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A Study to Compare a New Drug for Type 2 Diabetes to Placebo and to a Treatment Already Available for Type 2 Diabetes

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02119819
Lead Sponsor
OPKO Health, Inc.
Brief Summary

The main purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the study drug known as LY2944876 to exenatide extended-release and placebo in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus. All drugs will be given by an injection under the skin. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry. Participants' involvement in the study is expected to last about 30 weeks.

Detailed Description

The study will include a 12 week blinded treatment period, where neither the participant nor the investigator will know to which treatment each individual is assigned. Thereafter follows a 12 week period where participants and the investigator will know which treatment they are assigned to. Participants' on LY2944876 and on exenatide extended-release continue treatment in this period, those who received placebo will be followed without treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
420
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men or women with diabetes mellitus Type 2
  • Have screening HbA1c ≥7.0% and ≤10.5% either on diet and exercise alone or on a stable dose of metformin (≥1000 mg/day) for 3 months prior to screening
  • Have body mass index (BMI) ≥23 and ≤45 kilograms per meter squared at screening
Exclusion Criteria
  • Women of child bearing potential
  • Participants who have used thiazolidinediones within 3 months prior to screening, or any other drugs for treatment of hyperglycemia (except metformin) within the prior 2 months
  • Participants who have used insulin for diabetic control for more than 6 consecutive days within the prior year
  • Participants with impaired renal function (serum creatinine >124 micromole per liter (µmol/L) [1.4 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)] in women, >133 µmol/L [1.5 mg/dL] in men)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Exenatide extended-releaseExenatide extended-release2 mg exenatide extended-release given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
15 mg LY2944876Metformin15 mg LY2944876 given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
PlaceboPlaceboPlacebo for LY2944876 and Exenatide given SC once weekly for 12 weeks. Participants assigned to placebo will have no injections during the second 12 weeks of the study. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
50 mg LY2944876Metformin50 mg LY2944876 given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
Exenatide extended-releaseMetformin2 mg exenatide extended-release given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
10 mg LY2944876Metformin10 milligrams (mg) LY2944876 given subcutaneously (SC) once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
15 mg LY2944876LY294487615 mg LY2944876 given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
10 mg LY2944876LY294487610 milligrams (mg) LY2944876 given subcutaneously (SC) once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
30 mg LY2944876LY294487630 mg LY2944876 given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
50 mg LY2944876LY294487650 mg LY2944876 given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
30 mg LY2944876Metformin30 mg LY2944876 given SC once weekly for 24 weeks. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
PlaceboMetforminPlacebo for LY2944876 and Exenatide given SC once weekly for 12 weeks. Participants assigned to placebo will have no injections during the second 12 weeks of the study. Participants remain on stable doses of metformin, as prescribed by their personal investigator if they were on metformin at study entry.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Week 12Baseline, Week 12

HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change From Baseline in HbA1c at Week 24Baseline, Week 24

HbA1c is the glycosylated fraction of hemoglobin A. HbA1c is measured to identify average plasma glucose concentration over prolonged periods of time.

Percent Change From Baseline in Body WeightBaseline, Week 12; Baseline, Week 24
Change From Baseline in Fasting Blood GlucoseBaseline, Week 12; Baseline, Week 24

Least square means (LSM) was calculated from mixed-effects model with repeated measures (MMRM) analysis using restricted maximum likelihood (REML) with metformin use, baseline body mass index (BMI) category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline fasting blood glucose as a covariate, and participant as a random effect.

Change From Baseline in 7-point Self-Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) ValuesBaseline, Week (Wk) 12; Baseline, Week 24

SMBG 7-point profiles were measured at morning pre-meal, morning 2 hours post-meal, mid-day pre-meal, mid-day 2 hours post-meal, evening pre-meal, evening 2 hours post-meal, and at bedtime. LSM were calculated from MMRM analysis using REML with metformin use, baseline BMI category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline fasting blood glucose as a covariate, and participant as a random effect.

Change From Baseline in LipidsBaseline, Week 24

Change from baseline in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). LSM was calculated from MMRM analysis using REML with metformin use, baseline BMI category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline parameter result as a covariate, and participant an a random effect.

