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Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Nidufexor in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy

A Phase 2 interventional study of Nidufexor and Placebo in Diabetic Nephropathy, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Completed at 18 sites in 7 countries. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 75 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-08-10.

Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals (part of Novartis) · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
83
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 75 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Nidufexor addresses fibrosis, oxidative stress, inflammation and cell death, and therefore has the potential to improve the management of diabetic kidney disease when added to the standard of care (SoC) (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)).

This non-confirmatory Phase 2 study was designed to determine the safety, tolerability, efficacy, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of nidufexor in combination with ACEI or ARB at a dose level that is SoC as judged by the study doctor in patients with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy.

Read the detailed description

This was a non-confirmatory, multicenter, patient- and investigator-blinded, randomized, and placebo-controlled, proof-of concept trial assessing nidufexor vs. placebo in patients receiving standard of care (optimal tolerated doses of ARB or ACEI) for diabetic nephropathy due to type 2 diabetes.

The study consisted of three distinct study periods:

Screening (Day -30 to Day-1): lasted up to a maximum of 30 days and comprised a screening / baseline assessment. This visit was used to confirm that the study inclusion and exclusion criteria were met and served as baseline assessment prior to randomization. Participant randomization occurred prior to day 1 as soon as participant eligibility was confirmed.

Treatment period (Day 1-168): Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive nidufexor 50 mg or placebo once daily for 24 weeks. Nidufexor and placebo were given in addition to SoC (optimal tolerated doses of ARB or ACEI).

End of Study (EOS) and Safety follow-up (Day 169 to Day 197): Study assessments were performed until the EOS visit (Day 169). Post Study Safety Contact occurred approximately 28 days after discontinuing study treatment until day 197.

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Conditions studied

  • Diabetic Nephropathy

Keywords

  • diabetes
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In context

Diabetic Nephropathies

544 studies on the registry are indexed under Diabetic Nephropathies; 107 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 83 is close to the median of 80 across 385 interventional studies indexed under Diabetic Nephropathies.

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Lead sponsor

Novartis Pharmaceuticals is the lead sponsor of 2,711 studies on the registry; 218 are open to participants now.

Of its 582 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 435 (75%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 75 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Male/female patients, 18-75 years
  • Written informed consent
  • Diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, with diagnosis made at least 6 months prior to screening
  • Diabetic nephropathy as evidenced by Urine albumin-Cr ratio (UACR) ≥300 mg/g Cr at screening while receiving a dose of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker that is the standard of care as judged by the study doctor.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Severe renal impairment manifesting as serum creatinine eGFR \< 30 mL/min/1.73 m\^2 at screening
  • Pregnant or nursing (lactating) women
  • Women of child-bearing potential, unless they are using basic methods of contraception during dosing of study treatment
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus at screening
  • History or current diagnosis of ECG abnormalities prior to first study dose
  • History of kidney disease other than diabetic nephropathy at screening
  • Uncontrolled hypertension at screening
  • Use of prohibited medications, including but not limited to GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Quadruple (Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
83 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    LMB763

    50 mg LMB763 (two LMB763 25 mg capsules) were orally administered once daily for 24 weeks in addition to SoC.

    Drug: Nidufexor · Drug: Standard of Care (SoC)

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo

    Placebo was orally administered once daily for 24 weeks in addition to SoC.

    Other: Placebo · Drug: Standard of Care (SoC)

Interventions

  • DrugNidufexor

    50 mg (two 25 mg) LMB763 capsules for oral administration

    Also known as: LMB763

  • OtherPlacebo

    Placebo capsules for oral administration

  • DrugStandard of Care (SoC)

    Optimal tolerated doses of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Ratio to Baseline in Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (UACR)

    UACR is a ratio between albumin and creatinine, and it estimates 24-hour urine albumin excretion. UACR (mg/mmol) = urine albumin \[mg/L\] / urine creatinine \[mmol/L\]. UACR was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169

