A Phase 3 interventional study of liraglutide and placebo in Diabetes and Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 40 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2017-03-08.
Sponsored by Novo Nordisk A/S · Phase 3, Interventional, and Treatment
This trial is conducted in the United States of America (USA). The purpose of the trial is to assess the effect of liraglutide on forearm blood flow in subjects with type 2 diabetes who are on diet and lifestyle changes or treated with metformin alone.
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Liraglutide 1.8 mg administered subcutaneously, once-daily, weeks 0-12 (100 uL/day, week 1; 200 uL/day, week 2; 300 uL/day, week 3-12)
Drug: liraglutide
Placebo administered subcutaneously, once-daily, weeks 0-12 (100 uL/day, week 1; 200 uL/day, week 2; 300 uL/day, week 3-12)
Drug: placebo
Glimepiride 4 mg administered orally, once-daily, open-label, weeks 0-12
Drug: glimepiride
Stepwise dose increase, s.c. (under the skin) injection, once daily
Liraglutide placebo, stepwise dose increase, s.c. (under the skin) injection, once daily
Tablets, 1 - 4 mg daily
Change in Acetylcholine (ACh)-Mediated Forearm Blood Flow (FBF)
Assessed endothelial function by measuring the change in ACh-mediated FBF at euglycemia (90 mg/dL) using forearm venous occlusion plethysmography (VOP) technique. Unit of Measure refers to volume of blood (mL) per 100 mL of forearm tissue per minute.
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Change in Sodium Nitroprusside (SNP)-Mediated Forearm Blood Flow (FBF)
Assessed endothelial function by measuring the change in SNP-mediated FBF at euglycemia (90 mg/dL) using forearm venous occlusion plethysmography (VOP) technique. Unit of Measure refers to volume of blood (mL) per 100 mL of forearm tissue per minute.
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Change in HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c)
Percentage point change in HbA1c
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG)
Change in FPG
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Change in Mean Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Based on Self-measured 7-point Plasma Glucose Profiles
The 7-point profile included plasma glucose measurements at the following time points: before each main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner), 90 minutes after the start of each main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and at bedtime.
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Change in Body Weight
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in Total Cholesterol (TC)
Change in TC
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in LDL-C
Change in LDL-C
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in HDL-C
Change in HDL-C
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in Triglycerides (TG)
Change in TG
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk - Change in TNF-alpha
Change in TNF-alpha
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Haematology and Biochemistry Tests - Number of Subjects With Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Values Outside Reference Range
Number of subjects with serum BUN values outside reference range at Week 0 and Week 12, respectively. Reference range: Female (lower value 6.000 mg/dL, upper value 21.000 mg/dL) Male (lower value 8.000 mg/dL, upper value 25.000 mg/dL).
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Haematology and Biochemistry Tests - Number of Subjects With Creatinine Values Outside Reference Range
Number of subjects with serum creatinine values outside reference range at Week 0 and Week 12, respectively. Reference range: Female (lower value 0.600 mg/dL, upper value 1.100 mg/dL) Male (lower value 0.800 mg/dL, upper value 1.300 mg/dL).
Time frame: week 0, week 12
Number of Hypoglycaemic Episodes
Total number of hypoglycaemic episodes occurring from week 0 to week 12. Hypoglycaemic episodes were defined as major, minor, or symptoms only. Major if the subject was unable to treat her/himself and either plasma glucose was below 56 mg/dL or symptoms were reversed after food intake or glucagon/intravenous glucose administration. Minor if subject was able to treat her/himself and plasma glucose was below 56 mg/dL. Symptoms only if subject was able to treat her/himself and with no plasma glucose measurement or plasma glucose higher than or equal to 56 mg/dL.
Time frame: weeks 0-12
The trial was conducted at one site in the United States of America (USA).
| Milestone | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Completed | 16 | 14 | 16 |
| Not completed | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Withdrew: Adverse event | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Arterial line unable to be placed | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Assessed endothelial function by measuring the change in ACh-mediated FBF at euglycemia (90 mg/dL) using forearm venous occlusion plethysmography (VOP) technique. Unit of Measure refers to volume of blood (mL) per 100 mL of forearm tissue per minute.
| mL/100 mL/min | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Acetylcholine (ACh)-Mediated Forearm Blood Flow (FBF) | 4.244 ± 2.551 | -3.187 ± 2.758 | 2.164 ± 2.568 |
Assessed endothelial function by measuring the change in SNP-mediated FBF at euglycemia (90 mg/dL) using forearm venous occlusion plethysmography (VOP) technique. Unit of Measure refers to volume of blood (mL) per 100 mL of forearm tissue per minute.
