A Phase 4 interventional study of Dapagliflozin and Glimepiride in Type2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases, sponsored by University of Michigan. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-10-22.
Sponsored by University of Michigan · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of dapagliflozin, a FDA approved diabetes medication, on measures of nervous system function of the heart in patients with type 2 diabetes. The investigators will compare the effect of dapagliflozin with an active comparator, glimepiride (a different FDA approved diabetes medication) on measures of heart rate variability and assess whether dapagliflozin has modulating effects on measures of nervous system function of the heart. This is a crossover study design where all participants will receive both study medications equally (12-week intervention periods) in a certain order.
Study rationale: Empagliflozin and dapagliflozin are sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors which prevent the reabsorption of glucose via proximal renal tubules, and are the most recently approved class for treating hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes. Besides effective glucose lowering effects as documented by \~ 0.7-1.2% HbA1c reduction, these agents also promote weight loss and reduce blood pressure (BP). Furthermore, recent data from the Empagliflozin Cardiovascular Outcome Trial in type 2 diabetes (EMPA-REG OUTCOME) reported significant reduction in main cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes and CVD death in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The exact mechanism of the beneficial effects on cardiovascular outcomes is not yet understood, although their effects on body weight, glucose control and BP reduction were suggested. However, other classes of drugs with similar effects such as GLP-1 receptor agonist, thiazolidinedione did not clearly show the beneficial effects in CVD outcomes. The interesting observation is that improvement in BP with SGLT-2 inhibitors occurred without a compensatory increase in HR and that most benefit was obtained also in patients with some evidence of heart failure.
Thus, the investigators postulated the hypothesis that SGLT-2 may also have a modulatory effect on the sympathetic/parasympathetic balance, and this may contribute to the potential benefits on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with diabetes.
Study Design: The investigators plan to test this hypothesis in a randomized, double-blind, 2-period crossover clinical trial comparing 12-weeks of glycemic intervention with dapagliflozin versus glimepiride. The investigators include an active comparator with glimepiride which have a similar glucose lowering in patients with T2D, to account for the effects of reductions in blood glucose on measures of CAN, and will evaluate whether changes in measures of CAN are different among patients who are taking glimepiride or dapagliflozin. The two crossover periods will be separated by a 2-week wash-out period.
All subjects will be allocated and randomized to each treatment sequence. Participants will receive blindly either dapagliflozin 5 mg or glimepiride 2 mg 1 tablet daily initially for 4 weeks then titrating the dose based on blood glucose levels up to 2 tablets daily for 8 more weeks (total 12 weeks) followed by 2-week washout period and then they will receive the study drugs in reverse order to the first period during second crossover period for 12 weeks.
Study population: 45 patients with T2D on background metformin monotherapy who are not meeting ADA recommended glycemic target.
Primary outcomes: changes in measures of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy such as heart rate variability (HRV) as defined by frequency domain measures of HRV: low frequency (LF) power (ms2); high frequency (HF) power (ms2) as measured as LF:HF ratio.
Secondary outcomes: (i) changes in measures of HRV as defined by time domain measures of HRV: standard deviation of the normal RR interval (SDNN) (msec) and root mean square of the differences of successive RR intervals (rmsSD) (msec); (ii) changes in cardiovascular autonomic reflex tests (CARTs) as defined by: expiration/inspiration (E/I) ratio, Valsalva ratio, and 30:15 ratio; (iii) changes in measures of systolic and diastolic function will be assessed by using stress echocardiogram and evaluate the following measures: i) LVEF, ii) LV end diastolic volume, iii) LV end systolic volume, iv) LV mass, v) cardiac output.
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Participants will take open-label dapagliflozin 5 mg daily for 4 weeks and escalate the dose gradually up to dapagliflozin 10 mg daily as needed based on their glucose monitoring for a total of 12 weeks on dapagliflozin. Patients will then begin a 2 week washout period where they are not taking any study drugs. After the washout period, participants will receive open-label glimepiride 2 mg daily for 4 weeks and escalate the dose gradually up to glimepiride 4 mg daily (no more than 4 mg daily) as needed based on their glucose monitoring for a total of 12 weeks on glimepiride.
Drug: Dapagliflozin · Drug: Glimepiride
Participants will take open-label glimepiride 2 mg daily for 4 weeks and escalate the dose gradually up to glimepiride 4 mg daily (no more than 4 mg daily) as needed based on their glucose monitoring for a total of 12 weeks on glimepiride. Patients will then begin a 2 week washout period where they are not taking any study drugs. After the washout period, participants will receive open-label dapagliflozin 5 mg daily for 4 weeks and escalate the dose gradually up to dapagliflozin 10 mg daily as needed based on their glucose monitoring for a total of 12 weeks on dapagliflozin.