  2. Ratio to Baseline in 24 Hour Urinary Albumin at Week 24 (Day 169)

    Albuminuria describes the existence of albumin in the urine and the gold-standard to assess albuminuria is 24-hour urinary albumin excretion (milligram/24 hours). An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with treatment as the classification factor and log-transformed baseline as the covariate was conducted for log-transformed ratio to baseline 24-hour urinary albumin excretion. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and day 169

  3. Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

    Number of participants with AEs and SAEs including significant changes from baseline in vital signs, electrocardiograms and laboratory values qualifying and reported as AEs. The category Number of participants with AEs includes also the number of participants with SAEs. The number of participants in each category is reported in the table.

    Time frame: From the start of treatment to 28 days after end of treatment, assessed up to maximum duration of 197 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. Ratio to Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

    Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) calculates estimated GFR (eGFR) from serum creatinine levels to assess kidney function. eGFR (milliliter/minute) was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A higher score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169

  2. Maximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax) of LMB763

    Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were calculated based on LMB763 blood concentrations determined by a validated liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. Cmax was determined using non-compartmental methods. No methods for imputation of missing data were used.

    Time frame: pre-dose and 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after LMB763 administration on Day 1 and Day 14

  3. Time to Reach Maximum Blood Concentrations (Tmax) of LMB763

    Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were calculated based on LMB763 blood concentrations determined by a validated liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. Tmax was determined using non-compartmental methods. Actual time of sample collection was used (not the nominal time point as per scheduled assessment). No methods for imputation of missing data were used.

    Time frame: pre-dose and 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after LMB763 administration on Day 1 and Day 14

  4. Area Under the Blood Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) of LMB763

    Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were calculated based on LMB763 blood concentrations determined by a validated liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. AUClast was determined using non-compartmental methods. No methods for imputation of missing data were used.

    Time frame: pre-dose and 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after LMB763 administration on Day 1 and Day 14

  5. Ratio to Baseline in Free Water Clearance

    The free water clearance (mL/min) was calculated using the following formula: (Total Volume (mL) / Elapsed Date \& Time (min)) \* (1-24 hr Urine Osmolality (mOsmol/kg)/ Serum Osmolality (mOsmol/kg)) The result of free water clearance was rounded to one decimal place prior to statistical analysis. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with treatment as the classification factor and log-transformed baseline as the covariate was conducted for log-transformed ratio to baseline free water clearance. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A higher score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and day 169

  6. Ratio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 85

    Lipoprotein A (gram/liter) is a component of the lipid profile which is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in lipids. Ratio to baseline in Lipoprotein A was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and day 85

  7. Ratio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 169

    Lipoprotein A (gram/liter) is a component of the lipid profile which is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in lipids. Ratio to baseline in Lipoprotein A was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and day 169

  8. Percent Change From Baseline in Weight

    Change from baseline in weight was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A negative score in the percent change from baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169

  9. Percent Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)

    BMI was determined by height and weight measurements: Body weight (kg)/ \[Height (m)\]\^2. Change from baseline in BMI was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A negative score in the percent change from baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169

  10. Change From Baseline in Waist-to-hip Ratio

    Waist-to-hip ratio was derived using waist circumference and hip circumference, which was measured at the greatest protrusion of the buttocks. Change from baseline in waist-to-hip ratio was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A negative score in the change from baseline indicates improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169

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Results

Posted Jun 29, 2022

Participant flow

Participants were recruited from 18 sites in 7 countries.

