurological condition that might confound outcome variables
Inability or refusal to comply with protocol
Current participation or participation in an experimental drug study in previous three months

Study & Design

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Placebo	Placebo	Placebo group (4 weeks and 12 weeks)
Byetta / Bydureon	Exenatide	Exenatide: 4 weeks Byetta, 5 to 10ug sc (daily) 12 weeks Bydureon 2mg sc
Dapagliflozin	Dapagliflozin	4 weeks Dapagliflozin, Farxiga, 10mg 12 weeks Dapagliflozin, Farxiga, 10mg
Byetta/Bydureon plus Dapagliflozin	Dapagliflozin	Exenatide: 4 weeks Byetta, 5 to 10ug sc (daily) 12 weeks Bydureon 2mg sc PLUS Dapagliflozin: 4 weeks Dapagliflozin, Farxiga, 10mg 12 weeks Dapagliflozin, Farxiga, 10mg
Byetta/Bydureon plus Dapagliflozin	Exenatide	Exenatide: 4 weeks Byetta, 5 to 10ug sc (daily) 12 weeks Bydureon 2mg sc PLUS Dapagliflozin: 4 weeks Dapagliflozin, Farxiga, 10mg 12 weeks Dapagliflozin, Farxiga, 10mg

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Endogenous Glucose Production (EGP) After 16 Weeks of Treatment With Each Study Drug.	16 weeks	After screening, eligible subjects will receive a measurement of endogenous glucose production (EGP) with a prime-continuous infusion of 3-3H-glucose. The EGP measurement will be performed in the morning after a 10-12 hour overnight fast and will last 8.5 hours (from 6 AM to 2:30 PM). After a 3.5-hour tracer equilibration period, subjects (20 per group) will receive one of the following medications: (i) exenatide 5 ug subcutaneously; (ii) dapagliflozin (10 mg); and (iii) dapagliflozin 10 mg + exenatide 5 ug. Only three groups will be followed for 16 weeks since subjects are diabetic and placebo is not appropriate to use for this period. Again, subjects will be randomized to treatment with either exenatide, dapagliflozin or both drugs in combination. Repeat EGP will be measured again at 16 weeks as described above and data will be compared to respective "acute" studies.
Change in Endogenous Glucose Production (EGP) After Acute Exposure to a Single Dose and Again After 16 Weeks of Treatment	ACUTE [after a single dose of each study drug or placebo]	After screening, eligible subjects will receive a measurement of endogenous glucose production (EGP) with a prime-continuous infusion of 3-3H-glucose. The EGP measurement will be performed in the morning after a 10-12 hour overnight fast and will last 8.5 hours (from 6 AM to 2:30 PM). After a 3.5-hour tracer equilibration period, subjects (20 per group) will receive one of the following medications: (i) placebo; (ii) exenatide 5 ug subcutaneously; (iii) dapagliflozin (10 mg); and (iv) dapagliflozin 10 mg + exenatide 5 ug \[ACUTE STUDY\].

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Plasma Insulin Concentration	Baseline to 16 weeks	Measurement of change in plasma insulin concentration from baseline to 16 weeks following treatment with each study drug(s). Placebo arm was not included in this 16 week portion of the study, since subjects are diabetic. Only 3 arms of the study were conducted: (i) Byetta/Bydureon, (ii) Dapagliflozin (iii) Byetta/Bydureon plus Dapagliflozin.
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Concentration	16 weeks	The change in (FPG) above baseline following administration of study interventions after 16 weeks of treatment with each study drug(s) compared to data obtained during the acute exposure. Placebo arm was not included in this 16 week portion of the study, since subjects are diabetic. Only 3 arms of the study were conducted: (i) Byetta/Bydureon, (ii) Dapagliflozin (iii) Byetta/Bydureon plus Dapagliflozin.
Change in Plasma Glucagon Concentration	Baseline to 16 weeks	Measurement of change in plasma glucagon concentration after 16 weeks of treatment with each study drug(s) compared to acute exposure at baseline. Placebo arm was not included in this 16 week portion of the study, since subjects are diabetic. Only 3 arms of the study were conducted: (i) Byetta/Bydureon, (ii) Dapagliflozin (iii) Byetta/Bydureon plus Dapagliflozin.