Drug: Dapagliflozin · Drug: Glimepiride
Dapagliflozin is a sodium glucose transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, a new class of glucose lowering agent that reduces hyperglycemia in patients with T2D by reducing renal glucose reabsorption.
Also known as: Study Drug
Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea agent that reduces hyperglycemia in patients with T2D by stimulating insulin release from the pancreatic beta cells and reduction of glucose output from the liver.
Also known as: Active Comparator
Changes in Measure of Heart Rate Variability Using Dapagliflozin vs Active Comparator Glimepiride.
Heart Rate Variability, as shown by the difference of the LF:HF ratio from baseline to 12 weeks per arm (two 12-week periods with a 2-week washout period. The frequency domain measures \[ low-frequency (LF) power (0.04-0.15 Hz), high-frequency (HF) power (0.15-0.4 Hz), and LF:HF ratio\] are obtained by spectral analysis of R-R interval from continuous electrocardiogram recordings to evaluate for sympathetic/parasympathetic (autonomic nervous function) balance.
Time frame: from first baseline to end of 12 weeks' treatment and from second baseline (following 2 weeks of washout) to end of 12 weeks' treatment
Changes in Measures of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Using Dapagliflozin vs Active Comparator Glimepiride.
Changes in measures of HRV as defined by: Time domain measures of HRV (continuous variables): (i) standard deviation of the normal RR interval (SDNN) (msec) and (ii) root mean square of the differences of successive RR intervals (rmsSD) (msec). Time domain (SDNN and rmsSD) measures of the normal R-R intervals are derived from HRV studies using a physiologic monitor (Nightingale PPM2; Zoe Medical Inc.) under paced breathing, reflecting parasympathetic activity. Time domain measures of the normal R-R intervals, basically reflecting parasympathetic activity, include: the difference between the longest and shortestR-R interval, standard deviation of 5-min average of normal R-R intervals (SDANN), root-mean square of the difference of successive R-R intervals (rMSSD).
Time frame: 12 weeks on each intervention
Changes in Measures of Cardiac Autonomic Reflex Testing (CARTs)
Changes in CARTs as defined by: i) expiration/inspiration (E/I) ratio, ii) Valsalva ratio and iii) 30:15 ratio. Cardiovascular autonomic reflex tests assess the cardiovascular autonomic function using provocative physiological maneuvers under paced breathing \[R-R response to breathing (E:I ratio), to Valsalva maneuver (Valsalva ratio) and to postural changes (30:15 ratio)\] at baseline and at the end of each study drug period using a physiologic monitor (Nightingale PPM2; Zoe Medical Inc.).
Time frame: 12 weeks on each intervention
Change in B-type Natriuretic Peptide With Each Intervention as a Measure of Left Ventricular Function
Changes in B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) with each intervention as a measure of left ventricular function.
Time frame: 12 weeks for each intervention
Glucose Variability
Measures of glucose variability via the continuous glucose monitoring system Libre Pro
Time frame: 2 weeks on each intervention
| Milestone | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 19 | 26 |
| Completed | 19 | 24 |
| Not completed | 0 | 2 |
| Withdrew: Lost to follow-up | 0 | 2 |
| Milestone | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 19 | 24 |
| Completed | 18 | 24 |
| Not completed | 1 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject | 1 | 0 |
| Milestone | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| Started | 18 | 24 |
| Completed | 17 | 24 |
| Not completed | 1 | 0 |
| Withdrew: Lost to follow-up | 1 | 0 |
Heart Rate Variability, as shown by the difference of the LF:HF ratio from baseline to 12 weeks per arm (two 12-week periods with a 2-week washout period. The frequency domain measures \[ low-frequency (LF) power (0.04-0.15 Hz), high-frequency (HF) power (0.15-0.4 Hz), and LF:HF ratio\] are obtained by spectral analysis of R-R interval from continuous electrocardiogram recordings to evaluate for sympathetic/parasympathetic (autonomic nervous function) balance.
| LF:HF ratio | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin |
|---|---|---|
| value at 12 weeks minus value at 1st baseline | -0.18 ± 1.51 | -0.34 ± 1.54 |
| value at 26 weeks minus value at 2nd baseline | 0.26 ± 1.85 | 0.26 ± 1.92 |
Changes in measures of HRV as defined by: Time domain measures of HRV (continuous variables): (i) standard deviation of the normal RR interval (SDNN) (msec) and (ii) root mean square of the differences of successive RR intervals (rmsSD) (msec). Time domain (SDNN and rmsSD) measures of the normal R-R intervals are derived from HRV studies using a physiologic monitor (Nightingale PPM2; Zoe Medical Inc.) under paced breathing, reflecting parasympathetic activity. Time domain measures of the normal R-R intervals, basically reflecting parasympathetic activity, include: the difference between the longest and shortestR-R interval, standard deviation of 5-min average of normal R-R intervals (SDANN), root-mean square of the difference of successive R-R intervals (rMSSD).