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneLMB763Placebo
Started4142
Pharmacokinetics (pk) analysis set410
Pharmacodynamics (pd) analysis set4141
Completed2529
Not completed1613
Withdrew: Adverse event30
Withdrew: Study terminated by sponsor1012
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject31

Outcome measures

PrimaryRatio to Baseline in Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (UACR)

UACR is a ratio between albumin and creatinine, and it estimates 24-hour urine albumin excretion. UACR (mg/mmol) = urine albumin \[mg/L\] / urine creatinine \[mmol/L\]. UACR was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Ratio to baseline
Ratio to Baseline in Urinary Albumin to Creatinine Ratio (UACR)
Ratio to baselineLMB763Placebo
Day 140.90 (0.79 to 1.02)1.06 (0.94 to 1.20)
Day 290.83 (0.75 to 0.93)1.00 (0.90 to 1.12)
Day 570.85 (0.76 to 0.94)1.05 (0.95 to 1.17)
Day 850.84 (0.72 to 0.97)1.07 (0.93 to 1.23)
Day 1130.87 (0.73 to 1.04)1.07 (0.90 to 1.26)
Day 1410.84 (0.71 to 1.01)1.15 (0.98 to 1.35)
Day 1690.74 (0.61 to 0.89)0.92 (0.78 to 1.10)
PrimaryRatio to Baseline in 24 Hour Urinary Albumin at Week 24 (Day 169)

Albuminuria describes the existence of albumin in the urine and the gold-standard to assess albuminuria is 24-hour urinary albumin excretion (milligram/24 hours). An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with treatment as the classification factor and log-transformed baseline as the covariate was conducted for log-transformed ratio to baseline 24-hour urinary albumin excretion. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and day 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Ratio to baseline
Ratio to Baseline in 24 Hour Urinary Albumin at Week 24 (Day 169)
Ratio to baselineLMB763Placebo
Ratio to Baseline in 24 Hour Urinary Albumin at Week 24 (Day 169)0.58 (0.45 to 0.74)0.91 (0.72 to 1.14)
PrimaryNumber of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)

Number of participants with AEs and SAEs including significant changes from baseline in vital signs, electrocardiograms and laboratory values qualifying and reported as AEs. The category Number of participants with AEs includes also the number of participants with SAEs. The number of participants in each category is reported in the table.

Time frame:
From the start of treatment to 28 days after end of treatment, assessed up to maximum duration of 197 days
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
ParticipantsLMB763Placebo
AEs2925
SAEs22
SecondaryRatio to Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

Estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) calculates estimated GFR (eGFR) from serum creatinine levels to assess kidney function. eGFR (milliliter/minute) was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A higher score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Ratio
Ratio to Baseline in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)
RatioLMB763Placebo
Day 140.95 (0.93 to 0.98)0.96 (0.94 to 0.99)
Day 290.94 (0.91 to 0.97)0.94 (0.91 to 0.97)
Day 570.98 (0.95 to 1.02)0.96 (0.93 to 1.00)
Day 850.97 (0.93 to 1.01)0.94 (0.90 to 0.97)
Day 1130.96 (0.92 to 0.99)0.94 (0.91 to 0.98)
Day 1410.98 (0.95 to 1.02)0.93 (0.90 to 0.96)
Day 1690.93 (0.89 to 0.97)0.93 (0.90 to 0.97)
SecondaryMaximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax) of LMB763

Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were calculated based on LMB763 blood concentrations determined by a validated liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. Cmax was determined using non-compartmental methods. No methods for imputation of missing data were used.

Time frame:
pre-dose and 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after LMB763 administration on Day 1 and Day 14
Reported as:
Mean · Nanogram/milliliter
Maximum Peak Observed Concentration (Cmax) of LMB763
Nanogram/milliliterLMB763
Day 11090 ± 665
Day 141300 ± 691
SecondaryTime to Reach Maximum Blood Concentrations (Tmax) of LMB763

Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were calculated based on LMB763 blood concentrations determined by a validated liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. Tmax was determined using non-compartmental methods. Actual time of sample collection was used (not the nominal time point as per scheduled assessment). No methods for imputation of missing data were used.

Time frame:
pre-dose and 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after LMB763 administration on Day 1 and Day 14
Reported as:
Median · Hour
Time to Reach Maximum Blood Concentrations (Tmax) of LMB763
HourLMB763
Day 13.25 (0.75 to 6)
Day 142 (0 to 6)
SecondaryArea Under the Blood Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) of LMB763

Pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters were calculated based on LMB763 blood concentrations determined by a validated liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method. AUClast was determined using non-compartmental methods. No methods for imputation of missing data were used.