Change From Baseline in Fasting Fibroblast Growth Factor 21Baseline, Week 12; Baseline, Week 24

LSM was calculated from MMRM analysis using REML with metformin use, baseline BMI category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline parameter result as a covariate, and participant as a random effect.

Percentage of Participants Requiring Rescue TherapyBaseline through Therapy Completion (Week 24)

Participants who received rescue medication with non-study antihyperglycemic medications or change their stable dose of metformin.

Percentage of Participants Developing Anti-Drug Antibodies to LY2944876Week 12 and Week 24

Percentage of participants developing anti-drug antibodies to LY2944876.

Pharmacokinetics: Area Under the Concentration Curve (AUC) of LY2944876Baseline, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20, Week 24

Evaluable pharmacokinetic concentrations from the specified timepoints were combined and utilized in a population approach to determine the population mean estimate and standard deviation at steady-state.

Change From Baseline in Adiponectin LevelsBaseline, Week 12; Baseline, Week 24

LSM are calculated from MMRM analysis using REML with metformin use, baseline BMI category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline parameter result as a covariate, and participant as a random effect.

Change From Baseline in Beta-Hydroxy Butyrate LevelsBaseline, Week 12; Baseline, Week 24

LSM are calculated from MMRM analysis using REML with metformin use, baseline BMI category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline parameter result as a covariate, and participant as a random effect.

Change From Baseline in Glucagon LevelsBaseline, Week 12; Baseline, Week 24

LSM are calculated from MMRM analysis using REML with metformin use, baseline BMI category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline parameter result as a covariate, and participant as a random effect.

Change From Baseline in Insulin LevelsBaseline, Week 12; Baseline, Week 24

LSM are calculated from MMRM analysis using REML with metformin use, baseline BMI category, baseline HbA1c category, country, treatment, visit, and treatment-by-visit interaction as fixed effects, baseline parameter result as a covariate, and participant as a random effect.

Pharmacokinetics (PK): Maximum Concentration (Cmax) of LY2944876Baseline, Week 8, Week 12, Week 16, Week 20, Week 24

Evaluable pharmacokinetic concentrations from the specified timepoints were combined and utilized in a population approach to determine the population mean estimate and standard deviation at steady-state.

Trial Locations

Locations (34)

Southern New Hampshire Diabetes and Endocrinology

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Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

For additional information regarding investigative sites for this trial, contact 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559, 1-317-615-4559) Mon - Fri from 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST), or speak with your personal physician.

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Timisoara, Romania

Manati Medical Center

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Manati, Puerto Rico

American Telemedicine Center

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Meridien Research

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Bradenton, Florida, United States

John Muir Physician Network Clinical Research Center

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Concord, California, United States

Valley Endocrine, Fresno

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Fresno, California, United States

National Research Institute

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Rocky Mountain Diabetes and Osteoporosis Center

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Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Desert Medical Group Inc

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Palm Springs, California, United States

Encompass Clinical Research

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Spring Valley, California, United States

M & O Clinical Research, LLC

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Suncoast Clinical Research

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New Port Richey, Florida, United States

Clinical Research of Central Florida

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Winter Haven, Florida, United States

Compass Research

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Oviedo, Florida, United States

University of Hawaii

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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

East West Medical Institute

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Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Iderc, P.L.C.

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Des Moines, Iowa, United States

St John's Mercy Medical Center

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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Mercy Medical Research Institute

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Springfield, Missouri, United States

Mercy Health Research

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Washington, Missouri, United States

Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology

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Austin, Texas, United States

High Point Clinical Trials Center

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High Point, North Carolina, United States

The Corvallis Clinic P.C.

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Corvallis, Oregon, United States

San Gabriel Clinical Research

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Georgetown, Texas, United States

Blair Medical Associates, Inc.

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Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States

Dallas Diabetes Endocrine Center

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Dallas, Texas, United States

Southwest Health Associates, P.A.

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Sugar Land, Texas, United States

Wade Family Medicine

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Bountiful, Utah, United States

Lillestol Research LLC

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Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Cotton O'Neil Diabetes and Endocrinology Center

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Topeka, Kansas, United States

Artemis Institute for Clinical Research

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San Diego, California, United States

Oakwell Clinical Research

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San Antonio, Texas, United States

Suncoast Research Group, LLC

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Miami, Florida, United States

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