| msec | Participants Who Received Dapagliflozin Intervention | Participants Who Received Glimepiride Intervention |
|---|---|---|
| SDNN before treatment | 40.72 ± 16.63 | 39.75 ± 16.15 |
| SDNN after treatment | 37.74 ± 16.04 | 36.46 ± 17.68 |
| rmsSD before treatment | 26.91 ± 17.81 | 25.14 ± 13.06 |
| rmsSD after treatment | 24.30 ± 16.44 | 24.63 ± 17.38 |
Changes in CARTs as defined by: i) expiration/inspiration (E/I) ratio, ii) Valsalva ratio and iii) 30:15 ratio. Cardiovascular autonomic reflex tests assess the cardiovascular autonomic function using provocative physiological maneuvers under paced breathing \[R-R response to breathing (E:I ratio), to Valsalva maneuver (Valsalva ratio) and to postural changes (30:15 ratio)\] at baseline and at the end of each study drug period using a physiologic monitor (Nightingale PPM2; Zoe Medical Inc.).
| ratio | All Participants Who Received Dapagliflozin | All Participants Who Received Glimiperide |
|---|---|---|
| E/I ratio before treatment | 1.13 ± 0.07 | 1.14 ± 0.08 |
| EI ratio after treatment | 1.14 ± 0.11 | 1.14 ± 0.13 |
| Valsalva ratio before treatment | 1.50 ± 0.36 | 1.44 ± 0.29 |
| Valsalva ratio after treatment | 1.60 ± 0.66 | 1.58 ± 0.85 |
| 30:15 ratio before treatment | 1.17 ± 0.15 | 1.14 ± 0.09 |
| 30:15 ratio after treatment | 1.14 ± 0.11 | 1.14 ± 0.10 |
Changes in B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) with each intervention as a measure of left ventricular function.
| pg/ml | All Participants Who Received Dapagliflozin | All Participants Who Received Glimepiride |
|---|---|---|
| BNP before treatment | 12.72 ± 9.76 | 16.93 ± 13.69 |
| BNP after treatment | 14.76 ± 13.41 | 15.49 ± 11.58 |
Measures of glucose variability via the continuous glucose monitoring system Libre Pro
Results for this outcome have not been posted.
Collected over 26 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.
| Group | Deaths | Serious | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin | 0/44 (0%) | 1/44 (2.3%) | 11/44 (25%) |
| Glimepiride | 0/43 (0%) | 0/43 (0%) | 14/43 (32.6%) |
| Not on Drug | 0/45 (0%) | 0/45 (0%) | 5/45 (11.1%) |
| Event | Dapagliflozin | Glimepiride | Not on Drug |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary EmbolismBlood and lymphatic system disorders | 1/44 | 0/43 | 0/45 |
| Event | Dapagliflozin | Glimepiride | Not on Drug |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary Frequency and Discomfort - UTI Ruled OutRenal and urinary disorders | 0/44 | 2/43 | 0/45 |
| HypoglycemiaEndocrine disorders | 1/44 | 2/43 | 0/45 |
| Genital Yeast InfectionInfections and infestations | 2/44 | 0/43 | 0/45 |
| Cold Like SymptomsInfections and infestations | 2/44 | 0/43 | 1/45 |
| Vasovagal EpisodeNervous system disorders | 0/44 | 1/43 | 0/45 |
| Stomach VirusInfections and infestations | 0/44 | 1/43 | 0/45 |
| Atrial FibrillationCardiac disorders | 0/44 | 1/43 | 0/45 |
| Chest PainCardiac disorders | 0/44 | 1/43 | 0/45 |
| Basal Cell CarcinomaNeoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps) | 0/44 | 1/43 | 0/45 |
| BronchitisInfections and infestations | 0/44 | 1/43 | 0/45 |
| Age, Continuous(years) | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 57 ± 9 | 56 ± 8 | 57 ± 8 |
| Sex: Female, Male(Participants) | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Male | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants) | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| White | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| More than one race | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or Not Reported | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| LF:HF Ratio(Ratio) | First Dapagliflozin Then Glimepiride | First Glimepiride Then Dapagliflozin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline before First Intervention | 1.00 ± 1.74 | 0.73 ± 1.31 | 0.84 ± 1.49 |
| Baseline before Second Intervention | 0.82 ± 1.32 | 0.35 ± 1.36 | 0.61 ± 1.46 |
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