Time frame:
pre-dose and 1, 2, 4 and 6 hours after LMB763 administration on Day 1 and Day 14
Reported as:
Mean · Hour*nanogram/milliliter
Area Under the Blood Concentration-time Curve From Time Zero to the Last Quantifiable Concentration (AUClast) of LMB763
Hour*nanogram/milliliterLMB763
Day 13710 ± 2510
Day 144850 ± 2910
SecondaryRatio to Baseline in Free Water Clearance

The free water clearance (mL/min) was calculated using the following formula: (Total Volume (mL) / Elapsed Date \& Time (min)) \* (1-24 hr Urine Osmolality (mOsmol/kg)/ Serum Osmolality (mOsmol/kg)) The result of free water clearance was rounded to one decimal place prior to statistical analysis. An analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with treatment as the classification factor and log-transformed baseline as the covariate was conducted for log-transformed ratio to baseline free water clearance. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A higher score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and day 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Ratio
Ratio to Baseline in Free Water Clearance
RatioLMB763Placebo
Ratio to Baseline in Free Water Clearance0.97 (0.86 to 1.10)0.97 (0.88 to 1.08)
SecondaryRatio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 85

Lipoprotein A (gram/liter) is a component of the lipid profile which is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in lipids. Ratio to baseline in Lipoprotein A was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and day 85
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Ratio
Ratio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 85
RatioLMB763Placebo
Ratio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 850.72 (0.67 to 0.77)0.95 (0.90 to 1.01)
SecondaryRatio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 169

Lipoprotein A (gram/liter) is a component of the lipid profile which is a panel of blood tests used to find abnormalities in lipids. Ratio to baseline in Lipoprotein A was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A lower score in the ratio to baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and day 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Ratio to baseline
Ratio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 169
Ratio to baselineLMB763Placebo
Ratio to Baseline in Lipoprotein A at Day 1690.75 (0.66 to 0.85)0.89 (0.81 to 0.99)
SecondaryPercent Change From Baseline in Weight

Change from baseline in weight was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A negative score in the percent change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Percent change
Percent Change From Baseline in Weight
Percent changeLMB763Placebo
Day 14-0.08 (-0.45 to 0.29)-0.13 (-0.50 to 0.23)
Day 29-0.57 (-0.99 to -0.14)-0.03 (-0.45 to 0.39)
Day 57-0.69 (-1.35 to -0.04)-0.24 (-0.90 to 0.41)
Day 85-0.41 (-1.21 to 0.38)0.08 (-0.70 to 0.86)
Day 113-0.51 (-1.42 to 0.40)0.21 (-0.67 to 1.09)
Day 141-0.80 (-1.69 to 0.09)0.43 (-0.44 to 1.29)
Day 169-0.61 (-1.60 to 0.39)0.55 (-0.38 to 1.47)
SecondaryPercent Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI was determined by height and weight measurements: Body weight (kg)/ \[Height (m)\]\^2. Change from baseline in BMI was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A negative score in the percent change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Percent change
Percent Change From Baseline in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Percent changeLMB763Placebo
Day 14-0.01 (-0.12 to 0.10)-0.05 (-0.16 to 0.06)
Day 29-0.19 (-0.32 to -0.05)-0.02 (-0.15 to 0.12)
Day 57-0.23 (-0.44 to -0.02)-0.07 (-0.28 to 0.14)
Day 85-0.13 (-0.40 to 0.13)0.03 (-0.22 to 0.29)
Day 113-0.18 (-0.47 to 0.12)0.07 (-0.21 to 0.35)
Day 141-0.31 (-0.60 to -0.01)0.16 (-0.12 to 0.45)
Day 169-0.29 (-0.61 to 0.04)0.16 (-0.15 to 0.47)
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Waist-to-hip Ratio