| mL/100 mL/min | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Sodium Nitroprusside (SNP)-Mediated Forearm Blood Flow (FBF) | 3.455 ± 2.681 | -1.044 ± 2.893 | 2.746 ± 2.67 |
Percentage point change in HbA1c
| percentage of total haemoglobin | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1c) | -0.629 ± 0.109 | -0.094 ± 0.121 | -0.552 ± 0.112 |
Change in FPG
| mg/dL | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) | -41.672 ± 3.643 | -6.067 ± 4.079 | -32.019 ± 3.708 |
The 7-point profile included plasma glucose measurements at the following time points: before each main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner), 90 minutes after the start of each main meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and at bedtime.
| mg/dL | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Mean Postprandial Glucose (PPG) Based on Self-measured 7-point Plasma Glucose Profiles | -32.175 ± 9.104 | -20.304 ± 10.619 | -35.99 ± 8.673 |
| kg | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Body Weight | -1.821 ± 0.455 | -0.293 ± 0.486 | 1.038 ± 0.441 |
Change in TC
| mg/dL | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in Total Cholesterol (TC) | 2.006 ± 5.274 | 4.243 ± 5.597 | 0.094 ± 5.239 |
Change in LDL-C
| mg/dL | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in LDL-C | 1.243 ± 4.294 | -2.459 ± 4.551 | -1.529 ± 4.275 |
Change in HDL-C
| mg/dL | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in HDL-C | 0.393 ± 1.053 | 0.562 ± 1.133 | 1.116 ± 1.074 |
Change in TG
| mg/dL | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fasting Lipid Profile - Change in Triglycerides (TG) | -8.163 ± 13.471 | 28.546 ± 14.282 | -4.377 ± 13.399 |
Change in TNF-alpha
| pg/mL | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk - Change in TNF-alpha | -0.024 ± 0.232 | 0.397 ± 0.25 | -0.0050 ± 0.231 |
Number of subjects with serum BUN values outside reference range at Week 0 and Week 12, respectively. Reference range: Female (lower value 6.000 mg/dL, upper value 21.000 mg/dL) Male (lower value 8.000 mg/dL, upper value 25.000 mg/dL).
| participants | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Week 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Number of subjects with serum creatinine values outside reference range at Week 0 and Week 12, respectively. Reference range: Female (lower value 0.600 mg/dL, upper value 1.100 mg/dL) Male (lower value 0.800 mg/dL, upper value 1.300 mg/dL).
| participants | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Week 12 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Total number of hypoglycaemic episodes occurring from week 0 to week 12. Hypoglycaemic episodes were defined as major, minor, or symptoms only. Major if the subject was unable to treat her/himself and either plasma glucose was below 56 mg/dL or symptoms were reversed after food intake or glucagon/intravenous glucose administration. Minor if subject was able to treat her/himself and plasma glucose was below 56 mg/dL. Symptoms only if subject was able to treat her/himself and with no plasma glucose measurement or plasma glucose higher than or equal to 56 mg/dL.
| episodes | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minor | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Symptoms Only | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Collected over The adverse events were collected from week 0 to week 12.. Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lira 1.8 | — | 0/16 (0%) | 11/16 (68.8%) |
| Placebo | — | 1/16 (6.3%) | 9/16 (56.3%) |
| Glimepiride | — | 0/17 (0%) | 5/17 (29.4%) |
| Event | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate CancerNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | 0/16 | 1/16 | 0/17 |
| Event | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|---|
| DyspepsiaGastrointestinal disorders | 2/16 | 0/16 | 0/17 |
| NauseaGastrointestinal disorders | 2/16 | 0/16 | 0/17 |
| VomitingGastrointestinal disorders | 2/16 | 0/16 | 0/17 |
| Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders | 1/16 | 0/16 | 0/17 |
| DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders | 1/16 | 0/16 | 0/17 |
| Parotid Duct ObstructionGastrointestinal disorders | 1/16 | 0/16 | 0/17 |
| Chest PainGeneral disorders | 0/16 | 1/16 | 0/17 |
| FatigueGeneral disorders | 0/16 | 1/16 | 0/17 |
| Oedema peripheralGeneral disorders | 1/16 | 0/16 | 0/17 |
| BronchitisInfections and infestations | 0/16 | 1/16 | 0/17 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 57.7 ± 9.0 | 60.3 ± 7.3 | 57.7 ± 5.3 | 58.5 ± 7.3 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
| Male | 10 | 10 | 11 | 31 |
| Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 16 | 17 | 49 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 16 | 16 | 17 | 49 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duration of Diabetes(years) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 5.3 ± 4.1 | 8.4 ± 4.6 | 6.8 ± 8.1 | 6.8 ± 6.0 |
| Previous Anti-diabetic Treatment(participants) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diet/Exercise | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Metformin | 14 | 15 | 15 | 44 |
| Body Mass Index (BMI)(kg/m^2) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 32.7 ± 4.5 | 31.6 ± 4.2 | 31.1 ± 4.9 | 31.8 ± 4.5 |
| Body Weight(kg) | Lira 1.8 | Placebo | Glimepiride | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 95.09 ± 13.12 | 90.63 ± 13.47 | 91.99 ± 13.97 | 92.56 ± 13.38 |
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