A Study Comparing the Safety, Tolerance, and Efficacy of Various Doses of SK-0403 Versus Placebo and Sitagliptin 100 mg in Patients Not Well-Controlled on Metformin Therapy
- Registration Number
- NCT01169090
- Lead Sponsor
- Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a range of doses of SK-0403 in subjects with type 2 diabetes that are not adequately controlled on metformin alone.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 620
Inclusion Criteria
- Male and female subjects with type 2 diabetes between 18 and 75 years of age, inclusive
- Screening HbA1c between 7.0% to 10.0% for metformin stable subjects, 6.5% to 9.0% for subjects on metformin and 1 other antidiabetic agent (excluding thiazolidinediones, insulin, or incretin therapies [DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 analogues]), or 7.5% to 11.0% for subjects on no antidiabetic medication or, if taking metformin, not on a stable dose of 1500 mg/day or maximum tolerated dose.
- No antidiabetic medication other than metformin for 3 months prior to randomization.
- Fasting plasma glucose less than 270 mg/dL (15 mmol/L) at screening.
- Body mass index between 20 kg/m2 and 45 kg/m2 inclusive at screening.
Exclusion Criteria
- History of type 1 diabetes.
- Received treatment with insulin within 30 days of the screening visit or for more than 1 week within 3 months of the screening visit.
- Use of 3 or more oral antidiabetic medications at the time of the screening visit.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description SK-0403 100 mg QD SK-0403 - SK-0403 200 mg QD SK-0403 - SK-0403 400 mg QD SK-0403 - SK-0403 200 mg BID SK-0403 - Placebo Placebo - Sitagliptin 100 mg QD Sitagliptin -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 16. Baseline, 16 weeks Change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 16 with last observation carried forward (LOCF).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) Baseline, 16 weeks
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What are the molecular mechanisms of SK-0403 in improving glycemic control in type 2 diabetes patients on metformin?
How does SK-0403 compare to sitagliptin in terms of efficacy and safety for type 2 diabetes management?
Which biomarkers correlate with response to SK-0403 in patients with metformin-resistant type 2 diabetes?
What adverse events are associated with SK-0403 and how do they compare to placebo and sitagliptin in phase 2 trials?
Are there combination therapies involving SK-0403 that enhance outcomes in type 2 diabetes beyond metformin monotherapy?