Waist-to-hip ratio was derived using waist circumference and hip circumference, which was measured at the greatest protrusion of the buttocks. Change from baseline in waist-to-hip ratio was analyzed on a log-scale fitting a repeated measures mixed model including treatment and visit as fixed effects and log of baseline as continuous covariate. Baseline is the last measurement prior to treatment administration. No methods for imputation of missing data were used. Values reported were back-transformed to original scale. A negative score in the change from baseline indicates improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline and days 14, 29, 57, 85, 113, 141 and 169
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Ratio
Change From Baseline in Waist-to-hip Ratio
RatioLMB763Placebo
Day 14-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.00)-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.00)
Day 29-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.00)0.00 (-0.00 to 0.01)
Day 57-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.00)0.00 (-0.01 to 0.01)
Day 85-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.00)0.01 (-0.00 to 0.01)
Day 113-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.01)0.01 (0.00 to 0.02)
Day 141-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.01)0.02 (0.01 to 0.03)
Day 169-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.01)-0.00 (-0.01 to 0.00)

Adverse events

Collected over Adverse events were reported from the start of treatment to 28 days after end of treatment, assessed up to maximum duration of 197 days. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
LMB7630/41 (0%)2/41 (4.9%)28/41 (68.3%)
Placebo0/42 (0%)2/42 (4.8%)23/42 (54.8%)
Total0/83 (0%)4/83 (4.8%)51/83 (61.4%)
Most frequent serious events
Most frequent serious events
EventLMB763PlaceboTotal
ErysipelasInfections and infestations1/410/421/83
HyperglycaemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders1/410/421/83
Dermatitis atopicSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders1/410/421/83
Acute kidney injuryRenal and urinary disorders1/410/421/83
HypervolaemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders0/411/421/83
Renal disorderRenal and urinary disorders0/411/421/83
Most frequent other events
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Most frequent other events
EventLMB763PlaceboTotal
PruritusSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders13/416/4219/83
Blood creatinine increasedInvestigations4/413/427/83
HyperglycaemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders3/412/425/83
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders3/412/425/83
Urine albumin/creatinine ratio increasedInvestigations0/413/423/83
Abdominal pain upperGastrointestinal disorders2/411/423/83
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders2/411/423/83
DiarrhoeaGastrointestinal disorders2/410/422/83
FatigueGeneral disorders2/410/422/83
GastroenteritisInfections and infestations2/411/423/83

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(Years)LMB763PlaceboTotal
Mean60.8 ± 8.9561.6 ± 8.3661.2 ± 8.61
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)LMB763PlaceboTotal
Female131023
Male283260
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)LMB763PlaceboTotal
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American011
White414182
More than one race000
Unknown or Not Reported000
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Study locations

18 sites
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Miami Lakes, Florida 33014, United States
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Albany, New York 12206, United States
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Norman, Oklahoma 73069, United States
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    El Paso, Texas 79935, United States
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Sugar Land, Texas 77479, United States
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    CABA, Buenos Aires 1407, Argentina
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    CABA, Buenos Aires C1056ABJ, Argentina
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Buenos Aires, C1120AAC, Argentina
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Prague, 12808, Czechia
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Essen, Nordrhine Westphalia 45136, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Berlin, 10787, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Elsterwerda, 04910, Germany
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Amman, 11941, Jordan
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    El Achrafiyé, Lebanon
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Saida, 652, Lebanon
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Istanbul, TUR 34098, Turkey (Türkiye)
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Kocaeli, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)
  • Novartis Investigative Site
    Talas / Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Study protocol · Oct 27, 2020
  • Statistical analysis plan · Jul 23, 2021

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

Individual participant data

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03804879
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Jan 15, 2019
Start date
Dec 17, 2018
Primary completion
May 3, 2021
Completion
May 3, 2021
Results posted
Jun 29, 2022
Last update
Aug 10, 2022

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
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